Wayne County Jail, IN
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How to Request a Refund for Chirper (InmateSales) Funds — Wayne County Jail
Need a refund for Chirper funds at Wayne County Jail? You'll need to contact the vendor directly and have your purchase confirmation number handy.
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How to Request Wayne County Court Records and Check Cases Online
Trying to follow a loved one's case in Wayne County? You usually don't need to visit the courthouse. Request copies through the Clerk's Electronic Request Form, or look up case information online using MyCase and Doxpop.
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Sending Money
- Beginning January 31, 2025, the Clerk will only accept child support payments in cash.
- GovPayNow overpayments on a cause number are applied to any outstanding Wayne County Community Corrections fees.
- Every person in an Indiana facility has a trust/commissary account for commissary purchases, phone time, and approved items.
Contact Info
- The PDF Electronic Request Form must be opened in a PDF reader to use the form’s E‑mail button.
- If you cannot use the PDF E‑mail button, attach the completed form to an email and send it to clerkrecordrequest@waynecounty.gov.
- Marriage and divorce records are maintained by the Clerk’s Office at 301 East Main St., Richmond, IN 47374; Clerk phone (765) 973‑9541.
Facility Info
- The Clerk’s Office processes marriage applications and issues marriage licenses in Wayne County.
- A copy of a marriage record costs $1 and a certified copy costs $4 from the Clerk’s Office.
- Small Claims actions may be filed for amounts up to $6,000 in Wayne County.
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Sending Money
Money you send to someone at Wayne County Jail goes into their trust/commissary account. They can use it for commissary purchases, phone time, and other approved items. Two Wayne County-specific notes: starting January 31, 2025, the Clerk only accepts child support payments in cash. And if you overpay through GovPayNow, the extra gets applied to any outstanding Wayne County Community Corrections fees. For deposits, Indiana facilities typically offer online portals, mobile apps, phone deposits, and lobby kiosks. Some jails also accept mailed money orders with the correct deposit form. You'll need the inmate's name and facility ID (or other identifying details), and accepted payment types vary by deposit method.
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For public records in Wayne County, use the Clerk's Electronic Request Form. Open the PDF in a PDF reader so you can use the form's E‑mail button. If that doesn't work, fill it out and email the completed PDF to clerkrecordrequest@waynecounty.gov. Need marriage or divorce records? Contact the Clerk's Office at 301 East Main St., Richmond, IN 47374, or call (765) 973‑9541. A Divorce Approval phone line is available after 2:00 p.m. Birth and death records are handled separately by the Wayne County Health Department at 100 S. 5th St., Richmond, IN 47374, phone (765) 973‑9245. Online vital-records information is also available. For Wayne County Community Corrections, contact details appear on the GovPayNow payment page: (765) 973‑9279, 401 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374.
Facility Info
The Wayne County Clerk's Office handles county records and court-related paperwork. They process marriage applications, issue marriage licenses, prepare notary certifications, register bail agents, issue hunting and fishing licenses, and record certain judgments and bonds. Marriage record copies cost $1, or $4 for a certified copy. For Small Claims, Wayne County allows filings up to $6,000. Defendants are normally served by the Sheriff unless you request certified mail service. If you use Sheriff service, file four summons with your complaint. One heads-up: the Clerk's office generally can't perform genealogical or similar research. Fees and procedures change, so confirm current requirements with the Clerk's official materials.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 10Will Wayne County Clerk accept child support payments by card?
No. Beginning January 31, 2025, the Clerk will only accept child support payments in cash.
Sending MoneyIf I overpay on GovPayNow for a cause number, where does the excess go?
GovPayNow overpayments on a cause number are applied to any outstanding Wayne County Community Corrections fees.
Sending MoneyHow can I add money to an inmate's account at Wayne County Jail?
Deposits are commonly made through online portals, mobile apps, phone deposits, or lobby kiosks; some jails also accept mailed money orders with the proper deposit form. You’ll typically need the inmate’s name plus their facility ID or other identifying details, and the accepted payment type depends on the channel you use.
Sending MoneyHow do I submit a records request to Wayne County?
Use the Electronic Request Form and click the PDF form’s E‑mail button if you can. If the button won’t work, attach the completed PDF and email it to clerkrecordrequest@waynecounty.gov.
Contact InfoWhere do I request marriage or divorce records in Wayne County, IN?
Marriage and divorce records are maintained by the Clerk’s Office at 301 East Main St., Richmond, IN 47374. You can call the Clerk at (765) 973‑9541.
Contact InfoWho handles birth and death records in Wayne County?
Birth and death records are handled by the Wayne County Health Department at 100 S. 5th St., Richmond, IN 47374. Call (765) 973‑9245; online vital-records information is also provided.
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To use the online request form, download the PDF and open it in a PDF reader — that's the only way the form's E-mail button will work.
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