Access Greene County Property Records

Greene County property records are maintained by the County Recorder's office in Bloomfield, Indiana, which is the official keeper of all real property instruments recorded in the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, and other documents that affect land ownership in Greene County are indexed and preserved here as public record. The Recorder maintains a searchable online database going back to January 1993, making it possible to find recent recorded documents without visiting Bloomfield. For older records, in-person research at the courthouse remains the most reliable approach.

Greene County Recorder's Office

The Greene County Recorder is located in the courthouse in Bloomfield, Indiana. The office records all real property instruments submitted in the county, maintains the official index, and provides copies to the public on request. Staff handle deed submissions, mortgage filings, lien releases, and other instruments during regular courthouse hours. Contact the Bloomfield courthouse directly for current phone numbers and hours before making a trip.

The Recorder operates under IC 36-2-11, Indiana's statute governing county recorders. That law requires the office to record, index, and preserve every properly submitted instrument as a public record. The Recorder does not offer legal advice. What it provides is the official index of all recorded instruments in Greene County and access to the documents themselves.

Greene County is located in southwest Indiana, a rural county with a mix of farmland, wooded areas, and small residential communities. Bloomfield is the county seat. Property transactions in all parts of the county pass through the Recorder's office after the Assessor and Auditor steps are complete.

Search Greene County Land Records Online

Greene County maintains a searchable online database of recorded instruments. The Greene County Recorder's online search tool covers documents going back to January 1993. You can search by party name, document type, or date range to find deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments without visiting Bloomfield. This database is one of the more useful county-level tools in southwest Indiana for current property research.

For documents recorded before January 1993, you will need to visit the Recorder's office in Bloomfield or use supplemental services. Doxpop is a statewide Indiana recorder search service that covers Greene County and may extend coverage beyond the county's own online database. The Beacon GIS platform may include Greene County parcel maps and ownership data, which is useful for visualizing property boundaries alongside the deed and mortgage records.

The Indiana State Archives portal shown below holds early land records that predate the county's online database, useful for tracing the historical roots of Greene County land ownership.

For Greene County records that go back before 1993 or that involve original land patents and early surveys, the Indiana State Archives is a good supplemental resource.

Note: The Greene County Recorder's online database covers records from January 1993 to present. For earlier records, visit the Recorder's office in Bloomfield or check with the Indiana State Archives.

Recording Requirements and Fees in Greene County

Greene County follows Indiana's statewide recording standards. All instruments must be notarized before submission. Each signer's name must be typed or printed directly below their signature, matching it exactly. A "Prepared by" statement must appear on every document. White paper only, not larger than 8.5 by 14 inches, with a minimum weight of 20 pounds.

Margin and font requirements are firm. Top and bottom margins on the first and last pages must be at least 2 inches. Side margins must be at least half an inch on all pages. Font must be 10-point or larger in black ink. Documents that fall short of these standards are non-conforming and are charged an extra $1 per page. Social Security numbers must be removed before submission under IC 32-21-2. All deeds must include a legal description and the grantee's mailing address.

Statewide fees under IC 36-2-7-10.5 govern Greene County recordings. Deeds cost $25. Mortgages are $55. Most other instruments run $25. Releases and assignments are $25 each. Pages over 9 by 15 inches add $5 per page. Copies are $1 per standard page or $5 per oversized page. Certified copies add $5 to the copy fee.

The standard Indiana three-step deed process applies in Greene County. Bring the deed first to the County Assessor for review and stamping. Then take it to the County Auditor for endorsement. Finally submit it to the Recorder. Fees are collected at both the Auditor's and Recorder's offices. A completed Sales Disclosure form must accompany every deed through all three steps.

Greene County Property Tax and Assessment Records

Property taxes in Greene County fall under IC 6-1.1, Indiana's property tax statute covering assessment, billing, and appeals. The County Assessor sets the assessed value of each parcel in Bloomfield. That value is the basis for the annual tax bill. If you believe your property has been assessed too high, the Assessor's office handles formal appeals.

Free state tools are available for Greene County property owners and researchers. The DLGF Assessed Value Search returns current assessed values by parcel number or address. The DLGF Tax Bill Search shows current and prior-year tax bill amounts. Both are free to use and are run by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.

The DLGF assessed value search portal is shown below. It covers Greene County parcels and provides a quick way to check assessed values without contacting the Assessor's office directly.

Use the DLGF tool to look up assessed values for Greene County parcels and compare them with deed records from the Recorder's office.

The Indiana Gateway Taxpayer Portal is another free resource for Greene County property owners. It shows current and historical tax bills by parcel number or address.

E-Recording and Filing in Greene County

Electronic recording allows title companies, lenders, and attorneys to submit documents digitally without mailing paper to Bloomfield. Indiana e-recording vendors commonly accepted by county recorders include CSC eRecording (866-652-0111), Simplifile (800-460-5657), and ePN (888-325-3365). Contact the Greene County Recorder to confirm which vendors are currently accepted and whether any local requirements apply for e-submitted documents.

Paper submissions can be mailed to the Recorder's office in Bloomfield. Include a check for the total fees and a self-addressed return envelope. Always confirm the fee total before mailing. The Indiana Recorders Association provides resources for professionals who work with Indiana county recorders regularly, including Greene County.

Nearby Indiana Counties

Greene County borders several southwest and south-central Indiana counties, each with its own recorder's office and property record system.