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Recording a Deed or Document in Tippecanoe County, IN
Tippecanoe County (population 186,246) records real-property documents through the Tippecanoe 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.
Tippecanoe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Tippecanoe County Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out)
- Mailing address
- Tippecanoe County Recorder, County Office Building, 20 N. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901
- Phone
- (765) 423-9215 / (765) 423-9352
- Checks payable to
- Tippecanoe County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Indiana
Can you e-record in Tippecanoe County?
Yes. Tippecanoe County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- Prepare the document so it meets Tippecanoe 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, or by mail to Tippecanoe County Recorder at Tippecanoe County Recorder, County Office Building, 20 N. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901.
- Pay the recording fee (Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Tippecanoe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Tippecanoe County?
The Tippecanoe County Recorder charges Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (incl. 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out), with checks payable to Tippecanoe County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Tippecanoe County?
Yes. Tippecanoe County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Tippecanoe County?
Mail recordings to Tippecanoe County Recorder: Tippecanoe County Recorder, County Office Building, 20 N. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, Lafayette, IN 47901 ((765) 423-9215 / (765) 423-9352).
How can Jurably help with recording in Tippecanoe County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County recorder in person.
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