Access Zionsville Probate Court Records

Zionsville probate court records are maintained by Boone County, not the town itself. Since Lebanon is the Boone County seat, all probate matters for Zionsville residents are handled at the Boone County Circuit Court in Lebanon, roughly 15 miles from Zionsville. This includes wills, estate administrations, guardianship petitions, conservatorship cases, and trust filings. You can search Zionsville probate court records through Indiana's MyCase online portal without making the drive to Lebanon. For certified copies or in-person filing, visit the Boone County Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Lebanon during regular business hours.

Which Court Handles Zionsville Probate

Zionsville is a town in Boone County. All probate jurisdiction belongs to the county in Indiana, so estate and guardianship cases for Zionsville residents go to the Boone County Circuit Court in Lebanon. Boone County's seat is Lebanon, about 15 miles from Zionsville. The Boone County Clerk maintains all probate records for the county.

Zionsville has no probate court of its own. Under IC 29-1-7-1, probate venue is the county where the decedent last resided. All Zionsville estates file in Boone County. The town's government handles only local municipal matters.

Boone County implemented the Odyssey Case Management System in February 2017. Cases filed on or after February 21, 2017 are searchable through MyCase. The county also historically used Judici.com for cases going back to August 1993, which may be another resource for some cases. For cases before August 1993, an in-person visit to Lebanon is required to review paper indexes and microfilm.

Boone County Clerk Contact Information

The Boone County Clerk at the Lebanon courthouse handles all probate record requests for Zionsville and all of Boone County.

• Address: Boone County Courthouse, 202 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052
• Mail Address: Boone County Clerk, 202 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052
• Phone: Available through boonecircuitclerk.us
• Circuit Clerk Website: boonecircuitclerk.us
• County Website: boonecounty.in.gov
• Hours: Monday through Friday, standard business hours

The Boone County Clerk also offers staff-conducted name searches for a fee of $6 per name per year. This is useful if you want to find out whether a probate case exists for a relative without having to search yourself. Submit a written request with the name(s) to search, the year(s) to cover, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Staff will do the search and mail results to you. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for mailed responses.

The circuit clerk maintains all records of pleadings, motions, evidence, and court rulings. The clerk also issues marriage licenses and keeps records of all judgments, orders, and decrees.

Search Zionsville Probate Records Online

For Boone County cases filed since February 2017, use the Indiana MyCase portal. This free statewide tool lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. MyCase shows case summaries, docket entries, and available documents for Boone County estate and guardianship cases.

For cases from August 1993 through early 2017, the Judici.com website has a searchable database of Boone County cases. This covers a significant period of records not yet in MyCase. The Boone County Clerk notes on its website that "all cases since August 1993 may be searched on the www.judici.com website."

For cases before August 1993, you must visit the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon to review paper indexes, case files, and microfilm. The clerk's staff can assist with locating older records during office hours. For very old estate records, the Indiana State Archives may also have copies.

Types of Probate Records in Zionsville

Boone County maintains these types of probate records for Zionsville residents:

• Wills and testaments: Filed after death to begin probate; deposited wills kept for safekeeping before death are confidential until probate opens
• Estate administration: Complete case files for supervised and unsupervised estates
• Guardianships: Court-appointed oversight for minors and adults needing protection
• Conservatorships: Financial management under court supervision
• Civil and probate court records: All case records maintained by the clerk
• Marriage licenses: Issued by the clerk as part of its court functions

The Boone County Clerk describes its role: "The clerk maintains all records of pleadings, motions, papers, evidence and court rulings of the court." It also keeps records of all judgments, orders, and decrees. This covers the full scope of probate proceedings from initial petition through final order.

Probate Filing Fees in Boone County

Filing a probate case for a Zionsville resident costs $177 in Boone County. This is the statewide standard under IC 33-37-4-7. The $177 breaks down as: $120 Probate Costs Fee, $20 Automated Record Keeping, $20 Judicial Salaries, $5 Court Administration, $5 Document Storage, $5 Public Defense Administration, $1 Judicial Insurance Adjustment, and $1 Pro Bono Legal Services.

For staff-conducted name searches, Boone County charges $6 per name per year. This is a unique service not all counties offer. Copy fees are $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification costs $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Prepaid fees apply for mail requests. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for mailed results from staff searches.

How to Get Copies of Zionsville Probate Records

To get probate records from Boone County for a Zionsville estate, use one of these methods:

In person: Drive to the Boone County Courthouse at 202 Courthouse Square in Lebanon. The drive from Zionsville takes about 15 minutes. Standard weekday hours apply. Have the decedent's name and any known case information ready.

By mail with staff search: Send a written request to the Boone County Clerk at 202 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Include the year(s) to search, the name(s) to search, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Staff will search for $6 per name per year and mail results. Allow 4 to 6 weeks.

Online: Use MyCase for cases since February 2017, or Judici.com for older cases back to August 1993. The Boone County clerk sites at boonecircuitclerk.us and boonecounty.in.gov have current information on fees and procedures.

For full Boone County probate court information, visit our Boone County probate records page.

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