Boone County Divorce Decree Search

Boone County divorce decree records are kept at the Boone County Clerk's office in Lebanon, Indiana. The clerk maintains all court records for divorce cases filed in Boone County, including the final decree issued by the court. You can search for divorce case information online using Indiana's MyCase portal or the Judici case search database, but certified copies of divorce decrees must be requested directly from the Boone County Clerk's office by visiting in person, by email, or by mail.

Boone County Clerk of Courts Contact

Lisa Bruder is the County Clerk for Boone County. The office is at 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, Indiana 46052, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clerk issues marriage licenses, maintains records, keeps a record of all judgments, orders, and decrees of the court, and handles child support collections. As the clerk's office notes, "The clerk issues marriage licenses, records, maintains oaths of offices, election duties, keep a record of all judgements, orders and decrees of the court." You can reach the clerk by phone at (765) 482-3510, fax at (765) 485-0150, or email at lbruder@co.boone.in.us.

Boone County also has specific divorce information on its website at boonecounty.in.gov/offices/clerk/divorce-information/ and a court records search page for case lookups. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Boone County courts has links to the Circuit, Superior I, and Superior II courts.

How to Search Boone County Divorce Records

Boone County offers several ways to look up divorce case information. The statewide MyCase case search portal covers all cases filed since 1993 and is the primary online tool. For Boone County specifically, the clerk's website notes: "Search Our Current Database - All cases since August 1993 may be searched on the www.judici.com website." So Judici is another option for recent cases. For older cases, things are different: "Search 'Old' Cases (BEFORE August 1993) - Visit the Boone County Courthouse to review our Indexes, files, and microfilm resources." Old records require an in-person visit to the courthouse in Lebanon.

If you are not sure of the exact case, the clerk's staff can do a name search. Note that name searches by staff cost $6 per name per year searched, and staff searches may take 4 to 6 weeks to complete. If you already have a case number from a prior search, requesting the actual document is faster.

Requesting a Certified Boone County Divorce Decree

To get a certified copy of a Boone County divorce decree, contact the clerk's office directly. You can go in person to the courthouse, send an email to lbruder@co.boone.in.us, or mail a written request to 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Include the names of both parties, the approximate divorce date, the case number if you have it, and your contact information. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment when mailing.

The Boone County Clerk charges $4.00 per certified copy for marriage records, and divorce record copy fees follow the same state guidelines. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page with a $3.00 certification fee per document. Confirm the exact total before your visit or before mailing payment, as fees can vary by document length.

Boone County Courts and Indiana Divorce Requirements

Boone County has three court locations handling various cases. The Circuit Court is at 310 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, (765) 482-0530. Superior Court I is at 307 Courthouse Square, (765) 482-0450. Superior Court II is at 112 Courthouse Square, (765) 482-6502. Divorce cases may be heard in the Circuit Court or either Superior Court depending on assignment.

Indiana law under IC 31-15-2-6 requires a six-month Indiana residency and three-month Boone County residency before filing. After filing, IC 31-15-2-10 sets a 60-day waiting period before the court can grant a final decree. Boone County is one of Indiana's fastest-growing counties, situated just north of Indianapolis, so the courts process a significant volume of family law cases each year.

Under IC 5-14-3, most Boone County divorce case records are available to the public. The Indiana Access to Public Records Act allows anyone to request a copy of a divorce decree. Restricted portions of records, such as financial affidavits and sealed documents, are not available to the public.

Legal Help and Self-Help Resources

The Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center provides dissolution of marriage forms, instructions, and guidance for people handling a divorce without an attorney. It is free to use and available anytime online. For more direct help, Indiana Legal Help connects residents with legal aid organizations that serve Boone County and central Indiana.

If you need help locating a Boone County divorce decree or understanding the records request process, the clerk's office at (765) 482-3510 is the best place to call. Staff can explain what documents you need to provide and what the current fees are for your specific request.

Visit the Boone County Clerk's website for a full overview of services and to access the divorce information page.

The Boone County Clerk in Lebanon handles all divorce decree requests for the county and maintains both current and historical court records.

Cities in Boone County

Lebanon is the county seat of Boone County. Zionsville is another city in Boone County with a population that qualifies for its own page on this site. You can find Zionsville divorce decree information on the Zionsville page. All Zionsville divorce cases are filed with the Boone County Clerk in Lebanon, since Zionsville residents fall under Boone County jurisdiction. Other communities in Boone County include Whitestown, Thorntown, and Jamestown, none of which reach the 25,000-population threshold for their own pages.

Nearby Counties

Boone County sits in central Indiana north of Indianapolis and shares borders with several counties that each maintain their own divorce decree records.