Boone County Marriage License Lookup

Boone County marriage licenses are issued at the Boone County Clerk office at the courthouse in Lebanon, Indiana. This page covers how to apply for a marriage license in Boone County, what to bring, the fees involved, and how to search Boone County marriage records using free online tools. Boone County is one of the counties that requires cash payment for marriage licenses, so come prepared.

Boone County Clerk Office

The Boone County Clerk office is located on the town square at the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon. This is the only place to apply for a marriage license in Boone County. The clerk office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have questions before your visit, the county website at boonecounty.in.gov has contact details and marriage license information.

Boone County requires cash payment for all marriage license transactions. This is a firm policy, so do not plan on paying with a card or check. Bring exact cash or a money order. The resident fee is $29.00, which includes the $4.00 document fee on top of Indiana's base $25.00. Out-of-state applicants pay $69.00. Certified copies of your recorded marriage license cost $4.00 each. Both applicants must be present when the license is issued, as required by IC 31-11-4-3.

Boone County is a growing suburb north of Indianapolis with communities like Zionsville, Whitestown, and Lebanon. The county clerk handles a meaningful volume of marriage license applications given this growth. If you are unsure whether you should apply in Boone County or Marion County, the rule is simple: apply in the county where at least one of you lives as an Indiana resident.

How to Get a Boone County Marriage License

Getting a marriage license in Boone County starts with the online pre-application. Go to courts.in.gov/marriage and fill out the application form before your visit. Both applicants should complete their portions separately. Do not pay online. Finish the form online and then come in person to the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon to complete the process and pick up the license.

Both applicants must appear together in person at the clerk office. One person cannot show up alone or pick up the license for the other. Indiana law under IC 31-11-4-3 requires both people to be present at the same time. At least one applicant must be a Boone County resident if you are applying as Indiana residents. Out-of-state couples can get a Boone County license only if their ceremony will take place in Boone County.

Each applicant must be at least 18 years old per IC 31-11-1-4. Boone County does not require a waiting period. The license can be used the same day it is issued. You can get married anywhere in Indiana once you have your Boone County license, not just within the county itself. This is a statewide rule under Indiana marriage law.

Note: Boone County requires cash only for marriage license payments. There is no card or check option. Bring exact cash to avoid delays at the courthouse in Lebanon.

What to Bring to the Boone County Courthouse

Both applicants need to have their documents ready before arriving at the Boone County Clerk office. The clerk verifies identity and eligibility for each person. Missing documents can mean a second trip, which could push back your wedding timeline.

• Birth certificate and/or valid driver's license with current address
• State ID, passport, or military ID as an alternative form of photo ID
• Social Security number for each applicant
• If previously married: date the marriage ended and how (divorce or death)
• Divorce decree or death certificate for any prior marriage
• $29.00 cash for Boone County residents, $69.00 cash for out-of-state applicants

Boone County notes that at least one applicant must be a resident of Boone County. Your driver's license should show your Boone County address. If your address is different from what is on your license, bring a utility bill, lease agreement, or other document that shows your current Boone County address. The clerk uses this to confirm county residency and apply the correct fee rate.

Boone County Marriage License Fees

Boone County residents pay $29.00 for a marriage license. This total includes the $4.00 document processing fee added to Indiana's standard $25.00 base rate. Out-of-state applicants pay $69.00. Cash is the only accepted form of payment at the Boone County Clerk office for marriage licenses. No credit cards, debit cards, or personal checks are accepted.

Certified copies of your recorded marriage license cost $4.00 each from the Boone County Clerk. Order as many as you need at one time to avoid making multiple trips. If you prefer to request copies later by mail or online, the Indiana State Department of Health at in.gov/health/vital-records/marriages charges $8.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. The state partner VitalChek also processes certified copy requests online.

Boone County Marriage License Validity

Your Boone County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue, as required by IC 31-11-4-10. Indiana does not have a waiting period, so you can hold your ceremony the same day you receive the license. Once you marry, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Boone County Clerk within 60 days of the ceremony. This is what triggers the official recording of your marriage under IC 31-11-4-11.

You can get married anywhere in Indiana using your Boone County license. The marriage does not have to take place in Lebanon or anywhere specific within the county. If the license expires before the ceremony, you must apply again and pay a second time. Boone County does not offer extensions on expired licenses.

Search Boone County Marriage Records Online

Indiana Courts provides a free public lookup for marriage records at public.courts.in.gov/MLPL. This covers Boone County marriage licenses filed since 1993. You can search by name and view basic record details without visiting the courthouse. This is useful for checking whether a license was recorded or confirming dates.

For Boone County marriage records predating 1993, the Indiana State Library's Legacy collection offers historical records going back to the 1800s and through 2018. These are free to access for genealogy and family history research. Court case records related to marriage or legal proceedings in Boone County can be searched at mycase.in.gov.

Cities in Boone County

Zionsville is the largest qualifying city in Boone County. All Boone County residents, regardless of which town or city they live in, apply for marriage licenses at the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon.

Other Boone County communities include Whitestown, Thorntown, Lebanon, and Jamestown. Residents of all these areas apply for marriage licenses at the same Boone County Clerk office in Lebanon.

Nearby Counties

Boone County is bordered by several counties in central Indiana. Each county has its own clerk office. Apply in the county where you live as an Indiana resident.