Daviess County Property Deed Records

Daviess County deed records are recorded and maintained at the Daviess County Recorder's Office in Washington, Indiana. All property transfers, mortgages, and real estate instruments for land in Daviess County are filed there and are open to public search and inspection.

Daviess County Recorder's Office

The Daviess County Recorder's Office is located at the Daviess County Courthouse at 200 E. Walnut Street in Washington, Indiana. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder is responsible for receiving, indexing, and preserving all documents that affect real property in Daviess County. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting land ownership. Daviess County is located in southwest Indiana, and the recorder's office handles deed and mortgage recordings for agricultural land, residential properties, and commercial parcels throughout the county. Staff assist the public with searches and copy requests during regular business hours at the Washington courthouse.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Contact the recorder at (812) 254-8677, by fax at (812) 254-8680, or by email at recorder@daviesscounty.net. Most Indiana recorder offices stop accepting new recordings 15 to 30 minutes before closing, so plan to arrive at the Washington courthouse before 3:45 PM if you need to file that day. Documents are typically processed the same day. Staff can often answer basic deed record questions by phone before you make the trip to Washington.

Search Daviess County Deed Records

The Daviess County Recorder's Office in Washington is the primary source for deed records for property in Daviess County. Counter staff can search by grantor name, grantee name, or parcel number. Most counter searches are free; copies carry a per-page fee. For older records, especially those that predate electronic indexing, an in-person search at the courthouse is the most reliable method. Bring a full legal name or parcel ID to get the fastest results.

Online tools supplement in-person searches. Beacon by Schneider Corp provides parcel data for Daviess County, including owner name, assessed value, and sale history. Start here when you want to identify a parcel or verify current ownership before requesting a deed copy from the recorder. Doxpop indexes recorded instruments from Indiana counties including Daviess County. You can search by name or document type and access document images on a pay-per-view or subscription basis. Tapestry by Fidlar may also cover Daviess County deed records. Check coverage on both platforms before purchasing access.

For certified copies of Daviess County deed records, contact the recorder by phone or in person. Mail requests should include a check for the correct amount and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Confirm the fee with the recorder at (812) 254-8677 before sending payment for Daviess County deed copies.

Note: Contact the Daviess County Recorder to confirm which online platforms actively index Daviess County deed records and the earliest date of their coverage.

Daviess County Deed Recording Standards

All documents recorded in Daviess County must comply with Indiana's statewide standards under IC 36-2-11-16.5. This statute covers paper size, margin requirements, and print quality. White paper in standard sizes (8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inches) is required. The top margin on the first page must be at least 2 inches for the recorder's stamp. All other margins must be 0.5 inches or more. Print must be at least 8-point type and dark enough to reproduce clearly when scanned. Documents that fall short of these standards are returned unfiled at the Daviess County Recorder's counter.

Every deed in Daviess County must include the physical mailing address of each grantee under IC 32-21-2-3. The document preparer must include their name and address under IC 36-2-11-15. That statute also directs the recorder to redact Social Security numbers from documents before making them publicly available. Deeds that transfer property must carry an auditor's stamp from the Daviess County Auditor under IC 36-2-11-14 before the recorder will accept them. Visit the auditor first, then bring the deed to the recorder. All deeds and mortgages must be notarized in compliance with IC 33-42-10-2. The notary must sign and seal the document. IC 36-2-11-16 applies when names on a deed are identical or similar.

The Indiana Recorders Association and its Indiana Recording Manual are the go-to references for preparing documents for recording in Daviess County. Attorneys and title companies who regularly file in Daviess County should review the manual to reduce rejected submissions.

Indiana State Property Deed Resources

Indiana's State Land Office maintains state-level deed records, property maps, and photos that supplement local Daviess County deed searches. These resources cover state-managed land throughout southwest Indiana and are maintained separately from county recorder filings.

The Indiana State Land Office at in.gov covers state-owned property deeds and maps. For Daviess County property tax data linked to deed transfers, visit Indiana Gateway.

Daviess County Recording Fees

Daviess County uses Indiana's standard recording fee schedule. Deeds cost $25.00 to record. Mortgages cost $55.00. Oversized pages carry a $5.00 per-page surcharge. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Copies larger than 11 by 17 inches cost $5.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 fee plus the per-page copy cost. Cash or check is accepted at the recorder's counter in Washington. For mail requests, include a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Indiana State Board of Accounts reviews county recorder fees to ensure compliance with state law.

Cities in Daviess County

No cities in Daviess County exceed the 25,000 population threshold. Deed records for all communities are recorded at the Daviess County Recorder's Office. Washington is the county seat and largest city in Daviess County. Other communities in the county include Odon, Elnora, and Plainville. All property documents for land throughout Daviess County are filed at the Washington courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Daviess County is in southwest Indiana. These counties share borders with Daviess County, and each has its own recorder's office for property deed records.