Grant County Deed Records

Grant County deed records are filed at the Grant County Recorder's Office in Marion, Indiana. All property transfers, mortgages, and other land documents for property in Grant County are recorded there and are open to public search and inspection. The county seat is the city of Marion, which is separate from Marion County -- Grant County is in north-central Indiana, and all deed filings for the county go to the recorder's office in the city of Marion at 401 S. Adams Street.

Grant County Recorder's Office

The Grant County Recorder's Office is at 401 S. Adams Street, 3rd Floor, in Marion. Kathy Foy serves as the elected recorder. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder is responsible for receiving, indexing, and preserving all documents that affect real property in Grant County. The office holds all deed records, mortgages, liens, easements, plat maps, and other land documents for the county. Grant County accepts e-recording, which lets title companies and law firms submit documents digitally without visiting the courthouse in person.

The office offers online deed record access through Tapestry and Laredo. Tapestry by Fidlar charges about $8.75 per search and works well for occasional users who need to check ownership or pull a deed copy. Laredo is a subscription-based system that makes more sense for high-volume users. Both platforms connect to the same Grant County Recorder database. Call the recorder at (765) 668-6559 for current hours and to confirm the latest online access options before visiting the Marion courthouse. The recorder's office is on the 3rd Floor; confirm suite or room details by phone if it's your first visit.

How to Search Grant County Property Records

Tapestry is the most accessible online tool for Grant County deed records. Go to tapestry.fidlar.com, create an account, and select Grant County. Each search costs about $8.75. You can look up deed records by owner name, parcel number, or document type. Once you find a record, you can view and download the document image. This works well for anyone who needs to check ownership or pull a recorded deed without driving to Marion.

Laredo offers subscription access to the same Grant County Recorder database. Title companies and law firms that record deeds frequently in Grant County tend to prefer Laredo because the per-search cost is lower at scale. If you only need occasional searches, Tapestry is the simpler option. Both platforms index the same documents, so the result will be the same either way.

For in-person searching, go to the 3rd Floor of the building at 401 S. Adams Street. The grantor-grantee index covers all recorded instruments in Grant County. IC 36-2-11-16 requires the recorder to maintain this index. Working through it, you can trace the full chain of ownership for any Grant County parcel. Staff can pull records by name or parcel number and make copies of documents found in the index. For older records that predate digital indexing, the physical index books at the office are the only source.

Certified copies of Grant County deed records are available from the recorder's office. Mail requests should include a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (765) 668-6559 to confirm the fee before sending payment.

Grant County Deed Recording Requirements

Documents submitted for recording in Grant County must comply with Indiana's statewide standards under IC 36-2-11-16.5. 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. Text must be at least 8-point type and dark enough to reproduce clearly when scanned. Documents that do not meet these standards will be returned unfiled.

Every deed in Grant 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 requires the recorder to redact Social Security numbers from documents before making them publicly available. Deeds that transfer property must first receive an auditor's stamp from the Grant County Auditor under IC 36-2-11-14. Do this step before taking the deed to the recorder's office. 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 very similar.

For e-recording in Grant County, documents must meet the same standards as paper submissions. Available services include Simplifile (800-460-5657) and CSC eRecording (866-652-0111). Contact the recorder's office to confirm which e-recording services are currently accepted. The Indiana Recorders Association publishes the Indiana Recording Manual as the comprehensive guide to document preparation for Grant County and all Indiana counties.

Grant County Deed Records and Indiana State Resources

Indiana maintains a state property portal with deed records, maps, and photos for state-owned land throughout Indiana, including parcels that may border private property in Grant County. The portal is a useful supplement to local Grant County recorder searches for properties near state-managed areas.

The Indiana State Land Office maintains records for state-controlled property that can supplement Grant County Recorder records. For Grant County property tax data linked to deed transfers, check Indiana Gateway. The Indiana State Board of Accounts audits county recorder offices to verify recording fees are collected correctly under Indiana law.

Grant County Deed Recording Fees

The fee to record a deed in Grant County is $25.00. Mortgages cost $55.00. Oversized pages add $5.00 each to the total. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page for standard size sheets. Larger pages cost $5.00 each. Certified copies carry an extra $5.00 fee. Lenders and title companies typically need certified copies for their closing files. For e-recording, the county recording fee is the same as paper, though the e-recording service may add its own transaction charge. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check for the copy fees. Call (765) 668-6559 to confirm the exact amount before mailing. IC 36-2-11-15 makes clear why recording your Grant County deed right after closing is important: once recorded, it gives constructive notice to all future buyers and lenders.

Cities in Grant County

The City of Marion is the county seat and the largest city in Grant County. All deed records for Marion and other Grant County communities are filed at the Grant County Recorder's Office on the 3rd Floor at 401 S. Adams Street. Note that the City of Marion (Grant County) is distinct from Marion County, which encompasses Indianapolis.

Other communities in Grant County include Gas City, Upland, Fairmount, and Jonesboro. Deed records for property in all Grant County communities are filed at the courthouse in Marion.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Grant County in north-central Indiana. Each has its own recorder's office and deed records. Confirm which county a property falls in before beginning your title search.