Search Scott County Deed Records

Scott County deed records are filed at the Scott County Recorder's Office in Scottsburg, Indiana, where Recorder Sheryl Jent maintains the official index of all recorded real property documents for the county. All property transfers, mortgages, and land instruments for Scott County are recorded there and available to the public, with digital documents accessible from 1982 to the present.

Scott County Recorder's Office

The Scott County Recorder's Office is at 1 E McClain Avenue, Suite 100, in Scottsburg. Recorder Sheryl Jent and her staff handle all real property records for Scott County. The office files and indexes deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, liens, and plats. Every instrument recorded here gets a date stamp and instrument number, making it part of the permanent public record for Scott County land. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder is responsible for maintaining that index and keeping records available to the public.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Phone is (812) 752-8442. Documents from 1982 to the present are available through a Dropbox-based digital system. This covers over 40 years of deed and mortgage records in digital form. For documents recorded before 1982, an in-person visit to the Scottsburg office is necessary to search older paper indexes.

E-recording is available in Scott County for those who want to submit documents electronically. Vendors like Simplifile (800-460-5657) and CSC eRecording (866-652-0111) connect to the Recorder's system and allow title companies and attorneys to submit documents and receive stamped recordings back electronically. Mail-in recording is also accepted. Include the original document, the correct fee by check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Scott County Property Records Search

Scott County deed records from 1982 to the present are accessible through the Recorder's Dropbox system. Contact the office directly at (812) 752-8442 for current access instructions. For records before 1982, you will need to visit the Scottsburg office in person. Staff can search older paper indexes and pull documents going back many decades.

Online platforms also cover Scott County deed records. Doxpop indexes deed and mortgage records from Indiana counties and may include Scott County. Search by name, document type, or date range. Tapestry by Fidlar is another pay-as-you-go option worth checking for Scott County coverage. Beacon by Schneider Corp provides free parcel and assessment data for Scott County, showing ownership information that can help you confirm the correct property before you search deed records. For financial and tax data linked to Scott County land, the Indiana Gateway portal is a useful supplemental resource.

Certified copies of Scott County deed records are available from the Recorder's Office. Contact the office by phone or visit in person at Suite 100 in Scottsburg. Mail requests should include a check for the correct amount and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call (812) 752-8442 to confirm fees before mailing payment.

IC 32-21-2-3 is Indiana's recording priority law. A deed that is not recorded can be defeated by a later buyer who does record. Any buyer of Scott County property should record their deed with the Recorder right after closing. Waiting creates unnecessary title risk.

Scott County Recording Requirements

Documents submitted for recording in Scott 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 Scott County Recorder's Office.

All deeds in Scott 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 Scott 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 to indexing rules.

The Indiana Recorders Association publishes the Indiana Recording Manual, which covers all of these requirements. Title companies and attorneys who record in Scott County should review the manual to reduce 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 Scott County deed searches and provide context for how the statewide and county recording systems relate to each other in Indiana.

For Scott County property tax data linked to deed transfers, visit Indiana Gateway. The Indiana State Land Office covers state-owned property deeds and maps relevant to Scott County research.

Scott County Deed Recording Fees

Scott 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 Scottsburg. For e-recording, fees are the same as in-person submissions, though the e-recording platform may add its own transaction charge. The Indiana State Board of Accounts reviews all county recorder fee schedules for compliance.

Cities in Scott County

Scottsburg is the county seat of Scott County. All deed records for property in Scott County, including property in Scottsburg and surrounding communities, are filed at the Scott County Recorder's Office at 1 E McClain Avenue in Scottsburg.

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

Nearby Counties

Scott County is in south-central Indiana. These Indiana counties share borders with Scott County and each has its own recorder's office.