Boone County Indiana Property Records: Free Parcel, Deed, Tax & GIS Lookup Guide
Looking up Boone County Indiana property records is fastest when you use the right office for the right job. This guide shows how to find a property record card, search GIS by parcel/address/name, pull recorded deeds through the Recorder, check property tax payments with the Treasurer, and avoid the common Boone County search mistakes that cause blank results.
Fastest Way to Search Boone County Indiana Property Records
Boone County Property Records Are Split by Office
Use this table before clicking anything. It prevents the most common mistake: searching taxes when you need deeds, or searching deeds when you only need an assessment card.
| Your Task | Correct Boone County Office | Details That Matter | What to Prepare |
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| Find property card / assessed value | Assessor | Assessor identifies, calculates and lists assessed value of real and personal property. | Parcel number, address number, last name, or State parcel number. |
| Find deed, mortgage, lien, release | Recorder | Online recorded document indexes are available; older documents may require office help. | Grantor/grantee, recording date, document type, parcel clues. |
| Pay or verify property taxes | Treasurer | Treasurer collects Boone County tax revenue; bills are typically mailed in April. | Parcel, coupon, owner details, payment amount. |
| Challenge value | Assessor / PTABOA | Appeal starts with Assessor; unresolved value disputes may go to PTABOA. | Evidence, comparable sales, photos, corrected property facts. |
How to Find Boone County Property Record Cards and Sales Disclosures
Boone County says current property record cards and sales disclosures can be found through the county GIS program or by visiting the Assessor’s office and using public terminals. Printing at the office public terminal is listed at 10 cents per page.
Do not include dashes
When searching by parcel in Boone County GIS, enter the parcel number without dashes.
Use only the numbers
The county’s GIS instructions say address searches should include only the numbers of the address, not the street name.
Last name only
When searching by name in the GIS route, use only the last name first to avoid missing the result.
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Decide what search detail you haveParcel, address number, last name, or State parcel number.
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If you have a parcel number, use it without dashes. If you have a street address, use only the house number first. If you have a name, search last name only. If you have a State parcel number, include the dashes and period.
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Open the county GIS applicationUse this only after you know the correct search format.
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Open the Boone County GIS application, locate the search bar at the bottom of the screen, enter your search item, and run the search. Official action link: Launch Boone County GIS.
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Open the correct parcel resultConfirm before relying on the card.
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Match the owner name, address, parcel number, township, land details, improvement details and sales disclosure clues. Save the parcel number for tax payment and deed research.
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Use the Assessor if online search failsPublic terminals are available at the office.
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The Assessor’s Office is at Boone County Courthouse, 115 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Phone: 765-482-0140.
How to Search Boone County Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Recorded Documents
Use Recorder records when you need legal document history, not just assessed value. Boone County’s Recorder records route is used for deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, UCC filings and other recorded instruments.
| Document Need | What to Search | Boone County Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Deed / transfer | Grantor, grantee, recording date, deed type | Online deed indexing is listed back to January 1988 in one county records lookup note. |
| Mortgage / deed of trust | Borrower, lender, recording date | Recorder fee schedule lists mortgages at $55. |
| Mechanic’s lien | Owner, contractor, lien date, property clues | Mechanic’s lien including one mail out is listed at $25; additional mail out $2. |
| Older documents | Book/page, names, approximate year | If online index does not reach the record you need, contact the Recorder’s office. |
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Collect parcel and party clues firstDo not open the Recorder search with only a vague address.
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Use the GIS/property card first to collect parcel number, address, owner spelling, township and sales clues. Then prepare grantor/grantee names, approximate recording year and document type.
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Open Boone County online records lookupThis is where recorded documents are searched.
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Open the county Recorder’s records lookup page, choose the online search option, and search by name, date or document details. Official action link: Boone County Recorder Records Lookup.
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Search forward for releasesA mortgage or lien may have a later release.
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After finding a mortgage, lien or related filing, search later dates for release, satisfaction, reconveyance, assignment or corrective instrument before assuming the document is still active.
Boone County Recorder Fee Clues for Property Records
$55
Mortgages, subordinate mortgages and re-recorded mortgages are listed at $55.
$25
Deeds, UCC and other instruments are listed at $25, including one oversize page.
$5
Additional pages exceeding 8.5″ x 14″ are listed at $5 each.
$7 each
Each additional cross reference after the first is listed at $7 each.
How to Check or Pay Boone County Indiana Property Taxes
The Boone County Treasurer is the collection agency for Boone County tax revenue. Property tax bills are typically mailed in April, and Indiana property taxes are generally due in two equal installments on May 10 and November 10.
Cash/check options
In-office payment options include cash, personal checks, cashier checks, certified checks and money orders.
Online only
Boone County says credit/debit card payments are accepted only on the website, not inside the office.
$0.95 flat fee
ACH/EFT payments are listed as accepted for a flat fee of $0.95.
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Confirm the parcel before payingUse GIS or parcel details first.
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Match parcel number, owner, property address and tax year before paying. If you mail a payment without the coupon, clearly identify every parcel you intend to pay.
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Choose your payment methodOffice, mail, online, phone or ACH/EFT.
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For office payments, use the Treasurer’s office. For mail, make checks payable to Boone County Treasurer and mail to Boone County Treasurer, 209 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. For online payment, use the county’s secure Make a Payment route from the Treasurer page.
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Use the official payment page only when readyFees apply for online payment processors.
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Boone County lists credit card processing fees at 2.95% or $1.95 minimum, and phone payments at 1-877-886-1892. Official action link: Boone County Tax Payment Information.
What to Do If the Boone County Assessment Looks Wrong
| Step | What Happens | What Helps |
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| File appeal | Submit to Boone County Assessor by email, mail or in person. | Comparable sales, photos, corrected square footage, condition evidence, permit facts. |
| Preliminary hearing | Assessor contacts taxpayer by email or phone to discuss findings. | Organized evidence and clear explanation of the value issue. |
| PTABOA | If no agreement is reached, appeal moves to Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. | Prepare for a formal hearing; meetings are held on Wednesdays. |
| Form 115 / further appeal | After board decision, taxpayer receives Form 115 and may appeal further to IBTR using Form 131. | Watch deadlines and keep every notice. |
Boone County Courthouse Area Map
The Assessor, Recorder and Treasurer details point users to the Boone County Courthouse area in Lebanon. Confirm the exact office floor and hours before visiting.
Assessor
115 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Phone: 765-482-0140.
Recorder
202 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Phone: 765-482-3070.
Treasurer
209 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
If Your Boone County Property Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No GIS result by parcel | You included parcel dashes. | Search parcel number without dashes. |
| No GIS result by address | You entered street name. | Search only the address numbers first. |
| No result by name | Full name or wrong spelling. | Search last name only, then narrow manually. |
| Old deed not found online | Record may be older than online index coverage or indexed differently. | Contact Recorder with names, date range, document type and book/page clues. |
| Tax payment by mail delayed | Bank bill pay/postmark issue or incomplete parcel identification. | Mail early, include coupon, identify every parcel, use correct postage and keep proof of mailing. |
Boone County Property Records Tips That Save Time
These are the small details that matter when you are checking a home in Lebanon, Zionsville, Whitestown, Thorntown, Jamestown or unincorporated Boone County.
Use GIS before calling
Get the parcel number first. County staff can help much faster when you already have the parcel or document clue.
Do not type the full address
For Boone GIS, address searches work differently than many county sites: start with address numbers only.
Check sales disclosures
For valuation research, sales disclosures can be more helpful than only looking at a current tax bill.
Search releases after mortgages
A mortgage in Recorder records may have a later release. Search forward before assuming it is active.
Avoid bank bill pay near due dates
Boone County specifically warns that bank bill pay envelopes may not get the postmark needed for deadline protection.
Appeal with facts, not frustration
Bring evidence: photos, sales comps, wrong measurements, condition issues and corrected property data.
Boone County Indiana Property Records FAQs
QHow do I find Boone County Indiana property record cards?▾
Use Boone County GIS and search by parcel, address number, last name or State parcel number. The Assessor also offers public terminal access at the office, with printing listed at 10 cents per page.
QHow should I search Boone County GIS by parcel?▾
Search the parcel number without dashes. If you search by State parcel number, include the dashes and period.
QHow should I search Boone County GIS by address?▾
Use only the numbers of the address first, not the street name. This is a county-specific search instruction and fixes many blank results.
QWhere do I search Boone County deed records?▾
Use the Boone County Recorder’s online records lookup route. Search by grantor, grantee, recording date, document type or document number when available.
QWhat are Boone County Recorder fees for deeds and mortgages?▾
The Recorder fee schedule lists mortgages at $55 and deeds, UCC and other instruments at $25. Oversize pages exceeding 8.5″ x 14″ are listed at $5 each.
QWhen are Boone County Indiana property taxes due?▾
Boone County’s Treasurer FAQ references Indiana’s general two-installment due dates of May 10 and November 10. Always check the current Treasurer notice for weekends, holidays or year-specific changes.
QCan I pay Boone County property taxes by credit card in the office?▾
No. Boone County states that credit/debit card payments are only accepted on the website. In-office payment options include cash, checks, cashier checks, certified checks and money orders.
QHow do I appeal a Boone County property assessment?▾
File with the Boone County Assessor by email, mail or in person and include evidence. The Assessor may contact you for a preliminary hearing; unresolved cases may go to PTABOA.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Boone County website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify official records, fees, tax balances, filing deadlines and legal documents with Boone County or Indiana government sources.
Final Takeaway
For Boone County Indiana property records, start with GIS and the Assessor for property record cards and sales disclosures, use the Recorder for deeds and recorded documents, and use the Treasurer for tax payment details. The most important local search trick is simple: parcel searches use no dashes, address searches use only the numbers, and name searches start with the last name only.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with Boone County Government, the Boone County Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, Doxpop, Indiana DLGF, any court, title company or surveyor. This page is for educational help only. Always verify parcel data, assessed values, tax balances, deed copies, recording fees, legal descriptions, liens and ownership status directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title or real estate decisions.