Allen County, Indiana Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Allen County costs about $25 and a mortgage about $55 (flat $25.00 to record a deed and flat $55.00 to record a mortgage, regardless of page count), per the Allen County Recorder's fee schedule. Indiana standardized county recorder fees statewide effective July 1, 2017 (IC 36-2-11-16/36-2-7-10); Allen County's own Recorder FAQ page confirms a flat $25.00 fee for deeds and most instruments and a flat $55.00 fee for mortgages, mortgages carry a higher flat rate statewide because Indiana's uniform fee table bills a mortgage as a document that also requires simultaneous recording of a corresponding sales disclosure filing/assignment reference. Affidavits, releases and assignments are $25.00 each.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $25 |
| Deed, each additional page | $0 |
| Mortgage, first page | $55 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $0 |
| Oversized page surcharge per oversized page | $5 |
County transfer tax
Indiana levies no real estate transfer tax at the state, county or municipal level; Indiana's Sales Disclosure Form (filed with the county assessor, not the recorder) has no associated tax. Allen County has no local transfer, recordation or documentary tax. Indiana transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Allen County?
$25 for the first page, about $25 for a typical deed, per the Allen County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$55 for the first page, about $55 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Allen County closing costs → Allen County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Allen County overview