Access Hobart Deed Records
Hobart deed records are filed and maintained at the Lake County Recorder's office in Crown Point, where all property deeds, land transfers, and mortgage documents for Hobart are part of the public record available for search and copying. The Lake County Recorder is the official custodian of all deed records in Hobart under Indiana law, and any deed search or new recording for a Hobart property must go through the county recorder's office in Crown Point.
Hobart Quick Facts
Hobart Deed Records at the Lake County Recorder
The Lake County Recorder is the official office for all deed records in Hobart. The recorder's office is at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307, phone (219) 755-3360. Crown Point is about 8 miles south of Hobart on IN-51. This is where you go to file a new deed, search existing deed records, or get copies of recorded documents for Hobart properties. The recorder's website is at lcrecorder.com.
Hobart has its own City Clerk-Treasurer: Deborah Longer, 414 Main St., Hobart, IN 46342, phone 219-942-1940. The city clerk manages local city matters and records. But deed recording is handled at the county level in Indiana under IC 36-2-11. The Lake County Recorder in Crown Point is the only office that records and maintains deed records for Hobart properties. The city clerk does not accept deed filings or issue certified copies of deeds.
| Office | Lake County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | (219) 755-3360 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST |
| E-Recording | Available |
| Website | lcrecorder.com |
| City Clerk (city matters only) | Deborah Longer, 414 Main St., Hobart, (219) 942-1940 |
The recorder's staff includes Spanish and sign language speakers. The recorder keeps a full index of all deeds filed in Lake County, which covers every deed recorded for Hobart properties. Under IC 36-2-11, the county recorder is the designated keeper of all real property instruments in each Indiana county.
How to Search Hobart Deed Records
The Lake County Recorder provides online access to Hobart deed records through lcrecorder.com. You can search by name, address, or document number. This online portal lets you find deed records without going to Crown Point. Doxpop at doxpop.com also provides access to Lake County deed records, including Hobart properties. Doxpop lets you search by grantor, grantee, or legal description and shows document images so you can read the full text of any recorded deed.
Tapestry by Fidlar at tapestry.fidlar.com is another online service for Lake County deed records. Title companies and real estate attorneys use Tapestry to search Hobart deed records without traveling to the courthouse. Both Doxpop and Tapestry offer pay-per-search and subscription plans depending on how often you need access. The Indiana Recorders Association at indianarecorders.org links to tools and resources for deed record searches across Indiana, including Lake County.
To search in person, go to the recorder's office at 2293 N Main St in Crown Point during business hours. Staff can help you look up Hobart deed records by name or document number and make copies on the spot. Bring the property address or the owner's name. Plain copies cost $1 per page for standard sizes. Certified copies add a $5 certification fee on top of the copy cost.
The image below shows Indiana's state property and deeds portal, a useful resource for statewide deed and property information.
Access this portal at in.gov/idoa for state property and deed data that may relate to Hobart parcels near state-managed land or government properties.
Recording a Deed for Hobart Property
To record a deed for Hobart property, bring or mail the signed, notarized document to the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N Main St in Crown Point. The recorder reviews the deed against IC 36-2-11-14 standards before accepting it. The deed must have the legal description, names of grantor and grantee, all grantor signatures, and a notary acknowledgment. If anything is missing, the recorder returns the document without recording it.
The recording fee for a deed is $25 under IC 36-2-11-15. Mortgages cost $55. If the deed involves a sale, you must include the sales disclosure form (State Form 46021) for taxable transfers. The recorder will not process the deed without this form. Call (219) 755-3360 to confirm any other local requirements before bringing your Hobart deed to the office.
Electronic recording is available through Simplifile and eRecording. These services let title companies, lenders, and law firms submit Hobart deeds without traveling to Crown Point. E-recording typically confirms acceptance within minutes, which is useful for real estate closings where same-day recording is needed. Most Hobart real estate closings now use electronic recording for speed and convenience.
Under IC 32-21-2-3, a deed recorded at the Lake County Recorder provides constructive notice from the recording date. Anyone who later acquires an interest in the same Hobart property is legally presumed to know about all prior recorded deeds, even if they never checked. Not recording leaves your deed vulnerable to later purchasers who do search the record. Recording right after closing on Hobart property is the safest approach.
Under IC 36-2-11-16.5, the recorder indexes each deed by grantor and grantee name after recording. This makes Hobart deed records searchable by name online and at the courthouse. The recorder also creates a digital image of each document, which appears in the public portal and in services like Doxpop and Tapestry. Once recorded and indexed, the deed is part of the permanent public record for Lake County.
Types of Hobart Property Records
The Lake County Recorder holds many types of property documents for Hobart. These include:
- Warranty deeds
- Quitclaim deeds
- Sheriff's deeds and trustee's deeds
- Mortgages and refinance instruments
- Mortgage releases and satisfactions
- Easements and right-of-way documents
- Subdivision plats and lot splits
- Mechanic's liens and lien releases
- Affidavits of survivorship
- Lis pendens notices
All of these are public records under Indiana law. Anyone can search the index and request copies. Hobart has active residential development and commercial growth along IN-51 and the I-65 corridor, so the recorder handles a regular stream of new deed filings each month. If you are buying Hobart property, a title search will pull all recorded instruments from the Lake County Recorder's index to check for any outstanding liens or encumbrances before you close.
IC 36-2-7.5-4 allows the county to use recording fees for technology and records management. This funds the online portal that makes Hobart deed records accessible through lcrecorder.com and third-party services. The Indiana State Board of Accounts at in.gov/sboa provides oversight for Lake County's recorder operations.
Hobart Recording Fees
Standard fees at the Lake County Recorder for Hobart deed records are:
- Deed recording: $25
- Mortgage recording: $55
- Plain copies: $1 per page (up to 11x17 inches)
- Certified copies: $5 certification fee plus copy cost
Call (219) 755-3360 or visit lcrecorder.com to confirm current fees. Fees are set by state statute. Electronic recording services add their own transaction fees on top of the recorder's standard rates.
Nearby Cities with Deed Records
These qualifying cities are near Hobart in Lake County and the surrounding region. All Lake County cities share the same recorder's office in Crown Point.
Lake County Deed Records
Deed records for Hobart are on file at the Lake County Recorder in Crown Point. The recorder serves all cities and towns in Lake County. For full details on recording procedures, fees, online access tools, and all Lake County deed records, visit the county deed records page.