Boone County Clerk’s Office Urges Residents to Come Prepared When Requesting REAL ID Documentation

Lebanon, IN — The Boone County Clerk’s Office is asking residents to be fully prepared before visiting the office to obtain documentation needed for their REAL ID applications. A significant number of delays have been caused by incomplete or missing information related to prior divorces, which require time-consuming manual searches by staff.

To streamline the process and better serve the public, the Clerk’s Office is requesting that individuals seeking divorce decrees or related documentation bring the following information with them:

* Verify the divorce petition was filed in Boone County, Indiana
* The full name(s) used at the time of the divorce
* An approximate date or year of the divorce

“Many people don’t realize that REAL ID requirements can include proof of name changes due to marriage or divorce,” said Lisa Bruder, Boone County Clerk. “When patrons arrive without any details about their divorce, it can take a significant amount of time to locate the correct records, which slows down service for everyone.”

The Clerk’s Office emphasizes that having even a general idea of the date of a divorce can greatly reduce wait times and improve efficiency.

REAL ID is a federal requirement for identification that will be necessary for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal facilities. The deadline for obtaining a REAL ID was May 7, 2025 and people attempting air travel without REAL ID now face long delays at the airport.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Boone County Clerk’s Office
212 Courthouse Square
Lebanon, Indiana 46052
Phone: (765) 482-3510
Website: www.boonecounty.in.gov/offices/clerk/<http://www.boonecounty.in.gov/offices/clerk/>

For more information on REAL ID requirements, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id