Rush County Deed Records

Rush County deed records are filed at the Rush County Recorder's Office in Rushville, Indiana, where Recorder Debbie Richardson maintains the official index of all recorded real property documents in the county. All property transfers, mortgages, and real estate instruments for land in Rush County are recorded there and available to the public for search and inspection during regular office hours.

Rush County Recorder's Office

The Rush County Recorder's Office is in Room 208 at 101 East Second Street in Rushville. Recorder Debbie Richardson manages all real property records for the county. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder is responsible for maintaining the official index and making records available to the public. Rush County is a rural county in east-central Indiana, sitting between the more urban Marion County to the west and Fayette County to the east. The office processes deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, liens, and plats for all land in Rush County.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Phone is (765) 932-2388. Staff can answer questions about recording requirements, fees, and how to search the index. If you plan to record a document, call ahead to confirm any requirements before driving to Rushville. Rush County does not list e-recording availability publicly, so most recordings are handled in person or by mail.

Mail-in recording requests should include the original document, the correct fee by check or money order made payable to the Rush County Recorder, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of the stamped document. Documents that don't meet Indiana's format standards will be returned unfiled. Call the office to confirm fees before sending.

Rush County Property Records Search

Rush County deed records can be searched in person at the Recorder's Office at Room 208 in the Rush County Courthouse in Rushville. Staff can assist with searches by grantor name, grantee name, parcel number, or document type. Most counter searches are free. Copies carry a per-page fee. For older records that predate electronic indexing, an in-person visit is often the only option. Bring a full legal name or parcel number for the best results.

Online searches are available for Rush County through several platforms. Doxpop indexes deed and mortgage records from many Indiana counties and may cover Rush County. You can search by name or document type and purchase document images as needed. Beacon by Schneider Corp provides free parcel data for Rush County, including owner name, assessed value, and sale history. This is a good starting point before requesting a deed copy from the recorder. Tapestry by Fidlar is another platform worth checking for Rush County coverage. Verify whether Rush County is indexed before setting up an account on any platform.

Certified copies of Rush County deed records are available from the Recorder's Office. Contact the office by phone at (765) 932-2388 or visit in person at 101 East Second Street, Room 208. Mail requests should include a check for the correct amount and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call to confirm fees before mailing payment.

Rush County is a smaller county, so the index covers a more manageable volume than urban Indiana counties. Name searches typically return results quickly. If a parcel has changed hands several times, request a chain of title review or ask staff to assist with pulling older book entries for more complete history.

Rush County Recording Requirements

Documents submitted for recording in Rush County must meet Indiana's statewide standards. IC 36-2-11-16.5 sets rules for 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. All other margins must be 0.5 inches or more. All text must be at least 8-point type and dark enough to reproduce clearly. Documents that do not comply will be returned unfiled at the Rush County Recorder's Office.

All deeds in Rush County must include the physical mailing address of each 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 before making documents publicly available. Deeds that transfer property must carry an auditor's stamp from the Rush County Auditor under IC 36-2-11-14 before being accepted for recording. All deeds and mortgages must be notarized under IC 33-42-10-2. The notary must sign and seal the document. When names on a deed are identical or similar, IC 36-2-11-16 applies.

The Indiana Recorders Association publishes the Indiana Recording Manual, which covers all of these requirements in detail. Title companies and attorneys who record in Rush County should review the manual to reduce the chance of rejected filings.

Indiana Deed Records State Portal

Indiana's State Land Office maintains state-level deed records, maps, and property photos. These resources supplement local Rush County deed searches and provide context for how the statewide and county recording systems relate to each other in Indiana.

For Rush County property tax data linked to deed transfers, visit Indiana Gateway. The Indiana State Land Office covers state-owned property deeds and maps that may be useful for Rush County research.

Rush County Deed Recording Fees

Rush County uses Indiana's standard recording fee schedule under IC 36-2-7.5-4. Deeds cost $25.00 to record. Mortgages cost $55.00. Oversized pages carry a $5.00 per-page surcharge. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page for sizes up to 11 by 17 inches. Larger copies cost $5.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 fee plus the per-page copy cost. Cash or check is accepted at the counter in Rushville. The Indiana State Board of Accounts reviews all county recorder fee schedules for compliance with state law.

Cities in Rush County

Rushville is the county seat of Rush County. All deed records for property in Rush County, including property in Rushville and surrounding communities, are filed at the Rush County Recorder's Office at 101 East Second Street in Rushville.

Other communities in Rush County include Glenwood, Manilla, and Milroy. Deed records for property in all of these areas are recorded at the Rush County Recorder's Office. No cities in Rush County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Rush County is in east-central Indiana and shares borders with several surrounding counties. Each has its own recorder's office handling deed records for property in that county.