National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Indiana?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

There is no fixed timetable for every step in Indiana; the court's calendar sets the pace.

The Indiana eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    10 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    10-day notice to pay

    From our guide: “the landlord may terminate the lease with not less than ten days' notice”

  2. 2Court case

    Varies

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Varies; set by the court

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    Varies

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    Varies; set by the court

What can slow it down

  • The guide states no statutory hearing-date or post-judgment move-out timeline for a standard small claims case; an order of possession cannot issue more than 30 days after judgment and is itself valid for only 30 days once issued.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Indiana eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Indiana scores 8 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (landlord-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Indiana attorney before acting.