White County Deed Records Search

White County deed records are filed at the White County Recorder's Office at 110 N Main Street in Monticello, Indiana. All property transfers, mortgages, liens, and real estate instruments for land in White County are recorded there and available to the public. White County is in north-central Indiana, and the Monticello office maintains deed records with online access available through Laredo by subscription and Tapestry by Fidlar for public users.

White County Recorder's Office

The White County Recorder's Office is at 110 N Main Street in Monticello, Indiana. Monticello is the county seat of White County and where all deed and land records for the county are maintained. Under IC 36-2-11, the recorder must accept, record, and index all real property instruments submitted in proper form. Every deed, mortgage, release, and easement filed at the Monticello office becomes part of the permanent public record for White County.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Reach the White County Recorder by phone at (574) 583-5912. White County offers electronic recording, which lets lenders, title companies, and attorneys submit documents without a trip to Monticello. E-recording speeds up processing and indexing for those who record frequently in White County.

White County deed records are available online through two platforms. Laredo is a subscription-based system that provides access to deed index data and document images for title professionals who search in volume. Tapestry by Fidlar offers public online access to White County deed records. Tapestry allows searches by name or document type with per-search or subscription pricing. Both tools let you search from any computer without visiting the Monticello courthouse. Check coverage dates on each platform before relying on online results for older records.

White County Property Records Search

In-person searches at the White County Recorder's Office in Monticello are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Counter staff can search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or parcel number. Counter searches are generally free. Copies of recorded documents carry a per-page fee. For certified copies, an additional $5.00 fee applies. Call (574) 583-5912 before your visit to confirm current copy fees and any requirements for in-person searches.

Online access to White County deed records is available through two platforms. Laredo is a subscription tool aimed at title companies and real estate professionals who search frequently. It gives access to the White County deed index and document images. Tapestry by Fidlar offers broader public access to county deed records in Indiana, including White County. Tapestry works well for occasional users who need to check a name or document without a full subscription. Review each platform's White County coverage before creating an account or paying for access.

For parcel data and assessed values in White County, Beacon by Schneider Corp is a useful starting point. Beacon shows property boundaries, current ownership, and sales history. Getting a parcel number or legal description from Beacon before searching deed records saves time at the counter or on Tapestry. Indiana Gateway at gateway.ifionline.org also provides tax and ownership data that complements deed searches.

Mail requests for White County deed copies should go to 110 N Main St, Monticello, IN 47960. Include the grantor or grantee name, approximate year, and document type. Attach a check for the correct fee and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Call (574) 583-5912 first to confirm fees before mailing.

White County Recording Requirements

Documents submitted for recording at the White County Recorder's Office must meet Indiana's statewide formatting rules under IC 36-2-11-16.5. Paper must be white and standard size, either 8.5 by 11 or 8.5 by 14 inches. The top margin on the first page must be at least 2 inches. All other margins must be at least 0.5 inches. Text must be in at least 8-point font and dark enough to reproduce in copies and scans. Documents that do not meet these standards will be returned unfiled at the Monticello office.

All deeds in White County must list the grantee's mailing address under IC 32-21-2-3. The document preparer must include their name and address on the instrument under IC 36-2-11-15. That statute also requires the recorder to redact Social Security numbers before documents are made publicly available. Deeds transferring property must carry the White County Auditor's stamp under IC 36-2-11-14 before the recorder will accept them for recording. All deeds and mortgages must be notarized under IC 33-42-10-2. The notary's signature and seal must appear on the instrument. IC 36-2-11-16 applies when names on a deed match or closely resemble other entries in the recorder's index.

The Indiana Recorders Association publishes the Indiana Recording Manual, which explains all document requirements in detail. Attorneys and title companies recording in White County should consult the manual to reduce rejected filings.

Indiana Deed Records State Portal

Indiana's State Land Office portal shows state-level deed records, maps, and property photos, providing a reference for how the statewide recording system relates to county offices like the White County Recorder in Monticello.

For White County property and deed data, Tapestry and Laredo remain the primary online resources. The Indiana Gateway portal at gateway.ifionline.org provides ownership and tax history that complements deed record searches in Monticello.

White County Deed Recording Fees

White County follows Indiana's standard recording fee schedule. 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 pages cost $5.00 each. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 on top of the per-page copy fee. Cash or check is accepted at the Monticello office. For e-recording, fees are the same as in-person, though the platform may add a separate service charge. The Indiana State Board of Accounts reviews all county recorder fee schedules for compliance with IC 36-2-7.5-4.

Cities in White County

Monticello is the county seat of White County. No cities in White County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Deed records for all property in White County, including Monticello and other communities, are recorded at the White County Recorder's Office at 110 N Main Street in Monticello.

Nearby Counties

White County is in north-central Indiana. These Indiana counties share borders with White County, and each maintains its own recorder's office for deed records.