Zionsville Divorce Decree Records

Divorce decree records for Zionsville residents are held by the Boone County Clerk of Courts in Lebanon, not by the town of Zionsville. If you need to find or get a certified copy of a divorce decree connected to a Zionsville case, the Boone County Clerk is your point of contact. The clerk maintains all dissolution of marriage records from Boone County Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search case data online through Indiana's MyCase portal, but certified copies of divorce decrees must come from the clerk's office in Lebanon directly, either in person or by mail.

Boone County Clerk of Courts

The Boone County Clerk is Lisa Bruder. Her office is located at the Boone County Courthouse at 212 Courthouse Square in Lebanon, which is about 10 miles west of Zionsville. The Boone County Clerk serves as the official keeper of all county court records, including divorce decrees. The office handles civil filings, criminal records, estate and probate cases, marriage licenses, guardianship records, and elections in addition to managing divorce decree records.

Boone County has a dedicated Decree of Dissolution Request form available for download directly from the county website. You can find it at the Boone County divorce information page. Using the official form for mail requests is recommended. The county also has a helpful fines and court costs page that lists current fees. The county's official fee schedule states: "CERTIFIED PLEADINGS - $3.00 FOR CERTIFICATION ($1.00 PER PAGE FOR COPIES)."

Search Zionsville Divorce Records Online

Indiana's MyCase public portal is a free tool for searching Boone County divorce case data. Enter the names of both parties or a case number to find basic case details, including filing dates, case type, and court events. MyCase is available to anyone and covers all Indiana counties. It does not let you download the actual decree, but it confirms the case exists and gives you the case number for your formal request.

See the Boone County divorce records page for full county-level details and the Lebanon courthouse location. The Boone County Clerk's website has links to court resources, the divorce information page, and the request form. Boone County has Circuit Court and two Superior Courts that handle family law matters.

How to Request a Certified Divorce Decree

Boone County recommends using the official Decree of Dissolution Request form for all copy requests. Download the form from the Boone County divorce information page and fill it out completely. For in-person requests, bring the completed form, a valid photo ID, and payment to the clerk's office at 212 Courthouse Square in Lebanon. In-person requests for recent records are typically handled the same day.

For mail requests, send the completed form to Boone County Clerk, 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Include the names of both parties, the approximate year of the divorce, and your return address. For mail requests, you must also include a $6.00 per name per year search fee, the copy fee for the document, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow four to six weeks for mail requests to be processed.

Note: Mail requests require a $6.00 per name per year search fee in addition to copy fees. Call 765-482-3510 to confirm current totals before mailing.

Divorce Record Fees for Zionsville Residents

Boone County uses Indiana's standard fee schedule: $1.00 per page for copies and $3.00 for certification per document. So a one-page certified divorce decree costs $4.00 total. For mail requests, there is an additional $6.00 per name per year search fee. This means if you are searching for a divorce decree under one name from a case filed in a single year, you add $6.00 to the copy and certification fees. Payment is accepted in cash, check, or money order. Contact the clerk at 765-482-3510 or email lbruder@co.boone.in.us to confirm the total before mailing.

In-person requests do not carry the search fee in most cases. The search fee is primarily for mail requests where staff must research the record on your behalf. The Boone County fines and court costs page has the full current fee table.

Indiana Divorce Laws Affecting Zionsville

Zionsville divorce cases follow Indiana state law. Under IC 31-15-2-6, at least one spouse must have lived in Indiana for six months and in Boone County for three months before a divorce petition can be filed in Boone County courts. Zionsville is in Boone County, so all Zionsville divorce records are on file with the Boone County Clerk in Lebanon.

IC 31-15-2-10 requires a 60-day waiting period from the filing date before a court can enter a final divorce decree. The actual decree is not issued until the court grants the final order, and that cannot happen until after those 60 days. Most divorces take longer, especially contested cases. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides free forms and plain-language guides for the full dissolution of marriage process in Indiana.

Under IC 5-14-3, most Boone County divorce decrees are public records open to any person who requests them from the clerk's office.

Who Can Access Zionsville Divorce Records

Boone County divorce decrees are public records under IC 5-14-3, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You do not need to be a party to the case. Any person can request access to or a copy of a Boone County divorce decree. The exception covers sealed portions of case files, financial affidavits, documents with Social Security numbers, and any material a court has specifically ordered restricted. These restrictions protect sensitive personal information in the file while keeping the main decree document accessible.

The Indiana courts public records request page explains what is available and how to proceed when access to a portion of a file is denied. A court order may be required for sealed materials.

Legal Help for Zionsville Divorce Cases

Free resources are available for Zionsville residents dealing with divorce. The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides dissolution of marriage forms and step-by-step instructions designed for people without attorneys. Forms cover uncontested and contested divorces and are set up for Indiana court filings. They can be downloaded for free at any time.

Indiana Legal Help connects Zionsville and Boone County residents with free and low-cost legal aid organizations across Indiana. If you need guidance on filing, understanding your divorce decree, or addressing custody or support issues, Indiana Legal Help is a useful starting point.

The Zionsville Town Clerk's office at 1100 W. Oak Street handles town records and can help direct you to Boone County resources for divorce decree requests and courthouse contacts in Lebanon.

The Zionsville Town Clerk can point you to Boone County Clerk resources for divorce decree records at the Lebanon courthouse.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Indiana cities also have divorce records maintained by their county clerks.