Fulton County, Indiana Property Records

Fulton County, Indiana, consists of eight townships, three towns, and one city. Property records in Fulton County, IN, comprehensively list details about each piece of real estate, including the owner, exact size, tax value, and other specifications that banks may rely on for loans and courts may evaluate in judicial disputes.

As per recent Fulton County property records, the county has a median home value of $103,950 and a median rent cost of $681 against the median household earning of $51,174. Regarding median property taxes, Fulton County collects 0.57% of a property's assessed fair market value on average.

In Fulton County, IN, property records are maintained by the Recorder's Office. This office ensures proper indexing and preservation of various documents related to property ownership, including deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and plats. The Recorder facilitates easy accessibility to records by indexing them according to party names, book/page, recorded date, document type, and instrument number.

To access property records remotely, individuals can utilize the Online Records Search systems offered by the Recorder's Office, which include Tapestry and Laredo.

Tapestry allows users to search records for $6.95 per search plus $1 per page for any printed documents. If individuals prefer a subscription-based service for permanent access to records, they can open a Laredo account by contacting the office at 574-223-2914. Printing from the Laredo account is also available for $1 per page. Bills for Laredo accounts are sent out monthly.

For in-person access, individuals can visit the Recorder's Office at 1125 E 9th St., Suite 120, Rochester, IN 46975. The fees for obtaining property records directly from the Fulton County Recorder's Office vary. Copies of documents 11" x 17" or smaller cost $1 per page. For copies larger than 11" x 17", each page is priced at $5. Additionally, document certification is available for $5 per document.

For zoning verification, contact the Fulton County Area Plan Commission Department. This government office can reference official zoning maps and land use codes to check and confirm classifications that dictate permitted property uses across defined zones in the county.