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Recording a Deed or Document in Dearborn County, IN
Dearborn County (population 50,678) records real-property documents through the Dearborn County Recorder's Office. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Dearborn County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dearborn County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- Deeds and other instruments incl. UCCs, re-recorded (fee includes 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages and re-recorded mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple transaction documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first; Copies 11"x17" or smaller $1.00/page, larger $5.00/page; Certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 165 Mary St., Suite 2, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
- Phone
- 812-537-8837 (also listed as 812-537-8867)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely "Dearborn County Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Dearborn County?
Yes. Dearborn County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Dearborn County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Dearborn County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, Indecomm, or by mail to Dearborn County Recorder's Office at 165 Mary St., Suite 2, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds and other instruments incl. UCCs, re-recorded (fee includes 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages and re-recorded mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple transaction documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first; Copies 11"x17" or smaller $1.00/page, larger $5.00/page; Certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Dearborn County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Dearborn County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dearborn County?
The Dearborn County Recorder's Office charges Deeds and other instruments incl. UCCs, re-recorded (fee includes 1 oversize page) $25.00; Mortgages and re-recorded mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 (incl. 1 mailout, $2.00 each addl mailout); Multiple transaction documents $25.00 plus $7.00 per addl cross-reference after first; Copies 11"x17" or smaller $1.00/page, larger $5.00/page; Certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page), with checks payable to unverified (likely "Dearborn County Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dearborn County?
Yes. Dearborn County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Dearborn County?
Mail recordings to Dearborn County Recorder's Office: 165 Mary St., Suite 2, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (812-537-8837 (also listed as 812-537-8867)).
Can Jurably record my document in Dearborn County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Dearborn County recorder in person.
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