Deeds:
A new deed must be recorded any time you want to:
- Add/remove a name from title
- Place property into the ownership of a trust/business name
- Convey the property to a separate individual(s)
- Split/combine property
Pricing:
- Parcel Transfer Fee: $10 per parcel per deed.
- Sales Disclosure Fee: $20
- Exempt Sales Disclosure: Free
Approving A Deed:
In addition to the requirements and fees of the Recorder's office and Assessor's office, these are the items that will be necessary for a deed to be approved by the Auditor's office:
- Correct names of the grantors/sellers, including how they hold title to the property
- Valid legal description of the property
- Signatures (notarized) of all the grantors/sellers
- Statement detailing where future tax bills should be mailed
- Cash/check (payable to the Porter County Auditor) in the amount of $10 per parcel per deed being transferred