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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Boone County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Indiana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Boone County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Boone County, Indiana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
78,773
Population
Census estimate
26,959
Households
Census estimate
$103,038
Median income
Annual household
$320,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Lebanon
County seat
In Indiana
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Boone County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Boone County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase Subscribe to access Document Details |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Boone County state portal below |
| Property records | Assessor's Property Record Cards Sales Disclosures - Bo… 2026 Boone County Budget Order |
| Vital records | Health: Vital Records: Home |
| Voter records | county - Indiana Voters - IN.gov |
| Professional licenses | Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov |
| Recorded documents | Recorder - SBOA Boone County Website SEC.gov | Search Filings |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Boone County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Boone County Records
2026
Boone County official government portal active
The official Boone County government website at boonecounty.in.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Boone County court records portal verified
State court system links for Boone County verified against the Indiana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Boone County property records online
Boone County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Boone County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Boone County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Boone County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Indiana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Indiana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Boone County Records
❌ Myth: "Boone County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Boone County are held by the Indiana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Boone County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Boone County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Indiana state repository has verified, current Boone County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Boone County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Boone County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- boonecounty.in.gov — Official Boone County government website
- public.courts.in.gov — Court records — official source
- www.in.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Boone County & Indiana Records
For records not specific to Boone County, use Indiana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Indiana statewide record systems:
- Indiana Court Records →
- Indiana Criminal Records →
- Indiana Property Records →
- Indiana Vital Records →
- Indiana Voter Records →
- Indiana Wants & Warrants →
- Indiana Licenses →
- Indiana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Indiana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Boone County, Indiana
Boone County is located in central Indiana. The county seat is Lebanon (official site: http://boonecounty.in.gov/).
- Population: 78,773
- Households: 26,959
- Median household income: $103,038
- Median home value: $320,000
- Below poverty line: 5.8%
- Land area: 422.9 sq mi
- Population density: 186.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 17
Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase
Official Free
Odyssey Public Access (the "MyCase" website) is a platform for online services provided by the Office of Judicial Administration (the “Office”) · Electronic access to court information is restricted by federal and state law in addition to court rules and orders.
Subscribe to access Document Details
Official Free
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Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Assessor's Property Record Cards Sales Disclosures - Boone County, Indiana
Official Free
Printing from our public terminal is 10 cents per page, if you print these items in our office. If you are in need of a sales disclosure for a parcel that is no longer active please go to the DLGF Sales Search Site. To locate the property record cards or sales disclosures through the on-line GIS program, follow these directions:
2026 Boone County Budget Order
Official Free
Rate reduced due to increased assessed valuation. IC 6-1.1-18.5-17 and IC 20-44-3 require that each year the Department of Local Government Finance certify to each · unit of local government figures that show one hundred percent (100%) of the tax levy for each fund. If the property
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Boone - DLGF
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government The budget order is a critical document for calculating tax bills. It contains the state's certification of the approved budget, the certified net assessed value, the tax rate, and the levy for each fund of each taxing unit in a county. The order also gives the total tax rate for each taxing district. 2025 Boone County Budget Order - Issued January 9, 2025
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Boone County GIS
Official Free
This Pictometry viewer allows you to search through Boone county in oblique (angled) and orthographic (straight down) aerial views.
Home - Boone County Sheriff, Indiana
Official Free
Mission Statement The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the citizens of Boone County, is dedicated to providing ethical and professional services that promote and protect the well–being, safety, and security of all people in our county; and to operate a safe constitutional ...
ISP: Criminal History Services
Official Free
Find information about Indiana's firearm laws · Request a limited criminal history · Find the number for the State Police post in my district · Buy a vehicle crash report · Find out about current road conditions in Indiana · Find Community Resources · Request New Investigation of Uncharged Death ·
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Health: Vital Records: Home
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government For faster service, place your order through the local health department where the event occurred. View local health department information here. IDOH Vital Records does not offer a walk-in service. Please contact your local health department (LHD) in the county
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county - Indiana Voters - IN.gov
Official Free
Some website pages that are linked from IndianaVoters.IN.gov to a domain outside of IndianaVoters.IN.gov may not fully meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, due to technological limitations. If you are having issues with a part of our site, or are unable to access specific content or functions, please email us at [email protected]. × · First Name · Last Name · Date of Birth · County of Current Registration · -- SELECT -- ADAMS · ALLEN · BARTHOLOMEW · BENTON · BLACKFORD · BOONE ·
Person Search Results - Indiana Licensing Enterprise - IN.gov
Official Free
WARNING - Access Indiana accounts can only be linked to one record. Once the link is established it is permanent. Be sure you are searching for your own record below · Enter Information into ONLY TWO (2) Search Fields
Recorder - SBOA
Official Free
An official website of the Indiana State Government The primary duty of the county recorder is to record instruments submitted for recording after ensuring that each instrument presented meets essential requirements. Each instrument must be entered into the Entry Book and properly indexed for future retrieval. The recorder makes all recorded documents available to the public and can supply copies of any instrument or certify to the record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Boone County?
Boone County court cases are searchable through the Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase portal: https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Odyssey Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Indiana?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Indiana counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Indiana?
Yes — in Indiana, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Boone County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.