Find Property Records in New Albany
New Albany property records are maintained by the Floyd County Recorder's Office, which handles all deeds, mortgages, liens, and real estate documents for properties within New Albany city limits. As the county seat of Floyd County, New Albany is directly served by the county recorder, making it easy to access recordings in person or through the county's online search portal. You can search New Albany property records going back to 1783 through the county's indexed image system, request certified copies by phone, or visit the office during regular business hours.
New Albany Property Records
Floyd County Recorder for New Albany
The Floyd County Recorder's Office is the primary source for all New Albany property records. You can reach the office by phone at (812) 948-5430. The recorder's website at in.gov/counties/floyd/department/recorder provides office hours, fee information, and instructions for requesting copies or recording new documents. New Albany is the county seat, which means the recorder's office is located within the city, making in-person access straightforward for most residents.
One notable feature of Floyd County's records is the depth of the indexed archive. The county has indexed images of all deeds beginning in 1783, which is among the oldest available property record sets in Indiana. The collection includes Indiana Land Company records from the earliest period of settlement. This makes Floyd County's records especially valuable for genealogical research, estate work involving older properties, and any title search that reaches back more than a few decades.
Staff at the Floyd County Recorder can assist with name-based searches, document lookups by instrument number, and certified copy requests. For large searches or title company requests, calling ahead is recommended. The recorder's office serves all of Floyd County, but New Albany properties make up the largest share of recorded instruments given the city's size as the county seat.
Search New Albany Property Records Online
The Floyd County Recorder provides online access to New Albany property records through the Online Records Search portal. You can search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or recording date. Documents recorded in more recent years typically include scanned images you can view and download. The indexed archive going back to 1783 gives New Albany one of the longest searchable property record histories available online in Indiana.
For assessed values, the DLGF Assessed Value Search gives current assessed values for any New Albany parcel using a parcel number or address. The DLGF Tax Bill Search shows current and prior year tax bill data. Both tools are free. For a visual property search, the Beacon/Schneider GIS platform shows Floyd County parcel boundaries, ownership, and sale history on an interactive map.
The Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup provides current and historical tax bill data for New Albany properties and other parcels across Floyd County.
Use the Gateway Tax Bill Lookup to confirm taxes are current on a New Albany parcel before a sale, refinance, or title search.
The Indiana State Archives holds additional historical land records for the state, including early New Albany land grants and plat maps. Some very early records may be available only through the archives, particularly for properties that predate Floyd County's own indexing system.
Recording Property Documents in New Albany
All real property documents for New Albany must pass through Indiana's standard three-step recording process. First, the County Assessor reviews and stamps the deed. Second, the County Auditor transfers and endorses the document. Third, the Recorder records it and assigns a document number. Fees are collected at both the Auditor's and Recorder's offices. This applies to all deeds, mortgages, releases, and related instruments.
Under IC 36-2-11, the Floyd County Recorder is required to maintain a complete public record of all real property instruments. Formatting rules under IC 32-21-2 set the standards every New Albany document must meet. Documents must be on white paper no larger than 8.5 by 14 inches. Margins must be at least two inches on the top and bottom of the first and last pages. Font must be at least 10-point black ink. All Social Security numbers must be removed before filing. A "Prepared by" statement is required on every document.
Statewide recording fees apply to New Albany documents. Deeds cost $25. Mortgages cost $55. Other standard instruments are $25 each. Oversized pages add $5 per page. Copies are $1 per page for standard sizes and $5 for larger formats. Certified copies add $5. A Sales Disclosure Form must accompany every deed, and deed transfers require the Auditor's endorsement before the Recorder will accept the filing.
New Albany Property Tax and Assessment Records
Property tax rules for New Albany fall under IC 6-1.1, the statewide statute governing assessment, exemptions, and appeals. The Floyd County Assessor sets the assessed value for each New Albany parcel. The Auditor then calculates the tax bill based on that value and the applicable local tax rates. If you believe an assessed value is wrong, you can file an appeal with the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.
The Indiana Recorders Association provides statewide guidance on recording laws and best practices that apply to New Albany and all other Indiana counties.
The Association's resources cover statewide recording standards and can clarify procedures for New Albany property transactions that fall outside routine filings.
Third-party services like Doxpop offer subscription access to recorded documents across all Indiana counties, including Floyd. For title companies and attorneys who search across Floyd, Clark, and Jefferson counties, a multi-county tool like Doxpop can be efficient. The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal is another free resource for tax and finance data covering Floyd County and New Albany properties.
Note: Electronic recording is available for New Albany documents through vendors including Simplifile (800-460-5657), CSC eRecording (866-652-0111), and eRecording Partners Network (888-325-3365).
New Albany Historical Land Records
New Albany has one of the deepest deed record archives in Indiana. The Floyd County Recorder has indexed images of all deeds starting in 1783, which predates Indiana statehood itself. The collection includes Indiana Land Company records from the earliest period of organized settlement in this part of southern Indiana. This depth makes the New Albany records especially useful for researchers tracing chain of title on properties that have changed hands many times over more than two centuries.
For very early New Albany land records, some documents may be held at the Indiana State Archives in addition to or in place of the county's own indexed system. The archives hold original land survey notes, federal land grant records, and early plat maps that document the initial division of land in Floyd County. Researchers working on properties that trace back to the original federal land sales should check both the county recorder and the state archives.
The Indiana Gateway portal provides access to tax and financial data for Floyd County and can be a useful companion to the recorder's deed records when researching current property status. Together, the recorder's online search and the Gateway tools give a fairly complete picture of any New Albany property from historical ownership to current tax obligations.
Nearby Indiana Cities
New Albany is in southern Indiana near the Kentucky border and shares the greater Louisville metro area with several other Indiana communities. The links below lead to property records pages for nearby qualifying cities and the Floyd County recorder.