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Indiana eviction process and court fees

Indiana evictions (actions for possession) are usually filed in small claims court. Nonpayment requires a 10-day notice. Filing and service fees depend on the county.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Indiana eviction at a glance

CourtSmall claims or county court in the county where the property is located

Indiana evictions (actions for possession) are usually filed in small claims court. Nonpayment requires a 10-day notice. Filing and service fees depend on the county.

Step by step

  1. 10-day notice. For unpaid rent, give at least 10 days' written notice. The tenant can stop the termination by paying in full before the notice runs out. (Ind. Code §32-31-1-6)
  2. File for possession. File in the court that hears small claims for the county; the clerk issues the summons.
  3. Hearing and order. At the hearing, the court can enter an order for possession and set a move-out date.

Statewide fees

Filing and service feesNot verified
Vary by county; not yet verified

We have not yet verified Indiana county fees. Check with your county clerk.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Indiana hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the small claims or county court to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Indiana

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

Hamilton County, OH (about 100 miles away): eviction filing (service not included) $130

Call or visit the official office

Indiana Legal Help · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

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Official resources

All Indiana counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Indiana?

Small claims or county court in the county where the property is located.

How much notice does a Indiana landlord have to give?

For unpaid rent, give at least 10 days' written notice. The tenant can stop the termination by paying in full before the notice runs out.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Indiana?

We have not yet verified Indiana county fees. Check with your county clerk.