Posey County Recorder’s Office
County Recorder: Christine A. Hoehn
Location: 126 E Third Street Rm 215 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Telephone: (812) 838-1314
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Email: chris.hoehn@poseycountyin.gov
THE TEAM:
Chief Deputy – Barb Smith
Deputy – Nicole Thompson
Part-Time Deputy – Suzan Haney
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Posey County Recorder’s Office is to create a government operation that is effective, cost efficient, and customer friendly. We believe a customer-focused approach is the best way to achieve success and success is never final.
The primary function of the office is to maintain the integrity of all land records and documents entrusted to the office. We continually strive to improve recording and research capabilities and coordinate with other government entities.
About Our Office
The County Recorder’s function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc. (IC 36-2-11-8) Generally, all of these instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice of their existence or for safekeeping and future reference. The recorder maintains and preserves all legal documents affecting title to real property. These records are the legal basis for determining ownership. The degree with which the recorder fulfills his or her responsibilities ultimately forms the legal foundation for the institution of private 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). (Generally see IC 36-2-11, for the duties of the county recorder.)
Attention! Beginning April 1, 2022 Posey County will require parcel numbers on ALL transfer documents (deeds, affidavits, etc.) per an ordinance (#2022-01-19-01) recorded as document number 202200407
Please click on the following link for important information regarding your deed. Please note that documents can be purchased from our office for $1 per page.
Good Morning America – New Alert for Homeowners Warns of Unnecessary Offers
Documents:
Summary of Fees and Requirements
Information:
Procedures:
Property Fraud Alert
Let us help you stop the fastest growing white-collar crime – Property Fraud. Sign up now and we can help you stop the effects of Land fraud and other similar fraudulent activities. What is Property Fraud? It’s when someone illegally uses your property for financial gain. It can happen when someone records a fraudulent document in the County Land Records Office making it appear that they own your home or property.
Click the Following Link to Sign Up: Property Fraud Alert
Please also see new I.C. Code effective now! Thank You!
New IC Code effective now
I.C. Code
COVID-19 News and Information
Modified Access to the Posey County Recorder’s Office
Attention Posey County patrons:
In the interest of protecting the safety of both Posey County’s citizens and our employees, our office has transitioned to minimize in-person contact among both staff and the public. We will be limiting the amount of people in the office.
Our office will be open to searchers by appointment ONLY Monday – Friday 8am-4pm!
Masks are REQUIRED in our office and will not be provided.
Our office is open Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Public Searches
The Recorder’s Staff will not search public records or give any legal opinions. If you know the recording information, you may request a copy from our office. Otherwise, you may come in and use one of our public access computers.
If you do not wish to do searches in our office please check the links below:
Laredo: http://fidlar.com/Laredo.aspx
Tapestry: https://tapestry.fidlar.com/Tapestry2/Default.aspx
As always you can reach us by phone and email.
E-recordings will not be affected by this transition.
These are clearly unprecedented times and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Mary Hoehn Rhoades
812-838-1314
Community Rewards Program for Veterans
The Honor Rewards program is a community service made available through your county’s land and public records office to thank and acknowledge our nation’s veterans for their sacrifices to our country. This program allows veterans in our community to sign-up to receive an Honor Rewards Card and use this ID Card to receive discounts and benefits at local participating retailers, restaurants and other businesses. Let us help say thank you to the wonderful men and women in Posey County that have proudly served our great nation.
Click the Following Link to Sign Up: Honors Rewards Here
E-Recording in Posey County
We accept all documents through E-Recording except for documents that are bigger than a legal piece of paper (Plats & Surveys). E-Recording can save your business time, money and convenience. Avoid lines, parking and unnecessary delays by getting started today!
The benefits of E-Recording include: Faster Turnaround: Hours vs. days to get your document back. The Race to the Courthouse Becomes Instantaneous: Your e-document beats one submitted via the mail Large potential cost savings in postage, overnight shipping and delayed proceedings Fewer Rejections and Faster Corrections: E-Recording eliminates rejections for incorrect fees. Rejected documents can be resubmitted in hours vs. days.
Posey County currently accepts e-recordings from two submitting vendors.To compare prices and to start e-recording with Posey, Indiana, contact:
800-460-5657 https://simplifile.com
eRecording Partners Network Peter Duffy 888-325-3365 http://erecordingpartners.net/
CSC provides a web-based eRecording solution that enables submitters to electronically record real estate documents.
eRecording Support (866) 652-0111
erecording@cscglobal.com
Downloadable Documents
