St. Joseph County Recorder’s Office

Terri J. Rethlake

227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Room 321
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: (574) 235-9525
Fax: (574) 235-5170
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday

The office of Recorder was the first office established by the constitution of the State of Indiana in 1816. 

YOUR COUNTY RECORDER: Records any instrument submitted for recording, providing it meets the essential requirements listed below. Files Uniform Commercial Code instruments & supplies copies of any instrument and certifies those copies upon request. (Fee charged)

DOCUMENT TYPES RECORDED: