Search Greene County Deed Records

Greene County deed records are kept at the Greene County Recorder's Office in Bloomfield, Indiana. All property transfers, mortgages, and other real estate instruments for land in Greene County are filed there and are open to public search and inspection.

Greene County Recorder's Office

The Greene County Recorder's Office is inside the courthouse at 1 E Main St in Bloomfield. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder is responsible for receiving, indexing, and permanently storing every document that meets Indiana's recording standards. The office holds all land records for Greene County, including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plat maps, and survey documents. The recorder's office is the official starting point for any property search or deed filing in Greene County.

Greene County offers online deed record access through three platforms: Doxpop, Tapestry by Fidlar, and Laredo. This gives users flexibility in how they search. Doxpop and Tapestry work well for occasional users with pay-per-search pricing. Laredo is a subscription-based system suited for title companies and law firms that search Greene County deed records frequently. All three platforms connect to the same recorder database, so the underlying records are the same regardless of which platform you use. Call the Greene County Recorder at (812) 384-2020 for current hours and to confirm which online platforms are active. Plan to arrive before 3:45 PM if you need to file new documents in person, as most Indiana offices stop accepting new recordings 15 to 30 minutes before the posted closing time.

How to Find Greene County Property Deed Records

Greene County gives you three online options for searching deed records. Doxpop is a good starting point. Go to doxpop.com and select Greene County from the Indiana list. Doxpop charges a per-search fee and lets you view and download document images. This is the simplest option for occasional users who need to check a deed or look up property ownership without traveling to Bloomfield.

Tapestry at tapestry.fidlar.com is another pay-per-search option at about $8.75 per search. Laredo is the subscription-based alternative, which works better for high-volume users. All three platforms pull from the same Greene County Recorder database. The choice comes down to how often you search and which payment structure fits your needs.

For in-person searching, go to the Greene County Courthouse at 1 E Main St in Bloomfield. The recorder's office has the full grantor-grantee index for all recorded instruments. IC 36-2-11-16 requires the recorder to maintain this index. Staff can pull records by name or parcel number and help you identify the full set of documents on file for any Greene County property. For older records not in the online systems, the physical index books at the courthouse are the primary source.

Certified copies of Greene County deed records are available from the recorder's office. For mail requests, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check for the copy fees. Call (812) 384-2020 to confirm the fee before mailing your request.

Greene County Deed Recording Requirements

Documents recorded in Greene County must comply with Indiana's statewide standards under IC 36-2-11-16.5. The statute covers paper size, margins, 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. Text must be printed at 8-point type or larger and dark enough to scan clearly. Documents that don't meet these requirements will be returned unfiled at the Bloomfield courthouse.

Each deed in Greene County must include the physical mailing address of every 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 Greene County Auditor under IC 36-2-11-14 before the recorder will accept them. Visit the auditor's office first. 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.

E-recording services like Simplifile (800-460-5657) and CSC eRecording (866-652-0111) may be available for Greene County. Contact the recorder's office to confirm. The Indiana Recorders Association publishes the Indiana Recording Manual covering all document requirements for Greene County and all Indiana counties.

Greene County Deed Records and Indiana State Resources

Indiana's state property portal provides deed records, maps, and photos for state-owned land throughout Indiana. The portal is useful for Greene County parcels near state forests, wildlife areas, and other public land managed at the state level in this part of southwestern Indiana.

The Indiana State Land Office holds deed records and maps for state-controlled property, which can supplement what you find at the Greene County Recorder in Bloomfield. For Greene County property tax data linked to deed transfers, check Indiana Gateway.

Greene County Recording Fees

The fee to record a deed in Greene County is $25.00. Mortgages cost $55.00 to record. Oversized pages add $5.00 each. Copies of recorded instruments cost $1.00 per page for standard size sheets. Larger documents cost $5.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra $5.00 fee. Cash or check is accepted at the recorder's counter in Bloomfield. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check for the copy fees to the Greene County Recorder. IC 36-2-11-15 is the key Indiana statute on constructive notice. Once you record a deed with the Greene County Recorder, all future buyers and lenders are treated as having notice of the transfer. Record your Greene County deed right after closing to protect your ownership. The Indiana State Board of Accounts reviews county recorder fees to verify they comply with state law.

Cities in Greene County

No cities in Greene County exceed the 25,000 population threshold. Deed records for all communities are recorded at the Greene County Recorder's Office. Bloomfield is the county seat and largest community in Greene County. Other communities include Linton, Jasonville, and Worthington. All property documents for land throughout Greene County are filed at the Bloomfield courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Greene County in southwestern Indiana. Each has its own recorder and deed records. Check which county a property falls in before you start your search.