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Credit & Debit Card Payments
The Porter County Clerk’s Office is now accepting credit and debit card payments at all locations for every transaction except child support. A service fee will be charged.
Child Support Payments
Child support payments are made at:
Porter County Clerk
Juvenile Services Center - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1660 South State Road 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Juvenile Services Center is closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Porter County Court House
Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
16 E. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Payments may also be made online.
Marriage & Records Division
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but protective orders and marriage license applications will only be processed until 4 p.m.
Filing ONLINE For A Protective Order
You can now file for a protective order online at FILE ONLINE. When you are directed to the page, click on Create Account button at the bottom of the screen to get started.
Online Docket
You may access the docket online.
E-Filing
All attorney pleadings MUST be e-filed. If you are filing without an attorney, your documents may be filed with the Clerk’s Office. Please visit Indiana Courts website for further information of e-filing providers.
Guardianship Registry
Effective 1/1/18, Letters of Guardianship cannot be issued until a completed Guardianship Registry Information Sheet is filed with the Clerk: Guardianship Registry Information Sheet
Elections
For more detailed information please go to the Porter County Elections & Registration page.
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Jessica A. Bailey
Clerk Of The Courts
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Clerk's Office - Valparaiso Courthouse
Physical Address
16 Lincolnway
Suite 211
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-465-3450
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Clerk's Office - Portage North County Annex
Physical Address
3560 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 219-759-8212
Traffic: 219-465-3413
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.