Know Before You Close: Indiana

The 19th state to enter the union, Indiana’s state motto is “The Crossroads of America.”

Recording fees🔗

Recording fees in Indiana are generally flat, with the exception of Marion County, where they are marginally higher.

Transfer taxes🔗

Although there are no traditional transfer taxes levied in Indiana, there is an “auditor’s transfer fee” and “sales disclosure tax.”

The sales disclosure tax is a flat amount ($20). The auditor’s transfer fee is based upon the number of parcels to be transferred in the real estate transaction.