Marion County Indiana Property Tax Records: Free Parcel, Assessment, Tax Bill, Deed & Map Lookup Guide
Marion County property tax records are split across several official Indianapolis/Marion County offices. Use Assessor Property Cards for assessed value, parcel number, owner name and property report cards. Use the Treasurer to view and pay current tax bills. Use the Auditor for homestead, mortgage, over-65, veteran, blind/disabled and other deductions. Use the Recorder for deeds, liens, mortgages, releases, plats, surveys and recorded document copies.
This guide gives a practical workflow for Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Speedway, Southport and all Marion County townships—without confusing a tax bill with a deed, an assessment appeal with a tax payment, or a GIS map with legal title proof.
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Fastest Way to Search Marion County Indiana Property Tax Records
Assessor vs Treasurer vs Auditor vs Recorder in Marion County
Each office answers a different property-record question. Using the wrong office is the main reason users get stuck.
| Your Question | Correct Office / Tool | Search With | What You Get |
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| What is the assessed value or parcel number? | Marion County Assessor / Assessor Property Cards | Parcel number, state parcel number, owner name or address | Property report card, assessed value, owner/name fields, parcel details and public assessment information. |
| How much tax is due or paid? | Marion County Treasurer | Address or parcel number | Current tax bill, online payment, scheduled payment options, payment status and tax-sale risk route. |
| Is my homestead/mortgage/over-65 deduction applied? | Marion County Auditor | Property address or application status tool | Deduction status, homestead application, mortgage deduction, credits and tax-sale redemption info. |
| Where is the deed, mortgage, lien or release? | Marion County Recorder | Name, recorded date range, instrument number, document type or property clues | Recorded documents, instrument numbers, party names, copies, certified copies and fraud-alert signup. |
| Where is the property on a map? | MapIndy / IndyGIS | Address, parcel or map location | Property report cards, zoning browser, government profile, service maps and map context. |
How to Find Assessed Value, Parcel Number and Property Cards
The Marion County Assessor’s Property Card tool lets users view and print certain public records. Search options include parcel number, state parcel number, owner name and address. Each report reflects information as of a specific date, so records can differ from other reports or later updates.
Parcel number
Use the 7-digit parcel number when you already have it.
State parcel number
Useful when the state-format parcel number appears on a bill or deed.
Owner name
Try last name or business name, but watch spelling and trust/LLC variations.
Address
Simplify street text if the full address does not match.
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Open Assessor Property CardsBest starting point for parcel ID and assessed value.
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Open the official Assessor Property Cards tool and search by parcel number, state parcel number, owner name or address. Action link: Search Marion County Assessor Property Cards.
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Save the parcel number and state parcel numberThese are the best keys for taxes, deductions and maps.
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Copy parcel number, state parcel number, owner name, mailing address, property address, assessment value and report date. Then use the same identifiers in the Treasurer, Auditor and Recorder tools.
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Use “Find the Assessed Value” for a guided routeGood if you are unsure which Assessor search link to use.
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Marion County also provides a guided activity for assessed value lookup. Action link: Find the assessed value of a Marion County property.
How to View or Pay Marion County Indiana Property Taxes
Indiana property taxes are due twice a year. For 2026, Marion County and Indiana DLGF list current due dates as May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026. You may pay the full annual amount on the first due date or pay by installment.
May 11, 2026
Spring 2026 property tax installment due date.
Nov. 10, 2026
Fall 2026 property tax installment due date.
$1.95 + $0.95
Other Ways to Pay page lists a $1.95 charge and $0.95 convenience fee for e-check.
$1.95 + 2.5%
Other Ways to Pay page lists a $1.95 charge plus 2.5% fee for credit-card transactions.
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Open the official tax bill and payment portalSearch by address or parcel number.
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Use Marion County’s official property tax workflow to view the current bill or make one-time full/partial payments with ACH/eCheck or credit card. Action link: View or pay Marion County property taxes. Direct payment workflow: Search Marion County tax bill by address or parcel number.
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Use partial or scheduled payments only through official linksHelpful if you cannot pay the whole amount at once.
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Marion County provides a scheduled property tax payment option. The scheduling page lists a $0.95 convenience fee for eCheck or 2.5% of the total transaction when paying by credit card. Action link: Schedule Marion County property tax payments.
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Pay by mail with parcel number on the checkUse the Treasurer’s lockbox address.
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Mail payment to: Marion County Treasurer, P.O. Box 6145, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6145. Include your parcel number on the check. Action link: Review other ways to pay Marion County property taxes.
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Allow posting time after online paymentDo not panic if the balance does not update instantly.
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Marion County says that after an online payment, it can take up to five business days for the tax bill to update with the new balance.
Marion County Tax Sale, Liens and Redemption Records
When Marion County property taxes remain unpaid, the county may place a tax lien on the property and the property can be included in the annual online tax lien sale. The 2026 Marion County tax sale is scheduled for October 13-16, 2026.
Oct. 13-16
The 2026 Online Tax Lien sale is scheduled Tuesday, October 13 through Friday, October 16.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Prepare for a Tax Sale page lists sale hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MCATaxSale@indy.gov
Use Auditor tax-sale contact for redemption or sold tax sale property questions.
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Check the bill and tax-sale status earlyDo not wait until the sale week.
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Use the Treasurer tax bill search and tax sale resources before the sale date. Action link: Review how to stop a Marion County tax sale.
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Use the tax sale viewer for research onlyThe county warns interested parties must perform due diligence.
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Marion County Tax Sale Viewer states that all data should be independently verified and that properties are subject to change. Action link: Open Marion County Tax Sale Viewer.
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Ask Auditor for redemption amount after a sold tax saleTax-sale redemption is not the same as normal tax payment.
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For redemption questions, use the Auditor tax-sale route. Action link: Find a Marion County property redemption amount.
Homestead, Mortgage, Over 65, Veteran and Other Marion County Property Tax Deductions
The Marion County Auditor handles property tax deduction and credit tools. Check deduction status whenever you buy, refinance, transfer ownership, add/remove a person from title, move out, convert a home to rental use or notice a bill increase.
60% or $48,000
The standard homestead deduction is 60% of assessed value or a maximum of $48,000, whichever is less.
Check status
Use Auditor tools to check whether mortgage deduction status appears on the property.
Up to 2%
The over-65 property tax credit maximum is 2% of the prior year’s homestead tax liability.
$125
The blind or disabled person’s credit is listed as $125 off tax liability each year.
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Check current deductions on the propertyDo this before assuming the bill is wrong.
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Use the Auditor’s status tool to check current deductions or a recent homestead/mortgage application. Action link: Search current deductions on a Marion County property.
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Apply for homestead deduction if eligibleOnly the property owner or authorized representative may apply.
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Use the official Marion County homestead deduction page. Action link: Apply for a Marion County homestead deduction.
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Review other deductions and creditsVeterans, over-65, blind/disabled and other credits use separate forms.
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Use the Auditor’s deduction hub for veterans deductions, over-65 deductions, blind or disabled person’s deduction and other credits. Action link: Review additional Marion County property tax deductions or credits.
How to Appeal a Marion County Property Assessment
Assessment appeals are handled through the Assessor, not the Treasurer. You appeal assessed value, property data or classification—not the fact that the tax bill feels high.
Form 130
Indiana DLGF says an appeal begins by filing Form 130 with the local assessing official.
Current year value
DLGF says taxpayers may request review of the current year’s assessed valuation.
Market support
Use comparable sales, incorrect property facts, photos, appraisal or condition evidence.
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Review the property card firstLook for factual errors before arguing the value.
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Check land, improvements, condition, grade, square footage, neighborhood, property class, sale history and deductions. Save screenshots or copies before filing.
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Use the correct appeal typeMarion County separates subjective and objective appeal activities.
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Subjective appeals generally challenge value judgment. Objective appeals usually involve clear factual or clerical errors. Action links: File a subjective appeal and File an objective appeal.
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Read the Marion County assessment appeals processKnow the informal conference and hearing path before filing.
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Review Marion County’s overview and Indiana DLGF’s property tax appeal guidance before submitting. Action links: Review Marion County assessment appeals process and Review Indiana DLGF property tax appeals.
How to Search Marion County Deeds, Liens, Mortgages and Recorded Documents
The Marion County Recorder records and provides access to public documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, surveys and other real estate records. Use the Recorder when you need a deed copy, lien search or recorded document—not the Assessor or Treasurer.
Instrument / party / date
Recorded information can include instrument numbers, party names, document types and recorded dates.
$35 Recorder
Recorder fee for deed recording is listed at $35 per document.
$10 per parcel
Deed transfer route lists Assessor fee of $10 per parcel per document.
$20 if required
Deed route lists $20 for each Sales Disclosure, if required.
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Search recorded documents onlineUse names, document type, date range or instrument clues.
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Use the Recorder’s online search to view recorded information such as instrument numbers, party names, document types and recorded dates. Action link: Search Marion County real estate records online.
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Order or print deed copies correctlyCertified copy costs are different from regular copies.
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Marion County says you can obtain a copy for $1 per page and a certified copy for an additional $5. Deeds are typically one to two pages long. Action link: Get a copy of your Marion County deed.
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Record a deed only after transfer reviewAssessor and Recorder fees can both apply.
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The deed recording route lists Marion County Assessor fee of $10 per parcel per document, $20 for each Sales Disclosure if required, and Marion County Recorder fee of $35 per document. Action link: Record your deed in Marion County.
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Use property fraud alertsHelpful if you monitor recorded activity against your name/property.
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Marion County Recorder provides a Property Fraud Alerts service to help protect against fast-growing property fraud. Action link: Sign up for Marion County property fraud alerts.
How to Use MapIndy, Property Report Cards and Zoning Maps
MapIndy is the city/county GIS application hub. It links Property Report Cards, MapIndy general mapping, Government Profile, RequestIndy and Indy Zoning Browser. Use it for map context, not as legal boundary proof.
Map context
Find the parcel location, nearby streets, public services and map layers.
Property report card
Print property report cards and connect map context with assessor data.
Legal boundary proof
Use deeds, plats, surveys, title work and qualified professionals for legal boundary or ownership decisions.
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Open the official IndyGIS application hubDo this before using third-party parcel map sites.
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Open MapIndy/IndyGIS and choose Property Report Cards, MapIndy, Government Profile or Zoning Browser depending on your question. Action link: Open IndyGIS applications.
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Use zoning browser for zoning questionsZoning is not the same as tax assessment.
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Use Indy Zoning Browser for zoning-related property information. For legal land-use questions, confirm with the relevant zoning/planning office or a land-use professional.
Marion County Property Tax Records Office Map
The main Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor and Recorder service references point to the City-County Building at 200 E. Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis. Room numbers and office access can vary by service, so check the activity page before visiting.
Assessor
Phone 317.327.4907. Email assessor@indy.gov. Use for assessed value, property card, appeals, mailing address changes and business personal property.
Treasurer
Phone 317.327.4444. Email mytaxes@indy.gov. Use for current tax bill, online payments, due dates and tax sale payment issues.
Auditor
Phone 317.327.4646. Email AuditorCustomerService@indy.gov. Use for deductions, credits, redemption amount and tax-sale-related Auditor tasks.
Recorder
Phone 317.327.4020. Email recorder@indy.gov. Use for deeds, liens, recorded documents, certified copies, plats/surveys and fraud alerts.
If Your Marion County Property Tax Record Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No tax bill result by address | Address format, parcel split, owner-name variation or unit/suffix mismatch. | Use Assessor Property Cards first, copy parcel number, then search Treasurer by parcel number. |
| Tax bill is higher than expected | Assessment increased, deductions missing, tax rates changed or special district levy applied. | Compare Assessor card, Auditor deduction status and Treasurer bill; then appeal value only if assessment evidence supports it. |
| Homestead not showing | New purchase, title change, refinance, trust/LLC issue or missed application. | Use Auditor’s deduction status tool and homestead application route. |
| Need deed, not tax bill | Searching Treasurer/Assessor instead of Recorder records. | Use Recorder real estate records online or deed copy activity page. |
| Tax sale warning received | Unpaid taxes, penalty or tax-sale eligibility. | Call Treasurer at 317.327.4444 and use Stop a Tax Sale / redemption resources immediately. |
| GIS boundary conflict | MapIndy map is being treated as a survey. | Use recorded plats/surveys, deeds and qualified title/survey professionals. |
Marion County Indiana Property Tax Records FAQs
QHow do I search Marion County Indiana property tax records?▾
Start with Marion County Assessor Property Cards to find the parcel number, state parcel number, owner name, address and assessed value. Then use the Marion County Treasurer tax payment workflow to view or pay the current tax bill.
QWhat are Marion County property tax due dates for 2026?▾
Current 2026 property tax due dates are May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026. You may pay all property taxes for the year on the first due date or pay by installments.
QWhere do I pay Marion County property taxes online?▾
Use the official Marion County Treasurer property tax workflow on Indy.gov. You can search by address or parcel number and make one-time full or partial payments with ACH/eCheck or credit card.
QWhat are Marion County online property tax payment fees?▾
The Other Ways to Pay page lists a $1.95 charge and $0.95 convenience fee for e-check transactions, and a $1.95 charge plus 2.5% fee for credit-card transactions. Scheduled payment page lists $0.95 for eCheck or 2.5% of the transaction for credit card.
QWhere do I mail Marion County property tax payments?▾
Mail payments to Marion County Treasurer, P.O. Box 6145, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6145. Include your parcel number on the check.
QHow do I check whether my homestead deduction is on my Marion County property?▾
Use the Marion County Auditor’s “Search Current Deductions on Your Property” tool. You can also apply for a homestead deduction through the Auditor’s official homestead application activity.
QHow much is the Indiana homestead deduction in Marion County?▾
The standard homestead deduction is either 60% of the property’s assessed value or a maximum of $48,000, whichever is less. Supplemental homestead rules may also apply.
QWhere do I search Marion County deed records?▾
Use the Marion County Recorder’s real estate records online search. You can search recorded information such as instrument numbers, party names, document types and recorded dates.
QHow much does a Marion County deed copy cost?▾
Marion County says you can obtain a deed copy for $1 per page and a certified copy for an additional $5. Deeds are typically one to two pages long.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Marion County property records website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify assessed values, tax balances, due dates, deductions, deed records, recording fees, tax sale status and GIS data directly with official Marion County, Indianapolis and Indiana sources.