Huntington County Land Records Search

Huntington County deed records are filed at the Recorder's office in Huntington, Indiana. This page covers how to find, access, and record property documents in Huntington County.

Huntington County Recorder Office

The Huntington County Recorder records all deed documents and land records for property within the county. The office is located in Room 103 of the Huntington County Courthouse at 201 N Jefferson St. This office handles warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, liens, and other property-related documents under IC 36-2-11.

Staff at the recorder's office can assist you with searching existing records, pulling copies of specific documents, and submitting new filings. The office also maintains deed books and indexes going back many years. If you are researching a chain of title in Huntington County, the recorder's index is your starting point.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (260) 358-4840 before you visit to confirm current hours and to find out what you will need for your request. For routine document retrieval, knowing the grantor or grantee name helps narrow the search quickly.

Searching Huntington County Deed Records

In-person searching is available at the Huntington County Courthouse during normal office hours. The recorder's staff can search the index by grantor, grantee, or document type. For older records not yet in a digital index, deed books are available at the office and staff can assist with finding what you need.

Some commercial platforms such as Doxpop, Tapestry, and Beacon may provide online access to Huntington County deed data. Contact the recorder at (260) 358-4840 to confirm which online search options are currently available and what they cover. Access levels and fees vary by platform.

The Indiana State Land Office provides access to state-owned property records. While it doesn't index private parcels in Huntington County, it is a useful reference for understanding how Indiana structures deed records at the statewide level.

Below is a screenshot from the Indiana state property records portal showing how deeds and property documents are organized at the state level.

For complete title research in Huntington County, a local title company in Huntington can provide a full chain-of-title report on any parcel. They have direct access to the recorder's full index and can research documents going back decades.

Huntington County Recording Fees

Huntington County follows Indiana's standard recording fee schedule under IC 36-2-7.5-4. Fees are the same regardless of whether you file in person, by mail, or electronically. Have the right payment ready when you submit documents to avoid delays.

Standard recording fees in Huntington 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

For filings with many pages or unusual formats, call (260) 358-4840 before you come in. The recorder's staff can tell you the exact total for your specific document. This prevents the need for a second trip if the initial payment is short.

Deed Filing Requirements in Huntington County

Indiana law under IC 36-2-11-14 sets minimum formatting standards for all documents recorded in Huntington County. Documents that don't meet these standards are returned to the submitter unfiled. This can delay a real estate closing, so check the requirements before you prepare your documents.

Key formatting rules for Huntington County deed filings: white paper in letter or legal size; black ink; minimum 8-point font; a 3-inch blank margin at the top of the first page for the recorder's stamp; at least half-inch margins on all other sides; original signatures; notarization. Under IC 36-2-11-15, every deed must include the name and mailing address of the person who prepared it on the first page. Omitting this is one of the most frequent reasons a document is rejected in Huntington County.

IC 32-21-2-3 explains when a deed takes effect in Indiana. A deed only protects the new owner against outside claims once it is recorded at the county recorder's office. The date and time of recording at the Huntington County Recorder determines legal priority. If someone else records a competing claim to the same property first, that document may take priority. Record as soon as possible after a closing.

The Indiana Recorders Association offers the full recording manual at indianarecorders.org. This resource covers all state rules in one place and is a good reference for anyone preparing deeds or other documents for Huntington County.

Types of Deed Records in Huntington County

The Huntington County Recorder maintains a variety of property documents. Warranty deeds are the most common. The grantor guarantees the title is clear of defects and promises to defend the grantee against any future title claims. Quitclaim deeds transfer whatever interest the grantor holds without any warranties. These are often used for transfers between family members or to clear up title issues.

Mortgages and deeds of trust are also recorded in Huntington County. These show a lender's security interest in a property. When the loan is paid off, a release is recorded to clear the lien from the title. IC 36-2-11-16 covers how recorders handle these releases. Finding a mortgage without a release in the Huntington County record means the lien may still be active, which is a problem for any property sale.

Other records include easements, right-of-way agreements, tax liens, mechanic's liens, subdivision plats, and lis pendens notices. A full title search in Huntington County covers all of these document types along with the deed chain.

The Indiana Recorders Association has more information about the recording system and how it works across all Indiana counties.

Electronic Filing in Huntington County

Indiana authorizes county recorders to accept electronically submitted documents under IC 36-2-11-16.5. Contact the Huntington County Recorder at (260) 358-4840 to find out whether e-recording is currently active in the county and which vendors are approved.

The two main e-recording services used across Indiana are Simplifile at simplifile.com (call 800-460-5657 to enroll) and CSC through erecording.com (call 866-652-0111). These services transmit documents digitally to the recorder, process the recording, and return stamped documents electronically. Standard fees still apply. E-recording is a faster alternative to mailing paper originals and is commonly used by title companies working in Huntington County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Huntington County in northeastern Indiana. Each has its own recorder's office for land and deed records in that county.