Find Deed Records in Hendricks County

Hendricks County deed records are filed at the Recorder's office in Danville and are available online through Doxpop. This page explains how to search, access, and record property documents in Hendricks County, Indiana.

Hendricks County Recorder Office

The Hendricks County Recorder records and maintains all deed documents for property in the county. This includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and easements. The office operates under IC 36-2-11, which defines the recorder's duties as the official keeper of land records in each Indiana county. The Hendricks County office is located in Danville, the county seat.

Hendricks County has seen significant population growth in recent years as a suburban county west of Indianapolis. That growth means more property transactions and more deed filings. The recorder's office handles that volume through both in-person service and e-recording. Title companies and lenders working in Hendricks County use e-recording regularly to speed up closings.

Online access is available through Doxpop. You can search by name, document type, or legal description. This is a good starting point for anyone researching a title or checking the ownership history of a parcel in Hendricks County.

Search Hendricks County Deed Records Online

Doxpop is the primary tool for searching Hendricks County deed records from home or office. You can look up documents by grantor name, grantee name, or document type without a trip to Danville. Some basic searches are free; full document images and detailed records may need a paid account. Doxpop is widely used by attorneys, real estate agents, and title companies who work in Hendricks County.

The Indiana State Land Office maintains records for state-owned property. While it doesn't cover private parcels in Hendricks County, it provides context for how Indiana organizes property deed records at a statewide level.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana state property portal, which provides access to state property deeds, maps, and related documents statewide.

For Hendricks County specifically, Doxpop gives you the most direct path to recorded documents. The Indiana Recorders Association also maintains resources for the public about how recording works in every Indiana county, including Hendricks.

Hendricks County Recording Fees

Indiana sets recording fees at the state level under IC 36-2-7.5-4. Hendricks County follows these rates for all documents filed at the Recorder's office. Fees are the same regardless of whether you file in person, by mail, or through e-recording.

Standard fees for Hendricks County deed recordings:

• 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

Call (317) 745-9224 if you have questions about fees for a specific document type. The recorder's staff can confirm the exact amount before you submit anything. This is especially helpful for unusual filings like subdivision plats or multi-page easement agreements in Hendricks County.

Deed Filing Requirements in Hendricks County

All documents recorded in Hendricks County must meet Indiana's formatting standards. IC 36-2-11-14 sets the rules. Documents that don't meet these standards are returned without recording. Getting the format right the first time saves time and avoids the cost of re-submitting in Hendricks County.

Required formatting for Hendricks County deed filings: white paper, either letter (8.5 x 11) or legal (8.5 x 14) size; black ink; minimum 8-point font; a 3-inch blank margin at the top of the first page; half-inch margins on all other edges; original wet signatures; notarization. Under IC 36-2-11-15, every deed must show the name and address of the person who prepared the document on the first page.

IC 32-21-2-3 makes clear that a deed has no effect against third parties until it is recorded. Recording at the Hendricks County Recorder's office establishes the legal date and time the transfer becomes part of the public record. This protects the buyer's ownership interest against any later claims on the property. Never delay recording after a real estate closing in Hendricks County.

The Indiana Recorders Association publishes a full recording manual at indianarecorders.org. That guide covers every formatting requirement in detail and is a useful reference for anyone preparing deed documents for Hendricks County.

E-Recording Deed Documents in Hendricks County

Hendricks County accepts electronic recording for deeds and related documents. IC 36-2-11-16.5 gives Indiana county recorders the authority to accept documents submitted electronically. Hendricks County has fully embraced this option, and it is widely used by the title and mortgage industries working in the county.

To e-record in Hendricks County, use an approved vendor. Simplifile at simplifile.com is one of the most common options; call 800-460-5657 to set up an account. CSC through erecording.com (call 866-652-0111) is another approved option. Both services transmit your documents to the Hendricks County Recorder, handle the recording, and return a stamped copy to you electronically. Standard fees still apply.

E-recording cuts turnaround time significantly. Documents submitted electronically are often processed the same day. This is a real advantage in a fast-moving real estate market like Hendricks County, where delays in recording can create title complications.

Researching Property History in Hendricks County

Deed records in Hendricks County go back many years. You can trace the ownership of a parcel from the current owner back through prior owners by following the chain of title in the recorder's index. Each recorded deed references the prior deed, which lets you step backward through time to see every transfer of the property.

To research a title in Hendricks County, start with the current owner's name and search backward through Doxpop. You are looking for the deed that transferred the property to the current owner. That deed will name the prior owner, and you repeat the search. Continue until you have a complete history or reach the point where you need. Title companies in Hendricks County do this research as part of every real estate closing.

Other documents recorded at the Hendricks County Recorder may affect title too. Mortgages show liens on the property. Releases confirm those liens are paid off. Easements grant rights to other parties to use part of the land. Lis pendens notices flag pending lawsuits involving the property. Reading the full record for a parcel gives you the complete picture of its legal status under IC 36-2-11.

Cities in Hendricks County

Hendricks County includes several growing communities. All property deed filings for land in the county go to the Hendricks County Recorder in Danville regardless of city.

Other communities in Hendricks County include Avon, Danville, Pittsboro, Coatesville, and Lizton. Deed records for all of these areas are on file at the Hendricks County Recorder's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Hendricks County. If a property spans county lines or you're unsure which recorder to contact, check the legal description to confirm the county.