Find Property Records in Schererville

Schererville property records are maintained by the Lake County Recorder, which serves all of Lake County from its office in Crown Point. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, and other instruments tied to real property in Schererville are filed there and are available to the public. You can search many of these documents online through the Recorder's website, use state-level tools to look up tax and assessment data, or visit the Crown Point office in person. This page walks through the main options for finding Schererville property records.

Lake County Recorder - Schererville Documents

The Lake County Recorder's Office is at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. The main phone number is (219) 755-3000. This office handles all recorded property instruments for Lake County, including Schererville. The Recorder records, indexes, and stores deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, liens, plats, and other documents that affect real property ownership or encumbrances in the county.

The Lake County Recorder's website provides access to the online document search portal along with fee information and contact details. Lake County is one of Indiana's most populated counties, and the Recorder's office processes a large volume of real estate transactions each year from Schererville and the surrounding communities.

Fees follow Indiana's statewide schedule. Deeds cost $25 to record. Mortgages are $55. Most other instruments, including releases and affidavits, run $25. Certified copies cost an extra $5 on top of the standard copy rate. Paper copies are $1 per page for standard sizes and $5 per page for anything larger than 11 by 17 inches.

Schererville Property Records - Online Tools

The Lake County Recorder's online portal at lcrecorder.com is the best starting point for searching Schererville recorded documents. You can search by name, instrument type, or date without going to Crown Point. Searches return index data, and document images may be available depending on the recording date and document type.

For statewide access, Doxpop indexes Lake County documents and offers both free basic searches and paid image downloads. The Beacon/Schneider GIS platform covers Lake County and provides parcel maps and ownership data useful for Schererville property research. These tools are used regularly by title companies, attorneys, and individual researchers.

The image below is from the DLGF's assessed value search tool, a state resource for looking up current assessment data for Schererville parcels.

The DLGF Assessed Value Search lets you search by address or parcel number to find current assessed values for Lake County properties including those in Schererville.

DLGF data is maintained by the state and updated regularly, making it a reliable source for Schererville property assessment information.

Recording Documents for Schererville Properties

All real property documents affecting title to land in Schererville must be recorded with the Lake County Recorder. Indiana law under IC 36-2-11 establishes the county recorder's duty to record, index, and preserve instruments. Without recording, a deed or mortgage may not provide legal notice to future buyers or lenders.

The process involves three county offices. First, the County Assessor reviews and stamps the deed. Then, the County Auditor transfers ownership and endorses the document. Finally, the Recorder records and indexes it. Fees are collected at both the Auditor's and Recorder's offices. Both are located in Crown Point, so you will need two stops there if you are recording a deed in person.

Lake County accepts e-recording through vendors such as CSC eRecording (866-652-0111), Simplifile (800-460-5657), and eRecording Partners Network (888-325-3365). Electronic submission is faster and is widely used by title companies and mortgage lenders for Schererville and other Lake County transactions.

Documents must be on white paper, minimum 20-pound weight, with a 10-point or larger font in black ink. The first page needs a 2-inch top margin. Names must be typed exactly as signed. A "Prepared by" statement is required. Any Social Security numbers must be removed before filing, per IC 32-21-2. Non-conforming pages are charged $1 each above the standard fee.

Schererville Deed Records and Title Research

Deed conveyances for Schererville properties are governed by IC 32-21-2. Every deed must include a legal description, the names of the grantor and grantee, the grantee's mailing address, and a notary acknowledgment. A Sales Disclosure Form is required when submitting a deed for recording. This form goes to the Auditor as part of the transfer and helps update the county's tax ownership records.

Schererville is a largely residential community in the south part of Lake County. It has seen active development over the past few decades, and the Lake County Recorder's index contains a substantial number of instruments tied to Schererville parcels. For anyone purchasing property in Schererville, a review of the deed index and a lien check are standard steps in due diligence.

Property Tax and Assessment Data

Tax records for Schererville parcels are handled by the Lake County Assessor and Auditor. The Assessor sets assessed values. The Auditor calculates tax bills. You can find current assessment data through the DLGF Assessed Value Search or tax bill information through the Indiana Gateway Tax Bill Lookup. Both are free and publicly available.

The image below is from the Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal, which provides access to property tax data statewide.

The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal allows property owners and researchers to look up tax bills and payment status for any Indiana parcel, including Schererville properties.

Checking the taxpayer portal for a Schererville parcel can confirm whether taxes are current before or after reviewing deed records.

Tax records and deed records work together. When a deed is recorded, the Auditor updates the ownership in the tax system. Running both searches gives you a complete view of a Schererville property's legal and financial status.

Historical Records and Plat Maps

For older property documents, the Indiana State Archives holds land records from early statehood through the mid-20th century. These include survey plats, patent books, and early deed indexes. If you are tracing ownership of a Schererville property that predates Lake County's digital records, the Archives can help fill in the gaps.

Plat maps for Schererville subdivisions are filed with the Lake County Recorder. Once recorded, a plat is a public document showing lot lines, street layouts, and easements. The Indiana Recorders Association provides a directory of all 92 county recorder offices and their online tools, useful if you need to trace records across multiple counties.

Note: For Schererville parcel data, start with the Lake County Recorder's online portal, then use the county assessor's GIS tools to confirm parcel boundaries and current ownership.

Nearby Indiana Cities

Schererville is in the southern part of Lake County, close to several other qualifying Indiana cities that all share the Lake County Recorder's office for their property records.