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Recording a Deed or Document in LaPorte County, IN
LaPorte County (population 112,420) records real-property documents through the LaPorte County Recorder. 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.
LaPorte County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- LaPorte County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Flat statutory fee per Senate Enrolled Act 505 (eff. 7/1/2017) - typically $25.00 deeds/other, $55.00 mortgages statewide first / $5.00 per oversize page (per statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies $5.00 (per IC 36-2-7-10))
- Mailing address
- LaPorte County Recorder, 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 201, LaPorte, IN 46350
- Phone
- 219-326-6808 (ext. 2280/2234/2209)
- Checks payable to
- LaPorte County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in LaPorte County?
LaPorte County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in LaPorte County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets LaPorte 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 by mail to LaPorte County Recorder at LaPorte County Recorder, 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 201, LaPorte, IN 46350.
- Pay the recording fee (Flat statutory fee per Senate Enrolled Act 505 (eff. 7/1/2017) - typically $25.00 deeds/other, $55.00 mortgages statewide first / $5.00 per oversize page (per statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies $5.00 (per IC 36-2-7-10))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in LaPorte County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a LaPorte County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
LaPorte County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in LaPorte County?
The LaPorte County Recorder charges Flat statutory fee per Senate Enrolled Act 505 (eff. 7/1/2017) - typically $25.00 deeds/other, $55.00 mortgages statewide first / $5.00 per oversize page (per statewide IC 36-2-7-10 schedule) add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies $5.00 (per IC 36-2-7-10)), with checks payable to LaPorte County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in LaPorte County?
LaPorte County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in LaPorte County?
Mail recordings to LaPorte County Recorder: LaPorte County Recorder, 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 201, LaPorte, IN 46350 (219-326-6808 (ext. 2280/2234/2209)).
How can Jurably help with recording in LaPorte County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in LaPorte County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the LaPorte County recorder in person.
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Under contract in LaPorte County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.