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.

Population
6,924,275
Households
2,729,800
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$207,000

Recorded Documents Databases

12 official Indiana recorded documents sources.

Recorded Documents

Allen County Recorder | Indiana
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This site is designed to provide you with a variety of tools designed to help promote understanding and a higher quality of life in Allen County neighborhoods. Below you will find maps, contact information and other information relating to most Allen County subdivisions.
Bartholomew County
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Founded in 1821, Bartholomew County is located in the southeastern part of the state with Columbus serving as the county seat . Covering 409 square miles, it lies mostly in the level areas surrounding the East Fork of the White River and its tributaries. The county is intersected by Interstate ...
Floyd County, Indiana
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An official website of the Indiana State Government · Accessibility Settings · Language Translation · Governor Mike Braun · Floyd County · MENU · Close Menu · 120 W. Spring Street Suite 300, New Albany, IN 47150 Contact · Payments · Bids, RFPs & RFQs ·
County Municipalities / Greene County, Indiana
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Greene County, Indiana · Menu · Start Content · A list of cities and towns in Greene County, Indiana: Bloomfield · Jasonville · Linton · Lyons · Solsberry · Newberry · Switz City · Worthington · Click here to view an interactive map of County cities and towns.
Howard County: About
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We are at the heart of Central Indiana and a short drive puts you in some of the premier cities in the country, such as Indianapolis and Chicago. Our quality of life is unmatched. From incredible healthcare providers to our strong schools and colleges, our trail system, our farmers market and abundant festivals to name just a few. It is easy to understand why families choose to make Howard County a place to call home!
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.
Miami County, IN | Official Website
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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.
St. Joseph County, IN | Official Website
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Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), in partnership with St. Joseph County and Elkhart County, is pleased to announce two public listening sessions for the Rail Corridor Study focused on at-grade railroad crossings in eastern St.
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Live NOW in Select Counties at www.landrecords.com. Click here to attend one of our training sessions and see it in action
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Indiana's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Indiana's court system is headed by the Indiana Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court, Superior/Circuit Court, City and Town Courts. Many Indiana courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Indiana Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Indiana vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Indiana Department of Health (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Indiana sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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