Find Lebanon Public Records

Lebanon public records are available from Boone County offices, the City of Lebanon, and Indiana's statewide systems. Lebanon is the county seat of Boone County, placing the main courthouse and most county record offices within the city. Courts, property records, vital records, and city documents are each held by different agencies. This page covers how to find what you need and how to request it.

Court Records in Lebanon

Lebanon is home to Boone Circuit Court and Boone Superior Court. These handle civil lawsuits, criminal cases, family law, small claims, and estate matters. All cases from these courts are searchable through Indiana's free public tool, MyCase.

Go to public.courts.in.gov/mycase to search by name, case number, or attorney. You can see case status, docket entries, and hearing dates at no cost. No login is needed for basic searches. This is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists in Boone County courts.

For certified copies or full document access, go to the Boone County Clerk at 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Phone: (765) 482-3010. The clerk manages all official court records and can produce paper copies for a fee. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. Check with the clerk about hours and current per-page rates before visiting.

The Indiana Department of Health manages vital records for Lebanon and all of Boone County, including birth and death certificates ordered online or by mail.

Property Records

The Boone County Recorder files all real estate documents for Lebanon and the rest of the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps are all recorded here. The recorder's office is in the courthouse at 212 Courthouse Square.

Doxpop provides online access to Boone County recorded documents at doxpop.com. Basic searches are free. The Property Watch notification service costs nothing to use. Real estate professionals who need more tools can subscribe to Tapestry or Laredo for advanced title search access. These services connect directly to county recorder data.

The Boone County Assessor tracks property valuations, ownership history, and parcel boundaries. If you need to verify who owns a Lebanon property or what it is assessed at for tax purposes, the assessor's data is your source. Most of this information is available through the county's website or in person.

City Clerk and Local Records

The City of Lebanon clerk handles local government records including city council meeting minutes, city ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and permits. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3-3, gives any person the right to inspect and copy these records. You do not need to state why you want them.

To request city records, contact the Lebanon City Clerk. Requests can be submitted in writing, by email, or in person. The city must respond within seven days. If the agency needs more time, it must notify you in writing. If your request is denied, they must give you the legal basis in writing.

Disputes over denied requests can be brought to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac or 317-234-0906. The PAC reviews cases for free and issues advisory opinions. They handle disputes with city, county, and state agencies across Indiana.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates are not issued locally by Lebanon or Boone County. They come from the Indiana Department of Health Vital Records office at the state level.

Order certified copies at in.gov/health/vital-records. Birth certificates are $10 each and death certificates are $8 each. You can order online or by mail. Provide proof of eligibility when ordering, as some records require a qualifying relationship to the person named. Processing times vary, so plan ahead for any document you need urgently.

Marriage licenses for Lebanon and Boone County are issued at the county clerk's office. You can verify marriage license records for free through the state marriage license lookup at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This tool covers counties statewide.

Business Filings and Professional Records

Business entities registered in Indiana are searchable through the INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov. This covers corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and other entities filed with the Secretary of State. You can view current status, registered agent details, and document history at no cost.

Local permits and city-issued licenses are held by Lebanon city government. Contact the city clerk or planning and zoning office for those records. Building permits, variance approvals, and other land use documents are also public records available on request.

Police Records and Criminal History

The Lebanon Police Department handles incident and accident reports within city limits. You can request these records by contacting the department directly. Most routine reports are public. Some records from open investigations may be withheld under APRA exemptions until the case is resolved.

The Boone County Sheriff covers areas outside Lebanon's boundaries. For county-level law enforcement records, contact the sheriff's office. Indiana State Police records are available through the ISP's dedicated portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This includes accident reports and state police incident records.

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Nearby Indiana Cities

Other Indiana cities near Lebanon with their own public records pages are listed below.