Clerk

Child Support

How can you pay your child support?

You can send a check or money order to:

• Indiana State Central Collection Unit (INSCCU)
  PO Box 7130
  Indianapolis, IN  46207-7130
  (Please include your ISETS number and custodial party name)

State Helpline 1-800-840-8757 or childsupport.in.gov

You can pay by credit or debit card at:

• www.Childsupportbillpay.com/Indiana
• Or call 866-972-9427

Online Child Support Payments by credit/debit effective 9/22/11. There is a convenience fee of 2.25%

Marriage License

Apply for Marriage License

Start your application online.  You may enter your personal information on your computer to save time at the Clerk's office.  For more detailed information see below under Marriage License.

Starting July 1, 2021, the fee is $25.00 for Indiana residents and $65.00 for out of county residents.  At least one party must reside in Noble County or both live out of state to apply. Both parties must appear together to complete application in our office.  Please be here no later than 3:30pm.  Required documents: must have a Valid Driver’s License or Birth Certificate.  If not an U.S. Citizen, you must have a birth certificate translated into English.  Application is good for 60 days.  We do not perform marriage ceremonies.  Applicants under 18 years old, please contact our office.

Passport

Effective October 1, 2009, applications are NO longer accepted through our office.  Agencies in the area are: Post Offices in Auburn, Columbia City, Kendallville, Goshen, and Syracuse; DeKalb and Kosciusko County Clerks; and USPS Passport Agent - Fort Wayne. Visit this website for detailed information.

Small Claims

Effective January 1, 2022: Filing fees are $97.00  + $10.00 for each additional defendant and if serving by Sheriff add $28.00 for Sheriff Service Fee, all fees due at time of filing.  Claim limit is $10,000.00 for individuals and $6000.00 for business without an attorney.  The Defendant or the transaction must be in Noble County and you MUST have a good address or a place of employment for the defendant.  Hearing dates are on Tuesdays in Superior Court Division 2.

Claim forms available online:

• Small Claims Manual
• Small Claims Form (revised 1-22)
• Small Claims Example (revised 7-1-17)
• Instructions for Small Claims
• Sheriff Face Sheet
• Defending a Small Claim
• Proceeding Supplemental Form
• Notice to Quit
• Immediate Possession with Small Claims 
• Affidavit for Immediate Possession
• Dismissal of Claim
• Release of Judgment
• Interrogatories

Traffic Tickets

Are to be paid by money order or cash only, by the court date listed on bottom of ticket. To deny the ticket you must call in for a court date before the appearance date located on bottom of ticket. Download Traffic Fine Schedule, with attached instructions. Credit/Debit Card payments for Traffic Tickets or Court Costs and Fines.

Deferred Prosecution information, call the Prosecutor's Office 260-636-2193 or visit their web site here.

Traffic Fine Schedule

Self Service Legal Center

Court forms available on the Indiana web site here.

Forms Packages for:

• Appeals
• Child Support
• Divorce
• Name Change
• Protective Orders
• Restrict Public Access
• Small Claims
• Court Order Title Petition
• Other forms
  • Citizen's Guide to Indiana Courts
  • Indiana Court Forms

Indiana Legal Services Inc.

Free legal information and a legal aid directory for low-income Hoosiers here.

Voter Information

Voter Registration Click here for more info

Find your Township Trustee

Election Information

MAJOR PARTY CANDIDATE PACKET GUIDE
(2026 COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION)

Below you will find hyperlinks for the forms, calendars and web sites needed to help you file for office.
Click on a hyperlink to access the form.

STEP 1:

CAN-2: DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FOR PRIMARY NOMINATION IN 2026

• This form is for selecting the office you are running for
• Fill out all fields and any boxes that apply
• The “Candidate Name Information” section is how you would like your name to appear on the ballot. (Read fine print for requirements)
• On the second page, initial all lines that apply to you, sign, date and provide a phone number
• The second page must be signed in person with a notary or at the time of filing
• File in person at the Clerk’s office

CAN-12: STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS FOR LOCAL AND SCHOOL BOARD OFFICES

• Fill out all fields and any boxes that apply
• This is for the calendar year before the date of this filing
• If the questions do not apply, put N/A
• The second page must be signed in person with a notary or at the time of filing
• File in-person at the Clerk’s office

CFA-1: CANDIDATE’S STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND DESIGNATION OF PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE OR EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE

• If the office you seek makes more than $5,000/year and you receive or spend $100.00 you MUST fill out this form to create a committee
• If the office you seek makes less than $5,000/year and you receive or spend $500.00 you MUST fill this form to create a committee
• May be turned in at the time of filing but MUST be turned in by NOON, 10 days after a committee is created

STEP 2:

CFA-4: REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE

• If you filed a CFA-1 report you will use this form to report your contributions and expenditures for your committee
• See the calendar for filing dates!! Do not be late, penalties will apply!!
• A printed copy of the CFA-4 report will need to be submitted for the Pre-Primary, the Pre-Election and the Annual report, unless you disband your committee with the Election Board

Reference your calendar for reporting periods and filing dates as you are solely responsible for your own filings. For detailed candidate information visit https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/candidate-information/