Find Deed Records in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville deed records are filed at the Clark County Recorder's office, where all property deeds, land transfers, and mortgage documents for Jeffersonville are kept as public record. Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County, so the recorder's office is right in the city, making in-person access easy for local residents. The Clark County Recorder accepts both in-person requests and e-recordings for new Jeffersonville deed filings.
Jeffersonville Quick Facts
Jeffersonville Deed Records at the Clark County Recorder
The Clark County Recorder is the official keeper of all deed records for Jeffersonville and every other city and town in Clark County. The Recorder is Steve Gill. The office is at 300 Corporate Drive, Room 102, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The phone number is (812) 285-6235. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder must record, index, and preserve all instruments affecting real property in Clark County, including every deed filed for a Jeffersonville property.
Jeffersonville borders Louisville, Kentucky, across the Ohio River. This location gives Clark County one of the higher deed recording volumes in southern Indiana. Many property transactions involve buyers, sellers, or lenders from both Indiana and Kentucky. The recorder handles this volume well, and e-recording is widely used for Jeffersonville closings. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
| Office | Clark County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Recorder | Steve Gill |
| Address | 300 Corporate Drive, Room 102, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
| Phone | (812) 285-6235 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST |
| E-Recording | Yes (Simplifile, CSC) |
The Clark County Recorder indexes all Jeffersonville deed records by grantor and grantee name as required under IC 36-2-11-14. You can search by the seller's name or the buyer's name. Both indexes are open to the public. The Jeffersonville City Clerk is Lisa Gill, reachable at lgill@cityofjeff.net. The City Clerk handles city-level records separate from deed records, which are a county function.
How to Search Jeffersonville Deed Records
Clark County is served by several online platforms for deed record searches. Beacon at beacon.schneidercorp.com has property ownership and parcel data for Jeffersonville addresses. It is a useful free starting point for basic ownership lookups before pulling a full deed document. Beacon shows parcel boundaries, current owner name, and assessment values for Clark County properties.
Doxpop at doxpop.com covers Clark County with pay-per-search pricing and document image access. You can search Jeffersonville deed records by grantor, grantee, document type, or date range. Doxpop is useful for tracing older ownership chains or looking for instruments filed across a broad range of years.
Tapestry by Fidlar at tapestry.fidlar.com also covers Clark County deed records with document images. Tapestry is used by title professionals who need consistent access to Clark County deed records for Jeffersonville and nearby communities.
To search Jeffersonville deed records online, you need the current owner's name, the property address, or the parcel ID number. Clark County parcel IDs are available through the Assessor's office or via Beacon. Under IC 36-2-11-14, the recorder keeps complete grantor and grantee indexes for every recorded instrument. The full chain of title for any Jeffersonville property is accessible through these public indexes.
To search in person, go to Room 102 at 300 Corporate Drive in Jeffersonville during business hours. Bring the property address or the owner's name. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $5 certification fee.
The Indiana IDOA state property portal provides context for how Indiana manages deed records statewide. The same legal framework applies to the Clark County Recorder when processing Jeffersonville deed documents.
For any Jeffersonville deed, the Clark County Recorder at (812) 285-6235 is the authoritative source for official legal deed documents tied to Clark County properties.
Recording a Deed in Jeffersonville
To record a deed for Jeffersonville property, bring the signed and notarized document to Room 102 at 300 Corporate Drive in Jeffersonville. The recorder checks the deed against the requirements in IC 36-2-11-14 before accepting it. The deed must include the legal description of the property, the names of the grantor and grantee, all required signatures, and a proper notary acknowledgment. If anything is missing, the deed comes back unfiled.
The base recording fee for a deed in Jeffersonville is $25. This is the standard Indiana deed recording fee under IC 36-2-11-15. Mortgage documents cost $55 to record. The first page needs a 3-inch top margin for the recorder's stamp. All text must be at least 8-point font. The preparer's name and address must appear on the document. Standard page size is 8.5 by 11 inches with at least half-inch margins on all other sides. A deed that does not meet these standards will be returned without recording.
If the deed resulted from a sale, you must include the sales disclosure form. Indiana requires this form for most arms-length property transfers. The recorder will not accept a deed without it when the transfer is taxable. This step is easy to overlook if you are not familiar with Indiana recording requirements.
Clark County accepts e-recording for Jeffersonville deed filings through Simplifile and CSC eRecording. Under IC 36-2-11-16.5, electronic recordings carry the same legal force as paper filings. E-recording is widely used by Jeffersonville title companies and attorneys who want to record deeds the same day as closing. Because Jeffersonville's real estate market is active and connected to the Louisville metro, e-recording is the standard method for most closings here.
IC 32-21-2-3 governs the legal effect of recording in Indiana. A deed recorded for Jeffersonville property is constructive notice to the world from the date of recording. Anyone who later buys or mortgages that property is legally assumed to know about every prior deed on record. Recording promptly after any Jeffersonville closing is essential to protect your ownership rights. IC 36-2-7.5-4 lets the county collect technology fees at recording to fund online systems that support public access to deed records.
Jeffersonville Deed Types and Property Records
The Clark County deed record system holds many types of documents for Jeffersonville real estate. Warranty deeds give buyers the strongest protection and are the most common type in Jeffersonville home sales. Special warranty deeds come up in some commercial transfers where the seller can only guarantee title during their period of ownership. Quitclaim deeds appear in estate settlements, divorce property transfers, and title corrections where no guarantee is needed.
Other documents in the Clark County deed record system for Jeffersonville include:
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Mortgage releases and payoff satisfactions
- Sheriff's deeds from Clark County foreclosure sales
- Trustee's deeds from estate and trust administration
- Easements for utilities and access on Jeffersonville parcels
- Subdivision plats for Jeffersonville neighborhoods
- Mechanic's liens and releases for construction work
- Affidavits of surviving joint tenancy and heirship
All of these are public records. IC 36-2-11 requires the Clark County Recorder to accept, index, and preserve every instrument affecting real property in the county. Any document that touches a Jeffersonville parcel is part of the public deed record file at the Recorder's office on Corporate Drive.
The Indiana Recorders Association at indianarecorders.org lists Clark County along with all other Indiana recorders and promotes consistent standards across all 92 counties. The Indiana State Board of Accounts at in.gov/sboa audits the Clark County Recorder and posts findings publicly, which helps ensure Jeffersonville deed records are properly maintained and accessible.
Jeffersonville Recording Fees
Recording fees at the Clark County Recorder are set by Indiana statute. The standard fees that apply to Jeffersonville deed recordings 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 (812) 285-6235 to confirm current fees before you go. Fees are payable at the counter. Third-party platforms like Beacon, Doxpop, and Tapestry charge their own access fees on top of the recorder's standard rates. IC 36-2-7.5-4 gives county recorders authority to collect fees and use them for records management and technology improvements.
Nearby Cities with Deed Records
Other qualifying cities near Jeffersonville in southern Indiana also have deed record pages. New Albany is in adjacent Floyd County and has its own recorder office.
Clark County Deed Records
Deed records for Jeffersonville are on file at the Clark County Recorder at 300 Corporate Drive in Jeffersonville. The recorder's office serves all cities and towns in Clark County. For full details on recording procedures, fee schedules, online access options, and related property records across all of Clark County, visit the county deed records page.