New Albany Deed Records
New Albany deed records are held at the Floyd County Recorder's office, where all property deeds, land transfers, and mortgage documents for New Albany are filed and kept as public record. New Albany is the county seat of Floyd County, which means the recorder's office is right in the city, making in-person deed record access straightforward for local residents and property owners.
New Albany Quick Facts
New Albany Deed Records at the Floyd County Recorder
The Floyd County Recorder is the official keeper of all deed records for New Albany and every other city and town in Floyd County. The Recorder is Lois Endris. The office is at 311 Hauss Square, Room 115, New Albany, IN 47150. The phone number is (812) 948-5430. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder must record, index, and preserve all instruments affecting real property in Floyd County, which includes every deed filed for a New Albany property.
The Floyd County Courthouse on Hauss Square is in the heart of New Albany. Parking is available in the area, and the recorder's office is on the first floor in Room 115. Staff can assist with deed lookups and copies during regular office hours. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Call (812) 948-5430 before visiting to confirm hours and what to bring.
| Office | Floyd County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Recorder | Lois Endris |
| Address | 311 Hauss Square, Room 115, New Albany, IN 47150 |
| Phone | (812) 948-5430 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST |
| City Clerk | clerk@cityofnewalbany.com |
| Online Access | Tapestry (Fidlar Technologies); Laredo |
The New Albany City Clerk's office at clerk@cityofnewalbany.com handles city-level municipal records. Deed records for New Albany property are a county function handled by the Floyd County Recorder. The recorder indexes all New Albany deed records by grantor and grantee name as required under IC 36-2-11-14, making it possible to search by buyer or seller name through the public index.
How to Search New Albany Deed Records
Floyd County deed records, including all New Albany property filings, are available online through Fidlar Technologies. Fidlar's Tapestry platform at tapestry.fidlar.com lets you search by grantor, grantee, document type, or date range without visiting the recorder's office. Document images can be viewed and printed through the platform, typically with a fee for full access. Laredo is another Fidlar platform used by title professionals who need consistent high-volume access to the county index.
To get started with a New Albany deed search, you will need at least one of the following:
- Name of the current or past property owner
- Street address of the New Albany property
- Instrument number assigned at prior recording
- Date range covering when the deed was filed
IC 36-2-11-14 requires the recorder to keep these records open to the public during office hours and through online systems. No reason or special permission is needed to access New Albany deed records. These are public documents that anyone can view.
The Beacon mapping tool at beacon.schneidercorp.com is also useful for New Albany property research. It shows parcel boundaries, ownership data, and assessment figures for Floyd County properties. Use it to identify the right parcel and parcel ID before pulling the full deed record from the Fidlar system.
The Indiana State Board of Accounts provides statewide oversight of county recorder offices at in.gov/sboa. The Indiana Recorders Association at indianarecorders.org lists Floyd County and all other Indiana counties. New Albany's position across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky means some properties near the river may have complex ownership histories, but the Indiana legal deed record for any New Albany parcel is at the Floyd County Recorder.
The Indiana IDOA state property portal provides context for how Indiana manages deed documentation statewide. The same recording standards and legal framework apply to the Floyd County Recorder for all New Albany deed filings.
For any New Albany deed, the Floyd County Recorder at (812) 948-5430 is the authoritative source for the official legal deed document.
Recording a Deed in New Albany
When a New Albany property changes hands, the deed must be filed with the Floyd County Recorder to create a public record of the transfer. Indiana Code IC 32-21-2-3 explains why this matters. A deed that is signed but not recorded does not provide public notice of the ownership change. That creates legal risk if a competing claim arises later. Record your deed promptly after any New Albany closing.
Before submitting a deed to the Floyd County Recorder, make sure the document meets the requirements of IC 36-2-11-15. The deed must include the grantor and grantee names in full, a legal description of the New Albany property, notarized signatures, and a 3-inch clear margin at the top of the first page for the recorder's stamp. All text must be at least 8-point font. Standard page size is 8.5 by 11 inches. Documents missing required elements will be returned without recording.
If the deed resulted from a sale, you must also include the Indiana sales disclosure form. The recorder will not accept a deed from a taxable sale without it. This is a requirement that catches people off guard if they are not used to Indiana recording rules.
Standard fees for recording New Albany property documents with the Floyd County Recorder are:
- Deed recording: $25
- Mortgage recording: $55
- Plain copies: $1 per page (up to 11x17 inches)
- Certified copies: $5 certification fee plus copy cost
Once recorded, the Floyd County Recorder assigns an instrument number under IC 36-2-11-16.5. This number is logged in the public index and links to the stored document. Keep it for future searches. It is the fastest reference for finding your New Albany deed record later. E-recording through Simplifile is available for title companies and attorneys who want to submit Floyd County deed documents electronically without a trip to the courthouse. IC 36-2-7.5-4 allows the county to collect technology fees at recording to fund the online systems that support public access to New Albany deed records.
New Albany Deed Types and Property Records
The Floyd County Recorder holds a variety of documents tied to New Albany real estate. Warranty deeds are the most common for residential sales in New Albany. The seller guarantees the title is clear. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds, without any promise about the title quality. These appear in estate matters, divorce settlements, and corrections to prior deeds. Sheriff's deeds come from court-ordered sales such as foreclosures and are also part of the Floyd County index for New Albany properties.
Other New Albany land records at the Floyd County Recorder include:
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Mortgage releases and payoff satisfactions
- Mechanic's liens from contractors and suppliers
- Plat maps showing New Albany neighborhood subdivisions
- Easements for drainage, utilities, and access
- Affidavits tied to ownership changes or corrections
- Lis pendens filings tied to pending court actions
- Trustee's deeds from estate and trust administration
IC 36-2-11 requires the recorder to accept, index, and preserve every instrument affecting real property in the county. Any document that touches a New Albany parcel is part of the public deed record at the Floyd County courthouse on Hauss Square. If you are buying New Albany property, a title search pulls all of these records to confirm no outstanding claims or encumbrances before the sale closes.
A title search on a New Albany property traces ownership through the Floyd County Recorder's index and covers every deed, lien, and encumbrance recorded against the property. Most lenders require a title search before approving a mortgage. For preliminary personal research, start with Tapestry or Beacon. For a full, reliable title search, a licensed title company or real estate attorney in the Floyd County area is the better choice. They know how to read the index, spot gaps, and take action to fix title problems before a New Albany sale closes.
Nearby Cities with Deed Records
Other qualifying cities near New Albany in southern Indiana also have deed record pages. Jeffersonville is in adjacent Clark County and has its own county recorder office.
Floyd County Deed Records
Deed records for New Albany are on file at the Floyd County Recorder at 311 Hauss Square in New Albany. The recorder's office serves all cities and towns in Floyd County. For full details on recording procedures, fee schedules, online access options, and related property records across all of Floyd County, visit the county deed records page.