Porter County Recorder's Office

05/19/2020

May we introduce a new member to our ranks at the Recorder's Office, Sara!

She has gone through her first week of "boot camp" and has been learning the fine arts of recording at a very impressive pace!

Welcome to our team Sara!

04/16/2020

I wanted to give a big shout out to these two wonderful ladies that are the real hero’s of Porter County Government Center. Mary Starkey and Ava May have been relentlessly cleaning and disinfecting the entire building to make sure all the workers stay healthy. We all appreciate you two!

04/06/2020

The Porter County Recorder’s Office is happy to announce a new FREE way of searching for document information called Direct Search.

Direct Search provides the capability to search for Porter County land records at no cost. Documents can be searched by name, recorded date range and document type.

Your search results will display all recorded information for each document back to December 1978. Document images are not available through Direct Search. You can access Direct Search at https://in4laredo.fidlar.com/INPorter/DirectSearch/#!/search

You must populate at least one field to search for record indexed data. Information available on this site is 7 days delayed from the recording date.

For current recording data including document images or to print copies of document images, please visit Tapestry at https://tapestry.fidlar.com/Tapestry2/Default.aspx

04/06/2020

A big Happy Birthday to Mellody in our office today. It’s a little odd signing happy birthday scattered (social distancing) all over the office with just a skeleton crew. The birthday treats are delicious though.

03/25/2020

Although we are closed to walk-ins, we are still here doing our work. To all the employees, thank you for bringing your best to work day after day. I sincerely appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Words just can't describe how much you are appreciated. You are irreplaceable to this office and you are our biggest strength. Jen Mockaitis Flesvig, jon Jon C. Miller, Kathy Kathleen Garriott, Karen Messler, Mellody Potts, Jayne Kwasniewski.

03/20/2020

We recently celebrated a birthday in our office....

Happy Birthday to Jen, and wow, what a great birthday cake and cinnamon rolls we had for the celebration!

03/19/2020

Vote absentee or by mail, Porter County election officials urge

Vote absentee or by mail, Porter County election officials urge

Election officials are encouraging voters to request absentee ballots and vote by mail instead of going to early voting sites as the novel coronavirus pandemic affects everyday life.

03/16/2020

Although we will not be allowed to have walk in traffic (after 12:00 PM), we will still be open for business tomorrow. Most of your normal business can be done electronically on our website. We apologize for the inconvenience but we greatly value everyone’s health.

02/25/2020

Ahh, somebody 'been in the paczki's already!

Happy Fat Tuesday to all from the Porter County Recorder's Office!

02/20/2020

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02/17/2020

As we celebrate the federal holiday of President's Day, just wanted to remind everyone that Porter County Government and the Recorder's office is open today!

02/13/2020

FBI: Cybercrimes on the rise because of sophisticated scams | WTOP

For future home purchasers, here is a form of cybercrime that you should be aware of.

In 2015, $220 million was lost to wire fraud in the United States. In 2019, losses will surpass $1.5 billion, according to WFG National Title Insurance Company.

01/30/2020

Celebrating Jayne Kwasniewski’s birthday a day early at the Recorder’s Office. Here is to many more.

01/17/2020

The Porter County Recorder’s office is recording documents again!

Documents recorded on 1/15/2020 are not searchable or viewable at this time, but our software vendor Fidlar Technologies is rebuilding that day in our database and we should have that data available very soon.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

12/11/2019

Index

Alert
The Porter County Recorder's Office in partnership with Fidlar Software is offering Property Fraud Alert, an automated database that monitors activity involving land records filed in the office. It is a FREE service.

Preventing mortgage fraud and identity theft is a top priority at the Porter County Recorders Office. The Recorder’s office has made a conscious effort to be on the look out for documents that may involve deed or mortgage related fraud. For your protection, consider subscribing to our "FREE" Property Fraud Alert website for real-time monitoring and notification of any potential fraudulent activity of interest to you. Your security does matter!!!!
BE INFORMED! - BE PROTECTED!!
Unfortunately, it's all too easy for a criminal to record a fraudulent deed making it appear as if they now own your home.
Once they've done this, they can use your name as collateral on a mortgage or even attempt to sell your home to an unsuspecting buyer.
Don't let this happen to you!
To sign up for this free service, go to: https://pfa.fidlar.com/INPorter and check the box that states "I agree to the terms stated above" to begin registration. The service will notify you if a document is recorded with your name and you will be given the option to be notified by "Email" or by "Phone". If you have any questions regarding this or are having trouble signing up, please call 1-219-465-3465 for assistance.

https://pfa.fidlar.com/INPorter

Data Privacy Statement: All information entered into the Property Fraud Alert site is used exclusively for the tracking and notification of recording activity. The owner of this website (Fidlar Technologies) agrees to never resell this information to any individual or company.

11/11/2019

The Porter County Recorder’s Office would like to thank all that have served, and all those currently serving our country. Your service is greatly valued and appreciated.

10/25/2019

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Check out the updated Porter County Government website!

Our new mobile responsive site is designed to make it easier to engage with Porter County government from the convenience of your phone or desktop.

09/14/2019

The Porter County Recorder's office is at the 4th Annual Portage Legion Stand Down for veterans today.

We'll be here from now through 1pm today recording DD214's and registering veterans for our Honor Rewards community discount card!

08/01/2019

We celebrated a birthday today in the Recorder's Office. Happy Birthday Jon!

07/05/2019

Since we have just celebrated our Independence, I wanted to take a moment to remind Veterans to sign up for our Honor Rewards program to receive discounts from participating businesses. Also, if any business would like to sign up to offer veterans discounts the process is incredibly easy. We have included a kiosk exclusively for the Honors Reward program in front of the Recorder’s office or you can sign up online. It only takes 2 minutes. We are looking to expand benefits into local restaurants that want to attract Veterans.

07/04/2019

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the Porter County Recorder's Office will be closed July 4th.

Any electronic documents submitted to us on the holiday will be processed on Friday, July 5th.

Please be safe, and may you have a GREAT Fourth of July!

07/04/2019

Porter County Recorder's Office's cover photo

07/03/2019

Porter County Auditor

Porter County Auditor

It's July 1, and that means that a variety of new laws take effect in Indiana. One of these was prompted by H.E.A. 1427. Beginning today, the fee charged by county auditors for real estate conveyances, also known as deed transfer fees, will increase to $10. The money goes into a fund that pays for maintaining plat books.

06/23/2019

Well, we celebrated a birthday in the Porter County Recorder's Office this past Friday! Happiest of birthdays to you Kathy!

05/27/2019

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, the Porter County Recorder's Office will be closed on Monday, May 27th. Any electronic documents submitted to us on the holiday will be processed on Tuesday, May 28th.

Let us praise the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of our country.

Their selfless devotion, outstanding courage and honor should inspire us. Please honor and commemorate the memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom.

04/17/2019

The Porter County Recorder's Office is very proud to offer the HONOR REWARDS program to veterans of Porter County. HONOR REWARDS will dually benefit those who sign-up as well as those the businesses that decide to offer rewards/discounts to them. We believe that it is very important to show appreciation to the individuals that have served. This is a respectful way to show that appreciation. Below is a list of current businesses that are participating. Any veteran or business that would like to participate can do so at no charge at,

www.honorrewards.com

21 North Eyecare (30% Off a Complete Pair of Glasses (Frame and Lenses). 10% Off Annual Supply of Contact Lenses. Discount cannot be combined with vision insurance benefits.)

AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service of Greater NW Indiana – ($25 off General Home Inspection)

Aqua Systems of Valparaiso – (Free Installation, Free Salt with Softener Purchase)

Boulder Bay Realty Group – Tom Feeney (Free home warranty when purchasing a home or selling home. Some restrictions may apply. Value up to $500.)

Bruce Hall Body Shop ($100.00)

Deans Tire Pros & Auto Care – (10% up to $50.00 Tires, Rims, Auto Repairs, Truck Accessories)

Defense Mobile Corporation – (Defense Mobile, which uses Sprint, AT&T, and other carrier towers, typically costs 20% less than the big carrier rates. As an introduction, we offer an additional 15% off of service for three months to try us out. Use Promotional code DMC215 on checkout from www.defensemobile.com.)

Designer Desserts Bakery (10% OFF Entire Order (Excludes Custom Orders, Wedding Cakes and Holidays)

Deviant Pleasures – (10% off all products and photoshoots).

Deviant Designs and Fabrication, LLC – (10% off all products and labor)

Dunes Dog Training Club, INC (50% discount off our regular dog training obedience class sessions. 100% discount if qualified to enroll in our Pets N Vets Program (PTSD/TBI).

Environmental Solutions Group ($10 Off Any Service)
First Choice Barbers ($2 Discount to All Military Veterans)
Industrial Chemical & Environmental Co. (20 Cents Over Cost)

Inn at Aberdeen ($30 Off Each Night of Your Stay – PRINT THIS COUPON – Deduction Made at Check-In. Reserve Online from Website. 50% Deposit Required to Reserve. Not valid with other offers or discounts.)

Leader One Financial – ($200.00 Off Home Closing Costs)

Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill (10% Discount)

Porter County Animal Shelter – ( Adoption fees are waived for all veterans, subject to an approved adoption application).

Reeder’s Auto Services, Inc (10% Discount on All Repair Services, $5 Off Any Oil Change)

Reeder’s Photography – (25% off sessions for military. Active and retired.)

RJ Harrison Tax Service Inc. (Free Business Startup Consultation and 25% hourly rate discount for tax legal and accounting services. Free Tax Problem Consultation

Third Coast Spice Cafe (10% Discount)

Thirty-One (20% Off Any Order)

Warrior Arms – ($10 off firearm transfers. 15% off all cleaning and repair services.)

WaterBird Spa ($5 Off Any Service. Not applicable with any current specials/discounts.)

Winfield Ace Hardware (10% Off for Veterans and Active Military Daily. With Proper ID)

Whosur Associates Inc. – (Minimum of 10% Discount Offered, Discount Could be More Depending on Item)

03/14/2019

We celebrated a BIRTHDAY yesterday in the Porter County Recorder's Office!

Happy Birthday Jen!!

Sorry, couldn't upload the photo of the beautiful cake until Facebook came back to life!

02/20/2019

James A. Garfield National Historic Site

On this day 124 years ago-February 20, 1895-African American social reformer, writer, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass died at age 77. Born into slavery in Maryland, Douglass escaped to the North as a young man and became the most famous black man in the country with his 1845 autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave." He conferred with numerous presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, on the subjects of equal rights and black suffrage.

In 1881, President James A. Garfield appointed Douglass as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia.

Today, the National Park Service administers Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. to commemorate and interpret the life, work, and legacy of Frederick Douglass.

02/14/2019

We celebrated a birthday today in the Porter County Recorder's Office.

Happy Birthday Jayne!!!

02/12/2019

02/06/2019

The County Recorder, in partnership with Fidlar Technologies, is
excited to announce a service for our local Veterans, named Honor Rewards.
With Honor Rewards, Veterans can sign-up at the Recorder’s office or online to receive an Honor Rewards card, which qualifies them for discounts and incentives at participating businesses in the local community. This service is being made available at no cost to the county and its taxpayers.

This service accompanies the Porter County Recorder’s Office dedication to our veterans. Our office serves as the State of Indiana’s recommended county backup for preserving original military discharge papers (including DD214) at no charge, along with providing free certified copies of previously recorded discharge papers.

Veterans are encouraged to record their DD214 or other forms of discharge papers if they have not already. This reward program has also received the support of the Porter County Veteran Services Office.

To sign up, all a veteran needs to do is visit www.honorrewards.com, click on Porter County, IN and fill out the form with details on when they served and with what branch of the armed forces. If an individual prefers to fill out the form in person instead of online they can visit the Recorder’s Office during business hours and the staff will assist them.

The service is completely free and once signed up the veteran can expect to receive their Honor Rewards ID card in the mail in 1-2 weeks.

Local businesses and retailers can participate in the service by contacting the Recorder’s office or using the Business Sign-Up link on www.honorrewards.com. By participating, their business name and a hyperlink to their business will be listed on the Honor Rewards website for Porter County and they also will be regularly mentioned in email blasts to current Honor Rewards members.

In addition, participating businesses will be provided with promotional materials like door stickers and flyers to promote their involvement.

For more information, contact us at 219-465-3465 or visit www.honorrewards.com

01/23/2019

All Porter County Offices will be closed today due to the road conditions.

01/21/2019

The Porter County Recorder's office is closed today in honor of Martin Luther King's birthday.

01/16/2019

Porter County, IN

As I am getting more familiar with all the new roles as the County Recorder I wanted to begin to focus on getting our county veterans to record their discharge papers with the office and sign up for the HONOR REWARDS PROGRAM. Once your discharge is recorded (free) you are then signed up to get discounts through the community at participating businesses. If there are any business’s that would like to participate in this reward for our veterans please contact me. I am thinking that our business owners would all like to serve more veterans. 🇺🇸

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12/13/2018

Porter County Animal Shelter

Thank you to the Porter County Animal Shelter for their great "Pets for Vets" program! They are our latest organization to sign up in support of our Honor Rewards Card!

Did you know that the Porter County Animal Shelter has ALWAYS waived adoption fees for Veterans and Active Military?