Located at 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586
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      About Perry County Recorder's Office

      The County Recorder's primary function is to maintain permanent public records submitted for recording.

      Address:

      2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586

      Office Hours:

      M - F (8am - 4pm)

      Phone: 812-547-4261
      Email: [email protected]

      Perry County

      Recorder's Office

      • Maintain public and legal records
      • Index and archive documents for public
      • Files Uniform Commercial Code
      • Honor Rewards
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      Tracy Schroeder

      Perry County Recorder

      A Constitutional Office, the County Recorder’s primary function is to maintain permanent public records submitted for recording. These records are the legal basis for determining ownership of real property. These documents, sometimes called instruments, include mortgages, deeds, liens, military discharges, subdivision plats, leases, bonds, powers of attorney, releases, assignments, contracts, and many other miscellaneous documents.

      Instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice for their existence or for safekeeping and future reference. It is the duty of the recorder to see that each instrument meets the essential requirements for recording. Each instrument must be scanned and indexed into a computer system and then microfilmed for archival purposes.

      The County Recorder prepares and furnishes official copies of any record or instruments when required by law or ordered by the court, or requested by any parties, and if requested, the recorder certifies that it is a true and correct copy of the document in the records of the office.

      The County Recorder also files Uniform Commercial Code financing statements that pertain to fixtures to the real property.

      The Recorder is a member of the County Commission on Public Records, which has authority over the preservation or disposition of all public records maintained by the county. (IC 5-15-6)

      Mission Statement
      It is the mission of the Perry County Recorder’s Office to record documents in a timely  manner and with great accuracy along with providing excellent customer service.

      Fees

      MORTGAGES – $55.00
      (Includes rerecorded and subordinate mortgages, supplemental indentures)

      DEEDS, UCC’S AND OTHER DOCUMENTS – $25.00
      Each additional page exceeding 8 W’ x 14″ within any document – $5.00

      MECHANICS LIEN
      With one first-class mailing – $25.00
      Each additional mailing – $2.00

      MULTIPLE TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS – $25 .00
      Includes the first cross reference, each additional cross reference – $7 .00
      (Assignments of Oil and Gas only)

      COPIES
      Copies 11” x 17″ or smaller, per page – $1.00
      Copies larger than 11″ x 17″, per page – $5.00

      CERTIFYING
      Document – $5.00

      A self-addressed stamped envelope sufficient to hold your documents must be supplied for the return of documents.

      Recording Requirements

      • -Name of person who prepared document (IC 36-2-11-15)
      • -Document requires a 2″ margin at the top and bottom of first page and last page, 1/2” margin on each side, & 1/2” margins at the top & bottom of additional pages. (IC 36-2-11-16.5)
      • -Notary documents require county of residence, seal, commission expiration date, and printed name under signature {IC 33-42-9-12)
      • -Must have at least a 10 point font (IC 32-2-11-16.5)
      • -Names must be printed below all signatures and name of each person executing document must match identically in body of document (IC 36-2-11-16)
      • -Affirmation statement required on all documents notarized in Indiana (IC 36-2-11-15)
        “I affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required by law”
        Printed Name________________________________________
      • -Grantees physical address is required on all conveyances of real property.(IC 32-21-2-3)
      • -Auditor endorsement required on real estate transfers (IC 36-2-11-14)

      COUNTY RECORDERS:

      • -Records Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Releases, Real Estate Contracts, Power of Attorneys, Planned Developments, Plats, Surveys, Affidavits, Articles of Incorporation, Bonds, Federal Tax Liens, Mechanic Liens, Sewer Liens, Assumed Business Names, and other Miscellaneous documents submitted for recording, providing it meets essential requirements (see above)
      • -Files Uniform Commercial Code instruments
      • -Provides copies and certified copies of documents upon request. (Fee charged)
      • -Military Discharges (NO CHARGE)

      NO STAFF MEMBER IS PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR PERFORM TITLE SEARCHES

      Search Records Online

      Perry County Recorder Remote Access
      Search County Land Records 24 Hours a Day

      Click here for :  How to SEARCH documents on a computer that have been SCANNED, BACK INDEXED, AUDITED/VERIFIED or HAVE ONLY BEEN SCANNED from Recorder’s Books

      FOR OCCASIONAL USERS (pay-as-you-go): Tapestry  https://www.landrecords.net

      All you need is a web browser for 24/7 access to Perry County land records. Tapestry’s pay-as-you-go method offers flexible payment terms. Occasional users can enter a credit card into Tapestry’s secure site or if you anticipate using Tapestry on a frequent basis, sign up as a member and enjoy membership benefits including account payment terms and expanded search capabilities.

      Tapestry Cost Breakdown:
      Index/Image Search – $8.75 per search
      Grantor/Grantee
      Beginning/Ending Date
      Consideration amount
      Legal Description – Subdivision, Metes & Bounds
      Document Search Types

      Print Copies – $1.00 per page
      Viewing images is included in the per search fee

      Flexible Payment Options:
      Pay-as-you-go with a credit card – Visa & MasterCard accepted
      Open Account Payment Plan – $25 minimum per quarter

      Grantor/Grantee searches will produce the best results, as it is the only field that is definitely indexed for each document.

      FOR EVERYDAY USERS (monthly subscription): Laredo  https://www.fidlar.com

      Laredo is designed for users who consistently search in a single county. Perry County’s 24/7 access to the county’s land records allows you to obtain information faster and more efficiently.

      Benefits:
      Same user interface that is used on the courthouse workstations
      Real time, 24 x 7 access
      Customizable results screens
      Subscription based

      Cost Breakdown:

      Per-Minute Plan Charges

      PlanChargeOverage **
      0 – 250 minutes$60/mo$0.20 per minute overage
      251 – 1000 minutes$120/mo$0.15 per minute overage
      1001 – 3000 minutes$220/mo$0.12 per minute overage
      Unlimited$280/mo

      ** Per minute charge for each minute over the signed-up plan

      To Sign Up:
      To become a Laredo Subscriber, please contact the Perry County Recorder’s Office at 812-547-4261.

      To Search:
      Once you have signed up and have been issued a username and password, log onto https://www.fidlar.com, then click on the “Products” menu and choose the “Laredo” link to download. Ready, Set, Search!

      For More Information:
      Contact Fidlar Technologies, ph# 800-747-4600
      or
      Perry County Recorder’s Office, ph# 812-547-4261

      Property Fraud Alert:
      Stay a Step Ahead of a Growing Problem 

      According to the FBI, Property and Mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States. Unfortunately, it has become all too easy for a criminal to record a fraudulent deed, making it appear as if they own your home. Once this step is complete, they can use your home as collateral on a mortgage or even attempt to sell your home to an unsuspecting buyer.

      Although this type of crime is rare in Indiana, it is on the rise nationwide. The Perry County Recorder’s Office has taken a proactive step to provide you with one tool for staying ahead of criminals who prey on property owners.

      Property Fraud Alert is an internet-based system that automatically alerts you via email or phone, each time a document that includes your name is recorded in the Perry County (Indiana) Recorder’s Office.*

      Here is the best part…
      The service is free. No strings attached.

      >>More information and to sign up

      * Court judgments, state tax liens, bankruptcies and other documents NOT filed in the Perry County Recorder’s Office are NOT monitored by Property Fraud Alert.

      Honors Rewards for Perry County Veterans

      Honors RewardsA free service that entitles our veterans discounts and incentives at local businesses

      The Perry County Recorder’s Office, in partnership with Fidlar Technologies, is excited to announce a new service for our Veterans, known as, Honor Rewards.  With Honor Rewards, Veterans can sign-up at our office or online to receive an Honor Rewards card, which qualifies them for discounts and incentives at participating businesses in our community.  This service is being made available at no cost to the county and its taxpayers.

      To sign up, all a veteran needs to do is visit www.honorrewards.com, click on Perry County, IN and fill out the form with details on when they served and with what branch of the armed forces. If an individual prefers to fill out the form with us instead of online, they can visit our office during business hours and we will help them get signed up.  A DD-214 Military Discharge is required to be recorded in order to verify Veterans eligibility.  The service is completely free and after signing up the veteran can expect to receive their Honor Rewards ID card in the mail in 1-2 weeks.

      Local businesses and retailers can participate in the service by contacting our office or using the Business Sign-Up link on www.honorrewards.com.

      By participating, their business name will be listed on the Honor Rewards website for Perry County, provided to Veterans who receive an Honor Rewards card, and also be regularly mentioned in email blasts to current Honor Rewards members.  In addition, we will provide participating businesses with promotional materials like door stickers and flyers to promote their involvement.

      For more information, contact us at 812-547-4261 or visit www.honorrewards.com.

      eRecording

      What is eRecording?

      Electronic Document Recording (eRecording) is the secure process of electronically submitting documents to the Perry County Recorder’s Office for recording.  By eliminating the need to physically mail or deliver documents in person, the cost, security, efficiency and gap time is greatly improved.  The actual recording of the document is still completed by the recorder in our software system.

      Why Start eRecording?

      • Allows your company to submit documents instantly for recording
      • Shortens the time frame from receipt to return of document, from 3-5 working days to within almost minutes up to an hour of the initial submission
      • Documents are recorded in minutes
      • Rejected documents are received and re-submitted in a fraction of the time
      • Easy to track documents
      • Reduces the cost for postage and transportation
      • Eliminates check writing expenses for recordings
      • Your electronic documents are returned instantly
      • Reduces paper shuffling
      • Increase effectiveness and efficiency

      All you need is a PC, scanner, and high-speed Internet access.

      Who To Contact?

      The Recorder’s Office has partnered with the following companies to accept electronic submissions and you may contact them through a phone call or email:

      For More Information:

      Contact Fidlar Technologies, phone 800-747-4600
      or
      Perry County Recorder’s Office, phone 812-547-4261

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