Lebanon, Indiana Public Records

The courts handle felonies (crimes punishable by over one year in prison), misdemeanors, civil cases involving disputes over money or property, divorces, child custody, adoptions, estate administration, and small claims up to $8,000. Indiana provides a statewide court records search through the Indiana Judiciary's mycase.in.gov portal, which allows free public access to search case information by party name, case number, or attorney. The portal displays case summaries, party information, filed documents, and hearing dates for most cases, though some confidential matters like adoptions and sealed records are restricted. For certified copies of court documents, the clerk's office charges $1 per page with a $1 certification fee. Access to court files in person requires visiting the Boone County Clerk's office at the courthouse during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Lebanon does not operate a separate municipal court, so all court matters are handled at the county level through the Superior Courts.

The Assessor's online database allows residents to search properties by address, parcel number, or owner name, viewing current and historical assessment data, property sketches, and sales information. The Boone County Recorder's Office, located at 212 Courthouse Square, Suite 204, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-5236, website: www.boonecounty.in.gov/recorder), is responsible for recording and maintaining legal documents affecting real property including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, covenants, and other instruments. The Recorder's office provides free online access to recorded documents through their website, where users can search by grantor/grantee names, document type, or date recorded. Documents dating back many years have been digitized and are viewable as PDF images. To conduct a property search, residents can visit the Assessor's website to search by street address or owner name to find parcel numbers and assessment information, then use the Recorder's website to view recorded documents associated with that property. Boone County also offers a GIS mapping system accessible through the county website, providing interactive parcel maps, aerial imagery, zoning information, and property data layers that can be searched by address or clicked on the map interface.

Manufacturing and distribution remain important sectors, with companies taking advantage of Lebanon's strategic location along Interstate 65 and State Road 32. Several industrial parks house logistics and light manufacturing operations serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The median household income in Lebanon is approximately $52,000-$58,000, slightly below Indiana's state median but reflecting the city's mix of manufacturing jobs, service sector employment, and government positions. Lebanon's downtown has seen revitalization efforts focused on the historic courthouse square, with local restaurants, shops, and professional services occupying renovated storefronts. The city's economy benefits from its proximity to Boone County's fastest-growing areas in the southern portions near Zionsville, while maintaining its identity as an agricultural trade center and county seat. Recent developments include continued residential growth on Lebanon's edges and expansion of commercial corridors along State Road 39 and Indianapolis Avenue, reflecting broader growth patterns in the Indianapolis metropolitan region.

The Lebanon Police Department, located at 215 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-8836), is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city. The department provides patrol services, criminal investigations, and maintains records of incidents, arrests, and crash reports within Lebanon city limits. Residents can request police reports and incident records by visiting the department in person or calling during business hours; the department's website at www.lebanon.in.gov/police provides information on requesting records. For areas of Boone County outside Lebanon's jurisdiction, the Boone County Sheriff's Office, located at 1905 Indianapolis Avenue, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-1412, website: www.boonecounty.in.gov/sheriff), provides law enforcement services and maintains county-level arrest and incident records. To search for arrests and jail bookings in Boone County, residents can access the Boone County Jail inmate roster online through the sheriff's office website, which displays current inmates with information including booking date, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-1 et seq.) governs public access to law enforcement records. Under this statute, most law enforcement records are available to the public unless specifically exempted, such as ongoing investigation materials or confidential informant information. Requesters should provide specific details about the incident or individual when requesting records, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees. Response times vary but agencies must respond to requests within a reasonable period, typically within several business days.

The state offers online ordering through the VitalChek service at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees, and typical processing time is 4-6 weeks for mail requests or 7-10 business days for online orders with expedited shipping. Birth records are restricted to the individual named (if 18 or older), parents, legal representatives, or others with a direct and tangible interest; death certificates are available to immediate family members or those with a legal interest. Indiana law restricts access to birth records for 72 years from the date of birth. Marriage licenses are issued by the Boone County Clerk's Office, located at 212 Courthouse Square, Room 157, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-3940, website: www.boonecounty.in.gov/clerk). The marriage license fee is $18 and both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and social security numbers. There is no waiting period in Indiana, and licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance. Marriage records dating back to the county's formation in 1830 are maintained by the Clerk's office. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Boone Superior Courts and can be searched through the county clerk or the state's online case portal at mycase.in.gov. Certified copies require proper identification and documentation of relationship or legal interest in the record.

For businesses operating in unincorporated Boone County, county-level licensing may apply through Boone County offices. Fictitious business names (DBAs or "Doing Business As" names) for sole proprietorships and partnerships are registered with the Boone County Clerk's Office at 212 Courthouse Square, Room 157, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-3940). The filing fee is typically around $30 and DBAs must be renewed periodically. For formal business entities, the Indiana Secretary of State manages all corporation, LLC, limited partnership, and non-profit registrations. The INBiz portal at www.inbiz.in.gov provides free online searching of registered business entities, allowing users to look up company names, registered agents, officers, status (active/dissolved), and formation dates. New business entities can also be formed online through INBiz with filing fees of $90-$100 for LLCs and $90-$100 for corporations. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and liens are also filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and can be searched through the INBiz system. Commercial property owners in Lebanon can look up their property tax assessments through the Boone County Assessor's online database at www.boonecounty.in.gov/assessor, searching by address or parcel number to view assessed values, property classifications, and tax information for business properties.

Lebanon voters are served by the Boone County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for all of Boone County from its office at 212 Courthouse Square, Room 157, Lebanon, IN 46052 (phone: 765-482-3940, website: www.boonecounty.in.gov/clerk). Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Voter Registration Portal at indianavoters.in.gov, which requires an Indiana driver's license or state ID. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Lebanon, as an incorporated city, holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. Lebanon's mayoral elections occur in odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next in 2027), while city council members also run on four-year cycles in the general municipal election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd years. Voters can find information about local candidates and ballot measures through the Boone County Clerk's website or the Indiana Election Division's website. Lebanon residents can look up their assigned polling place using the Indiana Voter Portal at indianavoters.in.gov by entering their name and date of birth or address; the system displays the voter's precinct and polling location address. Under Indiana law (Indiana Code 3-7-26), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase or inspection, though personal information like birth dates and driver's license numbers may be redacted. Campaign finance reports for candidates are filed with the Boone County Clerk for local races and with the Indiana Election Division for state and federal races; these are publicly accessible through the clerk's office or at www.in.gov/sos/elections/campaign-finance. Precinct-level election results are posted after certification on the county clerk's website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Boone County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout with over 35,000 ballots cast out of roughly 54,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Lebanon and Boone County voters will participate in midterm elections that will include races for all Indiana U.S. House seats, Indiana state legislative seats (State Senate and House districts covering Boone County), county offices including county commissioners, county council, assessor, auditor, recorder, treasurer, sheriff, and possibly coroner and surveyor depending on term schedules. No U.S. Senate seat or Governor's race is scheduled for Indiana in 2026 (next gubernatorial election is 2028, next Senate race is 2028). Indiana voters can request absentee ballots through the Indiana Voter Portal or by submitting an Application for Absentee Ballot (ABS-Mail form) to the Boone County Clerk's office; absentee ballots can be requested by any registered voter and must be requested by noon the day before the election, though mailed ballots must be requested earlier to allow for mail delivery. Voters may also cast absentee ballots in person at the county clerk's office during early voting periods.