Wells Property Records

Wells County, Indiana, consists of nine townships and six separate cities and towns. Property records in Wells County, IN, detail legal claims, ownership, valuations, and encumbrances for each parcel. This transparent repository ensures land transactions, development, taxation, and dispute resolution align with enduring documented facts.

As per Wells County property records, the average home values hovers around $146,487, while the median monthly rental charges cost $730. The data also indicate that the county's households generate a median salary of $71,437, and the collected median property taxes from homeowners have an average rate of 0.55%.

In Wells County, IN, property records are maintained by the Recorder's office. Some of the recorded property documents the office preserves include but are not limited to deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, assignments and subordinations, contracts, plats, and surveys.

Individuals can access these records through the Doxpop system, which allows users to search for records dating back to 2001 using party names, document numbers, and book and page references. A basic search plan is provided at no cost, while commercial users can access higher-volume subscriptions for a fee. Note that the information provided in this online system is not considered an official record.

To obtain official records or certified copies of property instruments, individuals can visit the Recorder's office at 102 W Market St., Suite 203, Bluffton, IN 46714, and utilize the public access computers available. All records on site are on micro-film beginning from June 1, 1965.

When obtaining copies directly from the office, the fees are $1 per page for sizes up to 8.5" x 14" and $5 per page for larger sizes. For certified copies of documents, there is a $5 fee for certification in addition to the $1 per page fee for copies. For more detailed information or any inquiries regarding property records, contact the Wells County Recorder's office at (260) 824-6507.

If zoning verification is required, contact the Wells County Area Planning Commission. They can identify zoning classifications and property restrictions within their jurisdiction. For properties outside their purview, contact the local planning and zoning department instead.