Access Boone County Birth Records

Boone County birth records are on file at the health department in Lebanon, Indiana. The county has maintained vital records since 1882, though records from the earliest decades may be incomplete. Whether you need a certified birth certificate for a passport application, a copy for your own files, or genealogy data for family research, the Boone County Health Department is the local source. This page covers office details, fees, payment methods, and important rules about who can request birth certificates from Boone County.

Boone County Birth Certificate Office

The Boone County Health Department is the local office for birth records. They are in Suite B202 at 116 West Washington Street in Lebanon. The administrator for vital records is Mendi Twitty. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Walk-in requests are accepted during these hours.

Guidelines for requesting a birth or death record and a genealogy search require that the birth or death must have occurred in Boone County and after 1882. Records from 1882 through about 1920 may be incomplete. Early filing was not always consistent, so older Boone County birth records sometimes have gaps. If the health department cannot find a record from that era, try the Indiana State Archives or the Indiana Department of Health.

A certified birth certificate from Boone County costs $15. Amendments to an existing record cost $10. Home birth registration runs $35. Paternity affidavits cost $25. The office processes each request and provides the document during your visit if possible.

Boone County Birth Record Fees

Boone County has a clear fee schedule for all vital records services. Knowing the costs ahead of time helps you bring the right payment. The office accepts cash, checks from Indiana banks, and credit or debit cards. A card fee of $1 plus 2% of the total applies to every card transaction. Boone County Health Department does not accept out-of-state checks, so keep that in mind if you are mailing your request from another state.

Here are the current fees for Boone County birth record services:

• Certified birth certificate: $15
• Amendment to birth record: $10
• Home birth registration: $35
• Paternity affidavit: $25
• Genealogy search: $15 (non-refundable)

The genealogy search fee covers the staff time to look up older Boone County birth records. It is non-refundable even if no record is found. This is because the staff still has to do the work of searching through files. Make checks payable to the Boone County Health Department. IC 16-37-1-7 requires all certified copies to include security features like watermarks, which is why the certified fee is higher than a simple photocopy.

How to Get Birth Records in Boone County

Walk-in requests at the Lebanon office are the most common way to get a Boone County birth certificate. Show up during business hours with your ID. Fill out the request form. Pay the $15 fee. Staff will pull the record and print it for you. Most walk-in requests at the Boone County Health Department are handled the same day.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send your letter to the Boone County Health Department at 116 West Washington Street, Suite B202, Lebanon, IN 46052. Include the full name on the birth record, date of birth, and your relationship to the person named. Add a check or money order for $15 from an Indiana bank and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Under IC 16-37-1-10, only authorized individuals can get a certified copy, so include a copy of your photo ID. You can also email the office at records@co.boone.in.us with questions before sending your request.

Note: Boone County does not accept out-of-state checks, so use a money order if you live outside Indiana.

Boone County Birth Records for Genealogy

Genealogy researchers can request non-certified copies of Boone County birth records through the health department. The genealogy search fee is $15 and is non-refundable. This covers the staff time to look through older files. The office is not able to offer genealogy services on a walk-in basis. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing on genealogy requests from Boone County.

That wait time may seem long, but genealogy searches often involve going through older paper records that are not digitized. Boone County birth records from the 1880s through the early 1900s require manual searching. Some records from that era may be missing or hard to read. If the office finds a record, they will send you a non-certified copy. Under IC 16-37-1-11, the state also keeps copies, so the Indiana Department of Health is another option for older Boone County birth data.

Correcting Boone County Birth Certificates

If your Boone County birth certificate has an error, you can have it fixed. The amendment fee is $10. Under IC 16-37-1-8, Indiana allows corrections to birth records when errors are documented. Minor mistakes like a single misspelled letter only need supporting proof. Bring a hospital record, baptism certificate, or similar document that shows the correct information.

Bigger changes to Boone County birth records need a court order. Adding or removing a parent, changing a legal name, or correcting a date of birth by more than a minor amount all require the court to approve the change first. The Boone County Circuit Court handles these orders. Once you have the court order, bring it to the health department along with the $10 amendment fee. They will issue an updated Boone County birth certificate with the corrected data.

Boone County Birth Records Online Resources

The Boone County Vital Records page has detailed instructions for requesting birth certificates from the county.

This is the best starting point for any Boone County birth record request. It lists fees, required documents, and contact information.

The Boone County birth certificates page covers specific requirements for birth record requests.

Review this page before you visit the Lebanon office. It spells out exactly what you need to bring for your Boone County birth certificate request.

The Boone County Health Department main page provides an overview of all services offered, including the vital records division.

From here you can navigate to other health department services and find general contact information for the Boone County office in Lebanon.

Cities in Boone County

Boone County includes Lebanon, which serves as the county seat, along with Zionsville, Whitestown, and other communities. The county has grown significantly in recent decades due to its proximity to Indianapolis. None of the individual cities in Boone County have a population over 25,000 with their own page. All birth records for the county are managed through the Boone County Health Department in Lebanon.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Boone County. Birth records are filed in the county where the birth took place. Many Boone County residents use hospitals in neighboring Marion County, so check which county the hospital is in before requesting a birth certificate.