Boone County, Indiana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Boone County, Indiana, can be obtained from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these photos through their website or upon request at their office. For online access, you can visit the local Sheriff's Office website and use their inmate search feature, which often includes booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Boone County, Indiana, you can request a Limited Criminal History from the Indiana State Police. This can be done online through the Indiana State Police's official website or by mail. You may visit the Boone County Sheriff's Office for local records, but state-level checks are more comprehensive.

You can look up sex offenders in Boone County, Indiana, by using the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and provides a searchable database by name, address, or zip code. The registry is accessible online and provides detailed information about registered offenders in Boone County.

To register to vote in Boone County, you can complete registration online at indianavoters.in.gov, in person at the Boone County Clerk's Office at 1 Courthouse Square in Lebanon, at any Indiana BMV branch, or by mail. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, and a resident of Boone and your precinct for at least 30 days before the election. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online or by contacting the Clerk's Elections Division at (765) 482-3510.

Property records in Boone County can be accessed through the Boone County Recorder's Office online at www2.landex.com for deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded documents dating back many years, available free of charge. For property tax assessments, values, and payment history, visit the Indiana Gateway portal at gateway.ifionline.org and select the region. The Recorder's Office is located at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Suite 210, Lebanon, and can be reached at (765) 482-0444 for certified copies or assistance. The county GIS mapping system provides parcel maps and aerial imagery through the Auditor's website.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Boone County can be requested from the Boone County Health Department at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, phone (765) 482-5711, for $10.00 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. You must be an eligible applicant (registrant, parent, legal guardian, or legal representative) and provide valid photo identification. Alternatively, you can order from the Indiana State Department of State Vital Records Office at (317) 233-2700 or online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees. Processing time is typically 1-2 weeks for local requests and 2-3 weeks for state requests.

Business name registrations (DBA/fictitious names) filed in Boone County are available through the Boone County Clerk's Office at 1 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, phone (765) 482-3510. For formal business entities such as LLCs and corporations, use the free Indiana Secretary of State business search at www.inbiz.in.gov, which provides information on registered businesses statewide. Local business licenses for specific municipalities should be requested from the appropriate city or town clerk's office, such as the City of Lebanon at (765) 482-8000. Building permits and zoning records are available through the Boone County Area Plan Commission at (765) 483-9429.