Wayne County Jail, IN

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.

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.

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.