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Recorder's Office

440 Third Street • Suite 203 • Columbus, IN 47201
Phone 812-379-1520 • Fax 812-375-5440

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where can I find a birth or death certificate?
  2. Where can I find state tax liens and Judgements?
  3. Where do I get a marriage license?
  4. If I want to prepare a document myself, where can I get a form?
  5. Are there any other documents you need to accompany the document I want to record?
  6. How do I perform a search?

 

1. Where can I find a birth or death certificate?
 

These items can be obtained from the Bartholomew County Health DepartmentBack
 

2. Where can I find state tax liens and Judgements?
  State tax liens are found in the Bartholomew County Clerk's Office. The Recorder's Office only has information on federal tax liens.   Back
 
3. Where do I get a marriage license?
  The Clerks' Office is in charge of these types of licenses.   Back
 
4. If I want to prepare a document myself, where can I get a form?
  This office urges you to consult firms, companies, or persons familiar with the transaction to assist you. Should this not be your choice, various forms may be purchased at stationary stores. The responsiblity to choose the correct form is yours.  Back
 
5. Are there any other documents you need to accompany the document I want to record?
  If the document is a deed, land contract or some other type of instrument transferring land, a sales disclosure must be submitted and an endorsement by the Bartholomew County Auditor MUST be visible on the instrument before it can be accepted by this office.  Back
 
6. How do I perform a search?
  The Recorder's Office is required to preserve by general indices all documents recorded by Bartholomew County. Should you need to search for a document, we will direct you in the use of these books and computer software. It is not our position to do the search however, you are welcome to any assistance you may require.  Back
 

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