Recorder Office
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LaGrange County Recorder
About the Lagrange County Recorder
Land records in Lagrange County are recorded by the County Recorder. The office is held by Sheila Getz.
Deed records can be researched as far back as 1832. Tapestry offers pay-as-you-go access; Laredo Anywhere is a monthly subscription. Recorders are not researchers.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Indiana Code § 36-2-7-10 (2024), Justia · Recorder / LaGrange County, Indiana
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| Deeds and other conveyances | $25.00 flat (per deed or other instrument, not by page) |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $55.00 flat (per mortgage) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $25.00 flat (release is an instrument other than a mortgage) |
| Other standard documents | $25.00 flat (any instrument other than a mortgage) |
Other charges
| Document that does not meet the formatting standards | $5.00 per page when Pages larger than 8 1/2 by 14 inches: $25 for the first page and $5 for each additional page |
|---|---|
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | $5.00 |
StatewideWhere the county recorder has elected to attest to the release, partial release, or assignment of any mortgage, judgment, lien, or oil and gas lease on a multiple transaction document, each transaction after the first is $7 plus the $25 fee. Release of political subdivision liens on property sold or transferred under IC 6-1.1-24-6.1 or IC 36-1-11: $25 per parcel. Copies of pages larger than 11 x 17 inches: $5 per page. Counties may add an affordable housing fee of $10 per document by ordinance (IC 36-2-7-10(c)(9)); Marion County fees are set under IC 36-2-7-10.5 and 10.7. No fee is charged to record official bonds of public officers.
LaGrange County Recorder's Office does not accept blanket documents for recording. Mechanics lien: $25.00 with one first-class mailing; $2.00 for each additional mailing.
Transfer tax
No transfer tax. None is collected when a document is recorded. (statewide)
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Indiana Code § 36-2-7-10 (2024), Justia · Selling a Home in Indiana (2026 Guide), Ridley · Schedule of Fees / LaGrange County, Indiana
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Paper size | Not more than 8 1/2 x 14 inches; individual pages, not permanently bound and not a continuous form (statewide, IC 36-2-11-16.5(b)(1)) |
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| First page top margin | 2 in (statewide, IC 36-2-11-16.5(b)(2)) |
| Other margins | 0.5 in (statewide, IC 36-2-11-16.5(b)(2)) |
| Minimum type size | 10 pt (statewide, IC 36-2-11-16.5(b)(3)) |
| Ink and paper | Typewritten or computer generated in black ink on white paper of at least 20 pound weight (statewide, IC 36-2-11-16.5(b)) |
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, IC 36-2-11-15(b)(1), (c)) |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, IC 32-21-2-3(e)) |
| Tax statement mailing address required | Yes (statewide, IC 32-21-2-3(e)) |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes |
StatewideFirst and last pages: at least 2 inches on the top and bottom and 1/2 inch on each side. Each additional page: at least 1/2 inch on the top, bottom, and each side.
StatewideDocuments may not contain an individual's Social Security number unless required by law, and must carry the statement: "I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required by law (name)." at the conclusion of the instrument, immediately preceding or following the prepared-by statement. Instruments must bear an acknowledgment or a proof. Conveyances must state the tax statement mailing address and the grantee's mailing address at the end of the conveyance, immediately preceding or following the statements required by IC 36-2-11-15. The formatting standards of IC 36-2-11-16.5 do not apply to court judgments, orders, or writs; wills or death certificates; plats; or surveys.
The name of each person executing the document must match identically in the body of the document. The person making the affirmation statement must print their name below the statement. Auditor endorsement required on real estate transfers (IC 36-2-11-14).
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Sales Disclosure Form (State Form 46021) Statewide Department of Local Government FinanceWhenever a conveyance document (a transfer of a real property interest for valuable consideration) is filed; filed with the county auditor after the county assessor stamps it; $10 filing fee for conditions subject to the fee
Submitting documents
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
|---|---|
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| Processing time | Documents that transfer property first go to the Assessor and Auditor, which could take several days depending on their workload; documents that do not transfer usually can be recorded upon submission. |
Recorded documents can be picked up by someone other than the owner.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Sales Disclosure Form Instructions, State of Indiana · Indiana Code § 36-2-11-16.5, FindLaw · Indiana Code § 36-2-11-15 (2025), Justia · Indiana Code § 32-21-2-3 (2024), Justia · Recording Requirements / LaGrange County, Indiana · Electronic filing of Documents / LaGrange County, Indiana · FAQs / LaGrange County, Indiana
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How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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