Search Dubois County Property Records

Dubois County property records are maintained by the County Recorder in Jasper, Indiana, where deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, and other instruments affecting real estate become part of the permanent public record. Whether you need to confirm who owns a parcel in Dubois County, trace a chain of title, or check for mortgages and claims against a property, this guide explains the tools available, the recording process under Indiana law, and the fees that apply.

Dubois County Recorder Office

The Dubois County Recorder operates under Indiana Code 36-2-11, which gives the recorder a constitutional obligation to accept, index, and preserve all instruments that affect real property within Dubois County. The office is located at the Dubois County Courthouse in Jasper. Any deed, mortgage, release, easement, lien, survey, or other instrument that touches real estate in the county must be recorded here to become part of the public record.

When you bring a document to the Dubois County Recorder, the office assigns it an instrument number, stamps it with the date and time of receipt, scans it, and returns the original to you. The instrument number is permanent and is how you find the record in the future. Staff can search the index by name or instrument number, but they do not conduct full title searches or provide legal opinions about what the documents mean.

The Indiana Recorders Association maintains a statewide directory of recorder offices including contact information and hours for Dubois County. Check that directory before visiting Jasper to make sure hours have not changed. For very early Dubois County land records, the Indiana State Archives holds deed books, patents, and survey records from the county's early history.

Find Dubois County Deeds and Land Records Online

Doxpop is the main online platform for Dubois County recorded instruments. You can search by grantor or grantee name, document type, or date range. Document images are available for a fee per page. Doxpop covers Dubois County and lets title companies, attorneys, and individual researchers access deed records, mortgages, and releases without driving to Jasper. It is a reliable starting point for most property research tasks in Dubois County.

The Beacon GIS platform provides parcel maps for Dubois County with ownership data, assessed values, and property boundaries. Search by owner name, parcel number, or street address. The map view helps you confirm a parcel's location and size before pulling specific instruments from the recorder's index. Beacon draws from county GIS files and assessor records, so ownership data stays relatively current with recent deed transfers.

The Indiana State Archives shown below holds early Dubois County land records including original survey notes, early warranty deeds, and patent records. These documents help establish the origin of title for rural parcels in the county.

Early Dubois County title chains that include a federal land patent will typically appear in the State Archives before they show up in the county recorder's index in Jasper.

Recording Process and Requirements in Dubois County

Indiana has statewide recording standards that apply uniformly to every document submitted to the Dubois County Recorder. Paper must be white, no larger than 8.5 by 14 inches, and at least 20-pound weight. Text must be black and printed at no less than 10-point size. Legal descriptions, notary blocks, and signature areas must meet the same standards.

The first page must have a 2-inch top margin reserved for the recorder's stamp and indexing data. The last page of any document also needs a 2-inch bottom margin. Interior pages require at least a half-inch margin on all four sides. Documents that miss these margin standards are accepted but cost an extra $1 per non-conforming page in addition to the standard recording fee.

All instruments must carry a "Prepared by" statement listing the drafter's name and address. Every signature must have the name printed or typed directly below it, matching the signed form exactly. Deeds and most real property instruments must be notarized. Deeds must include the grantee's full mailing address and a legal description of the property being transferred. Social Security numbers must be removed from all documents before they are filed under Indiana Code 32-21-2.

Deed transfers in Dubois County follow the standard Indiana three-step path. The County Assessor reviews and stamps the deed. The County Auditor then transfers ownership on the tax rolls, accepts the Sales Disclosure form, collects the transfer fee, and endorses the document. The Recorder records the deed last and collects the recording fee. Plan for two fee payments when you submit a deed in Jasper.

Dubois County Property Taxes and Assessment

Property taxes in Dubois County are set by the County Assessor and County Auditor under Indiana Code 6-1.1. The Assessor values each parcel at market rate on a regular cycle, and the Auditor applies local levy rates to produce the annual tax bill. Taxes are billed in two installments per year, and unpaid taxes result in a lien on the parcel. Tax liens are recorded public instruments that appear in the recorder's index.

The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal shown below lets you look up current and prior-year property tax data for any Dubois County parcel by parcel number. It is free, state-maintained, and does not require registration.

Use the Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal alongside the DLGF Assessed Value Search to verify taxes are current before any real estate transaction in Dubois County.

Fees and Copies for Dubois County Records

Dubois County recording fees follow Indiana's statewide schedule. Deeds cost $25. Mortgages cost $55. Releases, assignments, and affidavits cost $25 each. Oversized pages larger than 9 by 15 inches add $5 per page. Non-conforming documents cost an extra $1 per non-conforming page above the base recording fee.

Copies of recorded documents cost $1 per page for standard sizes up to 11 by 17 inches, $5 per page for anything larger. Certified copies add a $5 fee to the copy cost. Mail requests should include a written request, full payment, and a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Recording fees are not refunded after submission even if a document requires correction before it can be accepted.

E-recording may be available for Dubois County through vendors including CSC eRecording, Simplifile, and ePN. Contact the Dubois County Recorder in Jasper to confirm which vendors are accepted and what the process involves for setting up an account.

Note: Recording fees are paid at submission and apply even if the document is later rejected for a technical defect that requires resubmission.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Dubois County is in southwest Indiana. Several neighboring counties border Dubois County, and records for parcels near those county lines may require a check at more than one recorder's office.