Harrison County Deed Records Search

Harrison County deed records are filed and maintained at the Recorder's office in Corydon. This page covers how to search, access, and request property documents for land in Harrison County, Indiana.

Harrison County Recorder Office

The Harrison County Recorder keeps all deed records for land in Harrison County. This office records warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, releases, and other property documents. Staff can help you search for records, get copies, and submit new filings. Under IC 36-2-11, the Recorder is the official keeper of all land documents in the county.

The office sits in Corydon at 245 Atwood Street. You can call or visit in person to search records or drop off documents for recording. Harrison County also offers e-recording, so law firms, title companies, and lenders can submit documents online without a trip to the courthouse. This speeds up the process for high-volume filers who deal with Harrison County property regularly.

Records go back to 1993 online through Doxpop. Older paper records and deed books are available at the office. Staff can help you find documents that predate the digital system. Bring the property address or parcel number if you have it. That makes the search faster.

Search Harrison County Deed Records Online

The Indiana State Library and the county recorder system work together with Doxpop to give you online access to Harrison County deed records. Doxpop indexes documents recorded in Harrison County back to 1993. You can search by grantor, grantee, legal description, or document type. Some searches are free; full document images may require a paid account.

Visit the Indiana State Land Office for state-owned property deeds and maps. That site covers state land rather than private parcels, but it is a useful starting point for understanding deed records in Indiana.

The image below comes from the Indiana state property portal, which shows how deed documents and maps are organized at the state level.

For Harrison County deed records specifically, Doxpop is the main online tool. You can also contact the recorder directly to request document copies by mail or fax if you prefer not to use an online service.

Tapestry and other commercial platforms may index some Harrison County data as well. If you can't find what you need online, a call to (812) 738-3428 will get you pointed in the right direction. Staff can confirm whether a specific document has been recorded and what steps you need to take to get a copy.

Harrison County Recording Fees and Costs

Harrison County follows the standard Indiana recording fee schedule set under IC 36-2-7.5-4. Fees apply when you file any document with the Recorder. Knowing the cost ahead of time helps you prepare the right payment when you bring documents in or submit them through e-recording.

Standard fees in Harrison County:

• Deeds: $25.00
• Mortgages: $55.00
• Oversized pages: $5.00 per page
• Copies up to 11x17 inches: $1.00 per page
• Copies larger than 11x17: $5.00 per page
• Certified copies: $5.00

These rates apply to most standard filings. Some documents may have additional fees based on the number of pages or special handling. Call the office at (812) 738-3428 before you come in if you have a large or unusual filing. The recorder's staff will give you the exact amount due so you don't have to make a second trip.

Harrison County Deed Filing Requirements

Indiana law sets standards for all documents recorded in Harrison County. IC 36-2-11-14 covers the basic format rules. Documents must meet these rules or the recorder can return them unfiled. Getting the format right the first time saves time and avoids re-submission fees.

Key requirements for Harrison County deed filings include: paper must be white, letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches) or legal-size (8.5 x 14 inches); print must be black ink and at least 8-point font; a 3-inch top margin is required on the first page only; all other margins must be at least half an inch; signatures must be original; and notarization is required for most recorded documents.

Under IC 36-2-11-15, every deed filed in Harrison County must include the name and address of the person who prepared it. This contact block goes on the first page. Missing this line is one of the most common reasons documents come back unfiled. The preparer can be an attorney, a title company, or the grantor themselves.

IC 32-21-2-3 governs when a deed takes legal effect in Indiana. A deed is not valid against third parties until it is recorded. That means the moment you record a deed at the Harrison County Recorder's office is the moment it becomes part of the official chain of title. Recording promptly protects the new owner's interest in the property.

The Indiana Recorders Association provides guidance and a full recording manual at indianarecorders.org. That document covers all state formatting rules in detail and is worth reviewing before you submit anything in Harrison County.

E-Recording in Harrison County

Harrison County accepts electronic recording for deeds and other land documents. E-recording lets title companies, lenders, law firms, and government agencies submit documents digitally. You don't have to drive to Corydon or mail paper originals. The service is available through approved vendors.

Two major e-recording services work with Indiana counties: Simplifile at simplifile.com (call 800-460-5657 to set up an account) and CSC through erecording.com (call 866-652-0111). Both send your documents to the Harrison County Recorder, process the recording, and return the stamped document to you electronically. The standard recording fees still apply. E-recording just removes the need for physical delivery.

IC 36-2-11-16.5 authorizes county recorders in Indiana to accept electronically submitted documents. Harrison County has opted in to this system. If you file deed documents regularly, setting up an e-recording account can save time on every transaction.

What Harrison County Deed Records Show

A deed recorded in Harrison County contains specific information about the property and the parties involved. Knowing what to look for helps when you search for records or need to read a document you've already found.

Most deed records in Harrison County include the names of the grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer), the legal description of the property, the date the deed was signed, the notary acknowledgment, the consideration amount (often stated as a nominal figure), and the preparer's name and address. Warranty deeds also include specific covenants that the grantor makes to the buyer about the title.

Mortgage documents, which are also filed at the Harrison County Recorder, show the lender's name, the borrower's name, the property description, and the terms under which the lender holds an interest in the property. When a mortgage is paid off, a release document is recorded to clear the lien from the title. IC 36-2-11-16 addresses how these releases must be handled by the recorder.

Other documents you may find in Harrison County deed records include easements, right-of-way agreements, liens, lis pendens notices, and plat maps. Each one affects the ownership or use of real property in Harrison County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Harrison County in Indiana. Each has its own recorder's office for deed records tied to land in that area.