Sec. 12. (a) The recorder shall index each volume of instruments the recorder records by:
(1) the name of each grantor, promisor, or covenantor, in alphabetical order and cross-referenced to the proper grantee, promisee, or covenantee; and
(2) the name of each grantee, promisee, or covenantee, in alphabetical order and cross-referenced to the proper grantor, promisor, or covenantor.
(b) The recorder shall accurately maintain separate indexes of all the records of:
(1) deeds for real estate; and
(2) mortgages on real estate;
in the recorder's office. The recorder shall index each deed or mortgage alphabetically, by the name of each grantor and grantee or mortgagor and mortgagee, and shall include in each index entry a concise description of the real property, the date of the deed or mortgage, and the number or letter of the book and the page at which each deed or mortgage is recorded.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 17-3-39-3 part; 17-3-53-1; 17-3-53-2; 17-3-53-3.]
As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.16-2001, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Government of Counties Generally
36-2-11-1. Application of Chapter
36-2-11-2. Residence; Term of Office
36-2-11-3. Location of Office; Business Hours and Days; State of Emergency
36-2-11-4. Legal Action on Days Office Is Closed
36-2-11-5. Delivery of Instruments Left for Record on Expiration of Term
36-2-11-6. Demand of Fees; Overpayment of Fees; Refund
36-2-11-7. Return of Instrument to Presenter
36-2-11-7.5. Personal Liability for Dishonored Checks
36-2-11-8. Record of Instruments in Order Received; Public Access; Copies; Contaminated Instruments
36-2-11-9. Entry Book; Contents
36-2-11-10. Recording Requirements
36-2-11-12. Grantor and Grantee Index; Separate Indexes for Deeds and Mortgages; Requisites
36-2-11-14.5. Recording of Purchase Contracts Involving Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes
36-2-11-16. Requirements for Instruments to Be Received and Recorded
36-2-11-17. Recording of Name of Farm; Description; Conveyance; Cancellation
36-2-11-19. Affidavit; Recording in Miscellaneous Records; Record as Prima Facie Evidence
36-2-11-20. Memorandum of Lease or Memorandum of Contract; Recording; Effect
36-2-11-22. Certified Copy of Matter Relating to Bankruptcy; Recording in Miscellaneous Records
36-2-11-24. List of Recorded Mortgage Releases
36-2-11-26. Social Security Number on Instruments Presented for Recording