Quitclaim Deeds and Transferring Property in Indiana
How to sign and record a quitclaim or other deed in Indiana, and whether you can use a transfer-on-death deed to avoid probate.
Short answer: To be recorded, a deed must carry an acknowledgment or a proof performed by a notarial officer (an acknowledgment may also be taken by a remote notary public) and meet the notarial and county recording requirements. IC 32-21-2-3
| Signing and recording a deed | To be recorded, a deed must carry an acknowledgment or a proof performed by a notarial officer (an acknowledgment may also be taken by a remote notary public) and meet the notarial and county recording requirements. A conveyance must also include a statement of the mailing address for property tax statements and the grantee's mailing address (a street or rural route address). Deeds are recorded with the county recorder where the land is located. County recording rules (such as county auditor endorsement and a sales disclosure form for many transfers) are set in other sections. Re-verified and corrected 2026-10-27. Source: IC 32-21-2-3 |
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| Transfer-on-death deed | Yes. A transfer on death deed must be signed by the owner (or the owner's legal representative) and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the land is located before the owner dies, with the county auditor's endorsement; an unrecorded deed is void. No consideration or delivery to the beneficiary is required. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: IC 32-17-14-11 |
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FAQ
What does a quitclaim deed need to be valid in Indiana?
To be recorded, a deed must carry an acknowledgment or a proof performed by a notarial officer (an acknowledgment may also be taken by a remote notary public) and meet the notarial and county recording requirements. A conveyance must also include a statement of the mailing address for property tax statements and the grantee's mailing address (a street or rural route address). Deeds are recorded with the county recorder where the land is located.
Does Indiana allow transfer-on-death deeds?
Yes. A transfer on death deed must be signed by the owner (or the owner's legal representative) and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the land is located before the owner dies, with the county auditor's endorsement; an unrecorded deed is void. No consideration or delivery to the beneficiary is required.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.