Marion County Property Search
Marion County property records are legal documents of real property generated through real property transactions in Marion County, Indiana. Property records may include property deeds, maps, tax information, mortgage records, liens, easements, and certified survey maps. The record may also contain ownership information, legal description, location, and transaction documents. The Marion County Recorder's Office is the County's official custodian of property records.
A Marion County property search provides inquirers with basic information about real property in the County. Property search may generate ownership information, property value history, lien information, tax information, and existing litigations about a particular property in the County. These searches provide prospective buyers with pre-purchase information, which may enhance value negotiation. Ownership and boundary disputes can be resolved using the information generated through property records search.
The County Recorder's Office maintains the records of all property documents like deeds, property tax information, mortgages, liens, easements, and certified survey maps. The Recorder makes these documents available to the public since they are part of Marion County Public Records. Individual owners of real properties are responsible for filing property documents with the office of the County Recorder. There are applicable charges and requirements for document recording at the Recorder's Office, such as
- Property documents to be recorded must be notarized, and the notary must include the following:
- Name of the notary as it is on the notary commission's list
- Notary seal or stamp and the date the document was notarized
- Notary seals are required to display the following words: "notary public," "State of Indiana," "Commission number," and "my commission expires"
- Documents executed in Marion County must include a statement of affirmation.
- Names of every signatory must be consistently typewritten or printed under each signature throughout the document.
- All content must be legible to enable easy reproduction.
- The first and last pages of documents must have a 2-inch top and bottom margin for recording stamps.
- The Marion County Assessor must stamp property transfer documents
- The street address for receiving tax statements must be included on property deeds and other conveyance documents.
- An individual signing as a power of attorney must include the document number with the signature
Are Marion County Property Records Public?
Under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), members of the public are allowed to inspect and/or obtain copies of Marion County property records. The Indiana APRA authorizes government agencies and record custodians to disseminate property records in their custody. However, certain information on property records is exempt from public access. Exempted property information may include:
- Information declared confidential by state statutes
- Information to be kept confidential per federal law
- Confidential financial information
- Records that include trade secrets
- Records or information that is regarded as confidential by the Supreme Court of Indiana
- Information about an individual regarded as a Minor (under 18 years old)
- Social Security number
- Confidential information of the taxpayer
- Negotiation information involving
- Indiana Economic Development Corporation
- the ports of Indiana
- Indiana State Department of Agriculture
- Indiana finance authority
- An Economic Development commission
- Indiana White River State Park Development Commission
What Do Marion County Property Records Contain?
Typically, property records are documented information about the location, description, ownership, taxes, and legal transactions involving a piece of real property. Marion County recorded documents may include those that show:
- Document number
- Document Type
- Recorded Date
- Parties information
- Property's legal description
- Tax bills
- Valuation records (improvement value, exemption key, land value reason, valuation date, and appraisal date)
- Parcel details
- Parcel number (seven digits)
- State parcel number (18 digits)
- Property's full address
- Use Code
- Property owner's full name
- City/township of the property location
- Zip
- Year built / building information
- Tax information (annual tax, current tax due)
- Land assessment
- Tax payment information (type of payment, mode of payment, amount, and date of payment)
- Tax deductions and exemptions (Tax District, Location, Legal Description, Section, Township, Range, Parcel Status, Deed Type, Deed Date, File Date, Change Date, Standard Deduction Homestead Amount, Supplemental Amount)
- Prior tax payment information (tax payment history)
Where to Perform a Marion County Property Lookup?
Record seekers may conduct a Marion County property lookup online, in person, or by mail at the Marion County Recorder's Office. Record seekers can make a property record request to the Recorder's office over the phone. Payment for a request made over the phone is made with a credit card. The inquirer must have the document number and an email address to use this option. A copy of the document requested will be received via email.
The County Assessor's office may also be contacted (in-person, by phone, or by email) to perform property lookup. The Assessor's office operates Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) and welcomes visitors between 11:00 am and 4:30 pm.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Marion County?
Interested individuals can perform property owner lookups remotely and in person at Marion County record custodian offices.
To conduct an in-person property owner lookup, visit the Marion County Recorder's Office during the regular operation hours – 8:00a.m – 4; 00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
Also, record seekers can make a record request by calling the Marion County Recorder's office. The document number, a credit card for payment, and a return email address should be kept handy while making the call. Requested information and documents are returned by email. However, certified copies of property documents are only available for pickup at the office location or sent by mail.
Generally, the Recorder's office processes a record request in one business day after receiving the request, however, a document sent by mail may take a longer time. The fees for obtaining document copies include $1 per page of standard-size documents, $5 per page for documents larger than 11" by 17", and $5 for certification of documents (plus copy fees).
Marion County Recorder's Office
City/ County Building
200 E. Washington Street
Suite T-741
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-4020
Email: recorder@indy.gov
To perform Marion County property owner lookup remotely, inquirers may use the property search services on the County website. Visit the County Recorder's office webpage, click the "remote search services" link, and select The Property Report Card. On the "property report card" page, select the criteria to search by - parcel number, state parcel number, owner name, or address. Input the criteria information to search by, and the property owner's details, among other information, will be generated. The Marion County Recorder's Online tool may also be used to perform property owner lookups. To search for information on property documents recorded between 1821 and March 1964, consult this guide provided by the County Recorder's office.
How to Find Marion County Property Records Online
Marion County property records can be found online through government agencies' websites and independent private websites. Several online search tools can be used to find property records remotely.
For instance, record seekers may use the "remote search services" link on the Marion County Recorder's Office to find property records online. This leads to the Search Real Estate Records Online page, then click on either the "online tool" link or the "Property Report Card" link. The basic search criteria via the online tool are by document number, document types, party names, and recorded date range. The search criteria via the property report card link are by parcel number, state parcel number, owner name, or address. Property records search performed using these tools is free of charge.
Alternatively, record seekers can use the third-party website link provided on the "Search Real Estate Records Online" page to perform a property record search. The search portal provides access to full property documents at a cost. There is a pay-as-you-go service and a monthly subscription service. The subscription service requires record seekers to register an account and submit a signed Loredo Agreement. The pay-per-search is charged $6.95 per search and $1:00 for every printed page. The monthly subscription is billed through an escrow account managed by the County Recorder's office. The monthly billing is processed on the first day of a month for the previous month.
How to Find Property Owner by Address Free
Record seekers can find property owners by address at no cost, both remotely and in person. The Marion County Recorder's Office and the Marion County Assessor's Office provide property search tools on their web pages that may be used to find property owners by address free. To use the Assessor's property search tool, visit the Property Report Card Portal, select 'address' as the preferred search criterion, and input the property's address on the search page to retrieve the property's information, including the owner's details.
Alternatively, interested individuals may visit the Marion County Recorder's Office in person to conduct a property owner search by address at no cost. However, there may be certain fees to be paid to obtain copies of property records. The Assessor's office may also provide property information for in-person search at no cost. These offices are available for visits during normal operation hours – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
Marion County Property Tax Lookup
The Marion County Treasurer's Office allows members of the public to view and obtain copies of property tax records. To conduct a property tax lookup, the inquirer may use the "View Property Tax History Reports" link available on the County Treasurer's website. The search can be conducted by property address or parcel number.
Alternatively, record seekers may conduct in-person property tax lookups at the Marion County Treasurer's office. Inquirers may visit the office in person during regular operating hours (Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm to perform property tax lookups. The office is located at:
Marion County Treasurer's Office
200 E Washington St 1001
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-4444
Email: mytaxes@indy.gov
How to Find Marion County Property Appraiser
Interested individuals may contact the Marion County Assessor's Office to find a Marion County property appraiser. The County Assessor serves as the County's property appraiser and can provide information about property appraisers working in Marion County. Inquirers may contact the Assessor's Office by phone, by email, or in person at the County Government Office or the Satellite offices to obtain information about property appraisers.
Alternatively, inquirers may contact the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency to obtain information about licensed professional property appraisers in Marion County. To find a Marion County property appraiser using this option, visit the agency's website and click Verify a License to conduct a license search. On the Search and Verify a Professional Online page, click on Get Started to open the search page. On the search a license page, provide the required search criteria:
- Select the "appraiser board" under "profession".
- Under the state, select "IN" (for Indiana).
- Type Marion under County to view all licensed property appraisers in Marion County.
The search generates a list of all property appraisers in the County. To find detailed information (demographic, address, and license information), click on the individual name of any property appraiser on the list.
Marion County Property Assessor
The Marion County Property Assessor's Office provides the county residents with property tax assessment and property appraisal services which may include
- Identify all taxable property (home, land, and business) in the County and their owners
- Determination of the property tax rates on real property in the County
- Set taxable value for each real property in the County annually, which will be used to calculate the property tax owned by the owner.
- Provides guide on payment of property tax and tax assessment and helps arrange a payment plan while property taxes are paid to the County Treasurer's office
- Homestead exemption and property tax appraisal. The Marion County Assessor provides the application form for Marion County homestead exemptions and details of the applicable laws. The Assessor's office may also guide the property tax appeal process. Contact the County Assessor at the office locations below
Head Office
Marion County Assessor's Office
County Government Office
200 E Washington St 1360
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-4444
Satellite Locations
North District
7128 Waldemar Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46219
East District
501 N Post Rd Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46219
