Marion County Deed Records Search
Marion County deed records cover all real property in Indianapolis and the surrounding consolidated city-county area. The Marion County Recorder's Office in the City-County Building records all deeds, mortgages, and land documents for the county. You can search Marion County property records online through Doxpop and the county's remote search services, or visit the office in person at 200 E. Washington Street in Indianapolis.
Marion County Quick Facts
Marion County Recorder's Office
The Marion County Recorder's Office is located in Suite 741 of the City-County Building at 200 E. Washington Street in Indianapolis. This office records and maintains all land documents for Marion County, which is consolidated with the City of Indianapolis. It is the busiest recorder's office in Indiana, handling a high volume of deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, and other real property instruments every business day.
Marion County has higher recording fees than most other Indiana counties. Deeds cost $35 to record. Mortgages cost $55. UCC filings cost $35. These higher fees reflect Marion County's status as the state's largest county and were set by Attorney General opinion effective January 1, 2021. Before you submit any document, confirm the current fee at (317) 327-4020 or by email at recorder@indy.gov.
One important rule in Marion County applies to all documents that transfer property ownership. The Marion County Assessor must stamp any document that transfers real property within the county before the Recorder will accept it. This requirement comes from IC 36-2-11-14. The Assessor's office reviews the transfer for accuracy and property classification purposes. Plan extra time to visit the Assessor's office before submitting a deed for recording in Marion County.
If you sign a deed or other land document as an agent under a power of attorney, you must include the document number of the power of attorney with your signature. This rule applies under IC 36-2-7-10(l) and IC 30-5-3-3. Missing this information can cause the Recorder to reject your document.
The Marion County Assessor's property cards portal lets you look up parcel data for Indianapolis and Marion County properties. The Marion County Assessor Property Cards tool shows ownership, assessment, and parcel details for all properties in the county.
The Assessor property cards are a free resource for anyone researching ownership and parcel details for Marion County real estate before recording or purchasing property.
| Office | Marion County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | City-County Building 200 E. Washington Street, Suite 741 Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Phone | (317) 327-4020 |
| recorder@indy.gov | |
| Online Search | Doxpop, Remote Search Services |
| E-Recording | Yes |
| Deed Fee | $35 |
| Mortgage Fee | $65 |
| UCC Fee | $35 |
Search Marion County Property Records Online
Marion County deed records are available online through several tools. Doxpop at doxpop.com is one of the main options. You can search by name, address, or parcel number. Results show the document type, recording date, and parties involved. Full document images are available for a fee. Doxpop covers most Indiana counties, which is helpful if you need to search across county lines.
The Marion County Recorder also offers remote search access to its document database. Contact the office at recorder@indy.gov or call (317) 327-4020 for details on how to access this service. The Marion County Assessor Property Cards portal is free and shows ownership data, parcel boundaries, and assessment information for all Indianapolis properties. This is a good starting point before doing a full deed search.
For broader property research, the Beacon platform and the Tapestry system may also carry Marion County data. These platforms are commonly used by title professionals across Indiana. The Indiana Recorders Association website provides links to county recorders and search tools statewide.
Recording Deeds in Marion County
Documents submitted for recording in Marion County must meet Indiana's statewide format requirements. Under IC 36-2-11-14, the Recorder can reject any document that does not comply. The stakes are higher in Marion County because a rejected document means a delay in recording, and recording date determines priority in Indiana.
All documents must be typed or printed clearly on white paper of at least 20-pound weight. Font must be 10-point or larger. The first page must have a top margin of at least 2 inches for the Recorder's official stamp. All other pages require half-inch margins. IC 36-2-11-16 requires the preparer's name and address on the document. A complete legal description of the property must be included on every deed or mortgage.
The Marion County Assessor must stamp any document that transfers property ownership before it goes to the Recorder. This is a Marion County requirement under IC 36-2-11-14. The Assessor's office is in the same City-County Building. Visit the Assessor first, then take the stamped document to the Recorder's office in Suite 741. If you skip this step, the Recorder cannot accept your document.
If you submit paper documents by mail to the Marion County Recorder, include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can return the recorded document to you. The office requests this as a standard part of mail submissions. IC 32-21-2-3 requires that deeds be in writing, signed by the grantor, and properly notarized before they can be recorded.
Marion County Recording Fees
Marion County uses a higher fee schedule than most Indiana counties. This schedule applies to all documents recorded at the Marion County Recorder's Office. Deeds cost $35. Mortgages cost $65. UCC filings cost $35. These fees were established by Attorney General opinion and took effect January 1, 2021.
Copy fees follow the standard Indiana rate regardless of county. Copies that are 11 by 17 inches or smaller cost $1 per page. Pages larger than 11 by 17 inches cost $5 each. Certified copies add $5 per document. If you need multiple copies of a recorded deed in Marion County, call the office first at (317) 327-4020 to confirm costs and turnaround time.
For oversized documents beyond standard page size, an extra $5 per page applies in addition to the base recording fee. IC 36-2-7.5-4 governs the fee schedule for Indiana county recorders, and Marion County fees fall within that framework. Confirm all fees with the office before submitting, as rates can be updated by legislative or administrative action.
Electronic Recording in Marion County
Marion County accepts e-recording, which is the standard method for most professional filers in Indianapolis. Title companies, lenders, and law firms use e-recording to submit deed documents digitally and get them back quickly. The process is the same as paper recording in terms of legal requirements, but it is faster and reduces the chance of documents being lost in the mail.
Platforms like Simplifile and CSC eRecording support e-recording in Marion County. These services charge a fee in addition to the county recording fee. The combined cost is still often worth it for professional filers because of the speed and convenience. Individual property owners who submit documents only occasionally may find in-person submission at the City-County Building easier.
IC 36-2-11-15 and IC 36-2-11-16.5 support electronic document recording in Indiana. Under these statutes, electronically submitted documents can be legally recorded when they meet state standards. Marion County uses these provisions and has built e-recording into its standard workflow. Contact the Recorder's Office at recorder@indy.gov for a list of approved e-recording vendors.
Special Recording Rules in Marion County
Marion County has two rules that apply in addition to the standard state requirements. Both are worth knowing before you submit a document for recording.
First, the Marion County Assessor must stamp all documents that transfer property ownership before the Recorder will accept them. This applies to every deed, land contract, and similar transfer document. The Assessor's office is in the same building as the Recorder, so this step is usually quick. But you must plan for it. Do not go straight to the Recorder's window with a transfer document that does not yet carry the Assessor's stamp.
Second, if you are signing a document as an agent under a power of attorney, you must include the document number of the recorded power of attorney with your signature. Under IC 36-2-7-10(l) and IC 30-5-3-3, this reference is required. Leaving it out will cause the Recorder to reject your document. The power of attorney itself must also be a recorded document in Marion County or another Indiana county.
These extra steps are unique to Marion County and reflect the scale of transactions in Indiana's largest county. The Indiana Recording Manual from the Indiana Recorders Association covers both statewide and county-specific rules and is a helpful reference for anyone recording documents in Marion County.
Cities in Marion County
Marion County is consolidated with the City of Indianapolis. All deed and land records for property within the county are recorded at the Marion County Recorder's Office regardless of which municipality the property is located in.
Other communities within Marion County include Beech Grove, Southport, Speedway, and Warren Park. All property deed records for these areas are recorded at the Marion County Recorder's Office in the City-County Building.
Nearby Counties
Marion County sits at the center of Indiana. These surrounding counties have their own recorder offices for deed and land records.