Boone County, Indiana Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Mike Nielsen

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I get a VIN check?

Call dispatch 765-482-1412 and ask for an officer to come to do a VIN check.

Q2. How do I get an accident report?

Accident reports are available on-line at www.buycrash.com or by visiting the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Q3. How do I get a copy of an Incident Report?

Any Incident Report or calls for service that you need can be requested by calling 765-483-6408.  You may also complete a Request for Public Record form.  Once completed it can be emailed to BCSO-Admin@co.boone.in.us or faxed to 765-483-3370.

Q4. How do I get a background check?

Background checks can be completed by visiting the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  You will need a photo ID and Social Security Number.  Boone County Sheriff’s will give you a county wide background check.

Q5. How do I get fingerprinted?

To Schedule an appointment visit www.IdentoGo.com website.  This will allow you to pick a location to get fingerprinted.  You may also contact them at 877-472-6917 if you have any questions.

If you require ink fingerprints or are ordered by the courts to have your prints done.  You will need to appear in person at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and speak with the Jail Division.  You will need to have proper Identification and a Court Order if applicable.

Q6. I lost my bond receipt, how do I get a copy?

You may come into the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with proper identification and a replacement receipt will be provided for you.

Q7. How do I get my bond money back?

You must take a copy of your bond receipt to the Boone County Clerk’s office located at the 2nd floor of the Boone County Courthouse.   

Q8. How do I retrieve my property?

If property was taken into the Boone County Sheriff’s Office custody you must call 765-482-1412 and set up an appointment with one of our Investigators.  

Q9. What is a Tax Warrant?

A tax warrant is a reminder for taxes that are due and is sent by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at the request of the Indiana Department of Revenue.

Q10. How do I pay my tax warrant?

There are two ways to pay a tax warrant.  At the bottom of the home page of our website you can pay your tax warrant. Simply fill out the information and choose Tax Warrant from the drop down.  You will need to enter your tax warrant number located you your bill. 

You may also come into the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and make your payment at the administration window.

Q11. How do I file a Protective Order?

You need to go to the Clerk’s Office located on the 2nd floor of the Boone County Courthouse.

Brittany Hicks

Executive Secretary

1905 Indianapolis Ave

Lebanon, IN 46052

765-483-3372bhicks@co.boone.in.us

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8am - 4pm

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