Guide to filing construction documents in Steuben County, Indiana

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Steuben County should get familiar with the Steuben County Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Steuben County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Indiana can be complex. Before recording a lien in Steuben County, read Filing a Lien in Indiana: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Steuben County Recorder Forms:

Lien FAQs for Steuben County

What types of documents can I file at the Steuben County Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Steuben County, Indiana?

Filing in person

You can file your Recorder in person at the County Recorder, located at:
317 South Wayne Street Suite 2F
Angola, Indiana, IN, 46703

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (260) 668-1000 Ext 1700.

E-Filing

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Who can file a lien in Steuben County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Steuben County, Indiana, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the Indiana Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Steuben County, Indiana?

In Indiana, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 60 days on residential projects and 90 days on non-residential projects to file a lien after the last date of supplying labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 60 days on residential projects and 90 days on non-residential projects to file after last date of supplying labor or materials.

What are the Steuben County Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Steuben County, Indiana:
$25 flat fee, including one first-class mailing. $2 for each additional mailing.

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Steuben County Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Steuben County Recorder fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Steuben County Recorder?

Steuben County Recorder accepts the following forms of payment:

Does not accept debit cards, credit cards, or personal checks. Cash, Cashiers Check, Business Check Only

How do I release a lien in Steuben County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Steuben County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$25.

How do I get copies of documents from the Steuben County Recorder?

In Steuben County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Steuben County Recorder.

In person

317 South Wayne Street Suite 2F, Angola, IN 46703

By mail

317 South Wayne Street Suite 2F, Angola, IN 46703

Electronically

The Steuben County Recorder does not currently have an online resource for requesting document copies

Fees

Certified copy: $5.00