Deed Types (4)
General Warranty– This type of deed provides a warranty whereby the seller agrees to defend the buyer against any other claims for the property.
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Quit Claim – This type of deed is the opposite of a warranty deed, whereby the seller offers no guarantee against other claims against the property.
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Special Warranty – This type of deed is in between a warranty and a quit claim, whereby the seller guarantees that there are no claims against the property that will arise as a result of the seller’s ownership but no guarantee prior.
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Transfer on Death – Transfers property to a beneficiary upon the principal’s death.
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Recording
A deed must be recorded in the County Recording Office where the property is located. This office location as well as associated fees can be found by searching for your county in this directory.
Signing
All deed must be executed by one of the following: judge, clerk of a court of record, county auditor, county recorder, notary public, mayor of a city in Indiana or any other state, commissioner appointed in a state other than Indiana by the governor of Indiana, clerk of the city county council for a consolidated city, city clerk for a second class city, clerk-treasurer for a third-class city, clerk-treasurer for a town, or person authorized under § 2-3-4-1.[1]
Indiana Property Search (6 steps)
Step 1
Go to myLocal.IN.gov and click on the county in the drop-down menu.
Step 3
The next page will be the county page. Look for a link to the county recorder’s office and click on it.
Step 4
The recorder’s page will have property search information on it. Marian County has three online search options. You will want to complete a comprehensive search which will require opening an account and paying a fee. However, to get preliminary information, Marion County offers a free search site. Click on “Free Search.”
Step 5
Here you will have to enter the seller’s (grantor’s) name and any other information you might have about the property.
Step 6
Once you enter a grantor’s name, you will be brought to a list of documents. You can click on each document to obtain more information, however, you will not be able to see the actual document filed using this site. However, you will be able to see where you need to go with your search, either through the subscription site, or going into the recorder’s office in person.