NOTE: The Marion County Recorder's Staff may not give legal advice. Please seek advice from an attorney.
How can I find out the Cert Date?
*NEW* One way of being updated on the Cert Date immediately is to subscribe to the Cert Date Subscription list. If you email your interest in this list to either Matt Heidelberger or Rob Pero, you can be added to a list of subscribers that receive the updated Cert Date immediatley to their email addresses. You can find the email addresses of Matt and Rob in the Administrative Staff list.
Can I call the office to find out if my document has been recorded or for document details?
Our staff is not able to give document information over the phone. You may submit your request in writing to our office. The Recorder's Office will respond to your request within 24 hours. You may also access any document information in the Recorder's Office on public access computers.
Submit your request to:
E-Mail: MCRCustomerService@indygov.org
First Class Mail; Marion County Recorders Office, 200 E. Washington St, Suite T-741
Indianapolis, IN 46204, Fax; 327-3942.
The Recorder's Office will respond to your request within 24 hours.
Can I access document information on line?
The Recorder's Office can make available information for a fee by internet or other media. Please see our list of services: Services
If I come to the Recorder's Office can I get a copy of my deed or search for property information?
The Recorder's Office provides public terminals to search and print documents and information. Document copies are a $1.00 a page and $5.00 for a certified copy. Our staff will briefly train you on how to search. However, if our staff looks the information up for you there will be an additional $5.00 fee.
Where can I acquire forms for recording?
You may find (forms) documents to record at either at an Office Supply Store, Library or the Internet.
We would recommend that you contact an Attorney to review your legal rights and any questions that you may have.
When I record a document how long will it be before I receive the original back?
The standard recording process takes 6 (six) to 8 (eight) weeks.
How do I verify ownership of property?
You may call the Township Assessor in the township that the property is located.
Link to County Assessor
How do I find out if a property has a lien?
You may access any document information in the Recorder's Office on public access computers.
Do I need a Sales Disclosure?
You would need to contact the Marion County Assessor's Office 327-4907
Link to County Assessor
How much will my document cost to record?
Document Fees
Where do I go to record my deed or conveyance of land?
Step 1 Go to Assessor's office to find out if you need to complete and sales disclosure.
and have your document stamped. 11th floor of the City County Building
Link to Assessor's Office here
Step 2 Go to the Auditor's office for the Auditor's Stamp. 8th floor of the City County Building.
Link to Assessor's Office here
Step 3 Go to the Recorder's Office to Record. 7th floor of the City County Building.