The County Clerk's duties include processing and maintaining vital records.  The Clerk administers all Elections, and voter registration records

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
deputyclerk@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
deputyclerk@wellscounty.org

Elections
Information Coming Soon...

Filing Fees

Civil:                         $136.00

(Add $10 for additional defendants)

(Add $10 for additional garnishee defendants - after 3)

(Add $13 for service by sheriff)

Small Claims:            $76.00

(Add $10 for additional defendants)

(Add $10 for additional garnishee defendants - after 3)

(Add $13 for service by sheriff)

Estates:                     $156.00

Guardianships:           $156.00

Juvenile Paternity:      $156.00

Adoptions:                 $136.00

 
 
 


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)
Commission of
Public Records
For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
Distress Sales
For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
Genealogy
For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
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 17 and below need the Judge's permission.

· Ages 18-20 need to have Birth Certificates (from health dept. with seal) and a Driver's License or Photo ID.

· Ages 21 and older need to have a Driver's License or Photo ID.
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
· Two Passport Photos
· Application Fee (below)

Passports are received in 4-6 weeks.**

Application Fees For Passport Book:
Adult: $100.00
16 Years & Older
Expires 10 years from date issued.
($75.00 Payable to US Department of State & $25.00 Payable to Wells County Clerk) Children ages 16 & 17 require one parents signature                
Child: $85.00
15 Years and Younger*
Expires 5 years from date issued.             ($60.00 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.

Passport Cards are now available for land & sea travel only.

Tax Warrants
For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
Unclaimed Property
For more information please contact the Clerk's Office.
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 6, 2008 for the November 4, 2008 Election.


Beth Davis
County Clerk



Nancy Dunwiddie
Janet Double
Rhonda Gentis
LeaAnn Johnson
Lorraine Mettler
Nicki Mills
Deana Price
Deputy Clerks
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