County Recorder
Barbara
Dean, Recorder
555 Michigan Ave, Suite 201
LaPorte, IN 46350
Phone: (219) 326-6808 ext. 2280,
2234, 2209
Fax: (219) 326-0828
What we do:
- Records any instrument
submitted for recording, providing it
meets essential requirements.
- Makes all recorded documents
a matter of public record.
- Files Uniform Commercial
Code Instruments.
- Supplies copies of any
instrument and certifies to those recorded
upon request. (See Fee
Schedule).
- Provides public access
to all recorded documents.
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.
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. (Generally see IC
36-2-11, for the duties of the county
recorder.)
