How to Search Indiana Recorded Documents (Start Here)

Recorded documents in Indiana — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the County Recorder in each county.

What this page covers: Indiana recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).

Where to start: Go to the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Many county county recorders offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.

Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.

Recorder of deeds
Recording statute
Affirmation statement: Required on all relevant documents
Number of counties
92 counties
Population
6,924,275
Households
2,729,800
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$207,000
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Indiana recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at inbiz.in.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.

Indiana Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)

Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Indiana — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Common recorded document types — typical volume
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).

What Changed in 2026 — Indiana Recorded Documents

2026
Indiana recorded documents portal active
The official Indiana portal at inbiz.in.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements Indiana state records.
2026
Indiana access in 2026
For 2026, Indiana continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check inbiz.in.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Indiana's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.

The 5-Type Indiana Recorded Documents Map

1
Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
Indiana County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Indiana Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Indiana for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Indiana county recorder; some at state mapping office.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Indiana Recorded Documents

❌ Myth: "All UCC filings are at the Indiana county."
✓ Truth: False. Most UCC filings (Article 9) are at the Indiana Secretary of State, not county.
❌ Myth: "All liens show up in a deed search."
✓ Truth: False. Federal tax liens may file at county OR state. Judgment liens vary. Always cross-check.
❌ Myth: "Recording a deed transfers title."
✓ Truth: False. The deed transfers title when delivered. Recording gives public notice — important but different.
❌ Myth: "DD-214 is only federal."
✓ Truth: Partially false. The original is federal (NPRC), but many veterans record a copy at their Indiana county for easy access.
❌ Myth: "Old Indiana recorded docs are fully digitized."
✓ Truth: False. Most Indiana counties only digitized records back to ~1990-2000. Older docs are paper at the courthouse.

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

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National view of this topic: All states: Recorded docs
Sample Indiana counties: Adams · Allen · Bartholomew · Benton · Blackford

Recorded Documents Databases

12 official Indiana recorded documents sources.

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Allen County Recorder | Indiana
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Bartholomew County
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Floyd County, Indiana
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County Municipalities / Greene County, Indiana
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Howard County: About
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Records Center/Research | Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
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The Marion County Clerk’s Record Center provides assistance with research and copy requests of documents recorded in the Official Records, including deeds, marriage licenses, plat maps and right-of-way documents. The Record Center building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Noble County: Recorder: What We Do
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The County Recorder's function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc.
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St. Joseph County, IN | Official Website
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Types of Recorded Documents
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Recorder - Elkhart County
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We preserve a wide variety of official documents affecting real estate and numerous other valuable miscellaneous documents including affidavits, plats, military discharges, contracts, and federal tax liens . ... It is the primary duty of the County Recorder to record instruments submitted for ...

Indiana Counties

92 Indiana counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.