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Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
The County Recorder charges $25 for the first page. Most transfer on death deeds are 2-4 pages. Transfer on Death Deeds are exempt from transfer tax in Vanderburgh County.
File your transfer on death deed at the County Recorder, located at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Room 231, Evansville, IN 47708. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Yes, Vanderburgh County accepts e-recording through Simplifile. Visit their e-recording portal for details.
A transfer on death deed in Indiana requires notarization (standard acknowledgment) before it can be recorded in Vanderburgh County.
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