Access Schererville Deed Records
Schererville 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 Schererville are kept as part of the official public record. The Lake County Recorder handles all real property instruments for Schererville under Indiana law, meaning any deed search or recording for a Schererville property goes through the county recorder's office, not the town itself.
Schererville Quick Facts
Schererville Deed Records at the Lake County Recorder
The Lake County Recorder is the official office for all deed records in Schererville. The recorder's office is at 2293 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307, phone (219) 755-3360. Crown Point is about 10 miles south of Schererville on US-41. The recorder's office is where you go to file a new deed, look up an existing one, or get certified copies of recorded documents for Schererville properties.
Schererville has its own local government, and you can find town information at schererville.org. The town's Clerk-Treasurer handles local town business. But deed recording is handled at the county level under IC 36-2-11, not at the town level. The Lake County Recorder's office at lcrecorder.com is the place for all deed recording and deed record searches for Schererville property.
| 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 |
The Town of Schererville maintains its website at schererville.org. Deed records for Schererville properties are filed with the Lake County Recorder in Crown Point.
Contact the Lake County Recorder at (219) 755-3360 or visit lcrecorder.com to search deed records for Schererville properties.
How to Search Schererville Deed Records
The Lake County Recorder provides online access to Schererville deed records at lcrecorder.com. You can search by name, address, or document number. The online index lets you find deed records without going to Crown Point. Doxpop at doxpop.com also provides access to Lake County deed records, including Schererville properties. You can search by grantor, grantee, or legal description. Pay-per-search and subscription plans are available on Doxpop.
Tapestry by Fidlar at tapestry.fidlar.com is another commercial option for online deed record access. Title companies and law firms use Tapestry to pull Lake County deed records for Schererville properties without visiting the recorder's office. Results include document images so you can read the full text of any recorded deed. The Indiana Recorders Association at indianarecorders.org links to resources for finding deed records across Indiana, including Lake County.
To search in person, go to the recorder's office at 2293 N Main St in Crown Point. Staff can look up Schererville deed records by name or document number and make copies from the system. 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. The recorder's office staff includes Spanish and sign language speakers who can assist if needed.
For state-level property reference, the Indiana IDOA portal at in.gov/idoa covers state property deeds and maps. The Indiana State Board of Accounts at in.gov/sboa provides oversight for county recorder offices across Indiana.
Recording a Deed for Schererville Property
To record a deed for Schererville property, bring or mail the signed, notarized document to the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N Main St in Crown Point. The recorder checks the deed against IC 36-2-11-14 requirements before accepting it. The deed must include the legal description, names of grantor and grantee, signatures of all grantors, and a notary acknowledgment. If any required element is missing, the recorder returns it without recording.
The recording fee for a deed is $25 under IC 36-2-11-15. Mortgages cost $55. If the deed is for a sale, you must include the sales disclosure form (State Form 46021) for taxable transfers. The recorder will not accept the deed without this form if the transfer involves consideration. Electronic recording is available through services like Simplifile and eRecording, which let law firms and title companies submit Schererville deeds without going to Crown Point.
Under IC 32-21-2-3, recording your deed at the Lake County Recorder gives constructive notice to the world from the date of recording. Anyone who later acquires an interest in the same Schererville property is legally presumed to know about all previously recorded deeds. Failing to record leaves your claim unprotected against later purchasers who do search the public record. Recording promptly after closing is the only way to protect your title to Schererville property.
Under IC 36-2-11-16.5, the recorder indexes every deed by grantor and grantee name after recording. This index is what makes Schererville deed records searchable by name online and at the courthouse. The recorder also scans each document for a digital image. Once indexed and imaged, the deed is part of the permanent public record in Lake County.
IC 36-2-7.5-4 gives the county authority to use recording fees for records management and technology upgrades. This funds the online portal and keeps Schererville deed records accessible through lcrecorder.com and third-party services like Doxpop and Tapestry.
Types of Deed Records for Schererville
The Lake County Recorder holds many types of property documents for Schererville, including:
- 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
- Mechanic's liens and releases
- Affidavits of survivorship
- Lis pendens notices
All of these are public records. Anyone can search the index and get copies. Schererville is an active residential community with ongoing development along the US-30 and US-41 corridors, so the recorder handles a regular stream of new deed transfers and mortgage recordings each month. If you are buying Schererville property, a title search will pull all recorded instruments from the Lake County Recorder's index to confirm clear title before closing.
Schererville Recording Fees
Standard fees for recording Schererville deed records at the Lake 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
Call (219) 755-3360 or visit lcrecorder.com to confirm current fees before you go. Fees are set by Indiana statute and do not change often, but it is smart to verify before recording a Schererville deed.
Nearby Cities with Deed Records
These qualifying cities near Schererville are also in Lake County or nearby counties. All Lake County cities share the same recorder's office in Crown Point.
Lake County Deed Records
Deed records for Schererville are on file at the Lake County Recorder in Crown Point. The recorder serves all cities and towns in Lake County from the county seat. For full details on recording procedures, fee schedules, online access, and all Lake County deed records, visit the county deed records page.