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Recording a Deed or Document in Porter County, IN
Porter County (population 173,224) records real-property documents through the Porter 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.
Porter County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Porter County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages (incl. corrective/re-recorded mortgages, indentures) — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger)
- Mailing address
- Porter County Recorder's Office, 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 210, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Phone
- unverified (see county website for current number)
- Checks payable to
- Porter County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No statewide statutory requirement; recommended; see county's 'Essential Recording Requirements' page
Can you e-record in Porter County?
Yes. Porter County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Porter County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Porter 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Porter County Recorder at Porter County Recorder's Office, 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 210, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
- Pay the recording fee ($25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages (incl. corrective/re-recorded mortgages, indentures) — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger)).
- 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 Porter 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.
Porter County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Porter County?
The Porter County Recorder charges $25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages (incl. corrective/re-recorded mortgages, indentures) — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger), with checks payable to Porter County Recorder (unverified exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Porter County?
Yes. Porter County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Porter County?
Mail recordings to Porter County Recorder: Porter County Recorder's Office, 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 210, Valparaiso, IN 46383 (unverified (see county website for current number)).
Can Jurably record my document in Porter 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 Porter County recorder in person.
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