Bartholomew County Recorder

The recorder is responsible for maintaining records for real property located in Bartholomew County.

Deeds not exceeding 8.5" X 14" (Including rerecorded instruments - fee includes 1 oversized page) $25

Mortgage Not Exceeding 8.5" X 14"- $55

Affidavits / Other Documents Not Exceeding 8.5" X 14"- $25

Each Release / Partial Release / Assignment Not Exceeding 8.5" X 14"- $25

Any Document Exceeding 9" X 15" Within any document shall be charged $5

Mechanic's Lien With One First-Class Mailing, First Page $25
Each Additional Page $2

Additional Services:
Each Cross-Reference of a Recorded Document $7
Certifying or Acknowledging a Document $5
Copies 11" X 17" or smaller per page $1
Copies Larger than 11" X 17" per page $5

Note that recording fees are subject to change and should be verified with the local recorder prior to submitting documents.

* To record a conveyance or mortgage at the Allen County Recorder's Office, the instrument must be properly acknowledged.

* Beneath the signatures of the persons who executed the document, the persons witnessing it, and the notary public, names must be printed, stamped, or typed.

* If the instrument submitted for recording is a copy, the instrument should be marked 'Copy.'

* Documents should be on white paper no larger than 8.5 x 14 inches. Paper should be twenty pound weight and not continuously bound.

* On the first and last page of a document, the top and bottom margins should be at least 2 inches and 1/2 inch on the sides.

* On each additional page, margins should be at least inch on the top, bottom, and sides.

* Documents should be computer generated or typed with at least 10 point font.

* The name of the person preparing the instrument must be given on the document. This can be given in the following form: 'This instrument prepared by NAME.'

* Notarized documents require county residence of notary and commission expiration.

* A transfer of deeds for taxation requires an endorsement by the county auditor before recording takes places.

* The grantee's name and address is required to be on all documents of conveyance.

* Documents should not contain full social security numbers or other personal identification numbers.

* A Sales Disclosure form is required to be submitted with the deed.