Wells County, Indiana | Clerk's Office

The County Clerk's Office performs duties involved in processing and maintaining vital records, County documents, voter registration, election, and other information.

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE
102 W Market Street, Suite 201
Bluffton, IN 46714

TELEPHONE:
(260) 824-6479

FAX:
(260) 824-6559

EMAIL:
clerk@wellscounty.org

SUPERIOR COURT CLERK'S OFFICE
102 W Market Street, Suite 302
Bluffton, IN 46714

TELEPHONE:
(260) 824-6483

FAX:
(260) 824-6511

EMAIL:
clerk@wellscounty.org

Elections

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Click here to see:

Who Are Your Elected Officials

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Absentee Ballot Application (PDF)

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2012 Presidential

General Election

2012 Presidential General Election (PDF)

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2012 Primary Election Summary Report - Wells (PDF)

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2011 Municipal Election Summary

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Voter Registration

To Register to Vote, you must:

· Be a citizen of the United States.

· Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next general or municipal election

· Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next election (except for certain military voters)

· Not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.

Voter Registration ends on October 9, 2012 for the November 6, 2012 General Election.

Indiana Voter Registration Application (PDF)

Check Here To See If You Are A Registered Voter

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Wells County Precinct Voting Locations

Precinct Voting Location List (PDF)

· Child Support
· Commission of Public Records
· Distress Sales
· Election
· Filing Fees
· Genealogy
· Marriage Licenses
· Passports
· Unclaimed Property
· Voter Registration

Child Support

To check on your Child Support Payments, you can call the Help Kids toll-free line at
1-800-840-8757.

If you want a Child Support Payment History, it can be picked up in the clerk's office from the custodial or non-custodial parent only.

Cost for printouts are $1.00 each (Add $1.00 if you need it certified)

To Pay Child Support by Credit Card:

www.childsupportbillpay.com/indana/

Commission of

Public Records

For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.

How To Dispose Of Your Records Legally (PDF)

Notice Of Destruction: State Form 44905 (PDF)

Request For Permission To Destroy or Transfer Public Records: State Form 30505 (PDF)

Distress Sales

For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.

Filing Fees

2012 - 2013 Filing Fees

Genealogy

Wells County Records start in 1837

Some of the records available in the Clerk's Office include:

Marriage Records

Estates and Wills

Civil & Criminal

Marriage Licenses

· Cost: $18.00 plus $2.00 for first certified copy.

· Out-of-State Marriage License: $60.00 plus $2.00 for first certified copy.

· At least 1 applicant must reside in Wells County.

· Ages 18 and older need a Drivers License or a Certified Birth Certificate.

· Ages 17 and under requires additional information (please contact the Clerks Office)

Passports

All applicants must fill out an application for a U.S. Passport and submit the application in person with the following:

· Certified Birth Certificate
· Driver's License
· One Passport Photo
· Application Fee (below)

Passports are received in 4-6 weeks.**

Application Fees For Passport Book:
Adult: $135.00
16 Years & Older
Expires 10 years from date issued.
($110.00 Payable to US Department of State & $25.00 Payable to Wells County Clerk) Children ages 16 & 17 require one parents signature
Child: $105.00
15 Years and Younger*
Expires 5 years from date issued. ($80.00 Payable to US Department of State & $25.00 Payable to Wells County Clerk)

* To submit an application for a child under the age of 16, both parents or the legal guardian(s) must appear with ID's and sign for the child.

** You may expedite your passport (received in 7-10 days) for an additional $60.00 plus additional postage fee.