Dearborn County Auditor, IN: Property Search, Records & Maps

Dearborn County, Indiana · Parcel, assessment, tax, deed and GIS guidance

Find a Property Record and Complete the Correct County Task

Search Dearborn County property records by owner name, street address or parcel number, then review the property card, assessed value, land, buildings, sales and GIS location.

This guide explains the important Indiana difference between the Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder, so you can pay the correct bill, challenge an assessment, file a deduction or locate a deed without being sent between offices.

Indiana property offices have different responsibilities. The Assessor establishes assessed value. The Auditor handles transfers, deductions and tax calculations. The Treasurer collects the bill. The Recorder maintains the deed and other recorded documents.

Quick answer: what matters in August 2026?

Use Beacon to identify the parcel and save its property card. The spring property-tax deadline has passed, but the second 2026 installment is due November 10. The June 15 assessment-appeal deadline has passed, although factual property-record errors should still be reported promptly to the Assessor.

Official property tool Dearborn County Beacon
Spring tax May 11 deadline passed
Fall tax Due November 10, 2026
2026 appeal June 15 deadline passed

Fast four-step route

1. Find the parcel Search using owner, address or parcel number.
2. Verify two facts Match the parcel number and physical location.
3. Save the property card Keep assessment, land, building and tax-district details.
4. Use the correct office Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder.

Dearborn County quick facts

Auditor Connie Fromhold
Assessor Megan Acra
Treasurer Hayley M. Hatfield
Recorder Joyce Oles

Choose the property task you need

Jump directly to the workflow matching your question.

Indiana office-routing guide

Which Dearborn County office handles the question?

Correct office or tool for each property task
Your question
Correct office or tool
What it handles
Important limit
Who owns the property and what does the property card show?
Beacon property search
Owner display, address, parcel, land, buildings, assessments, sales and GIS.
Not legal proof of title.
Is the assessed value incorrect?
Assessor
Assessment, property-card facts, cyclical review, Form 11 and appeals.
Assessor does not collect tax payments.
Do I qualify for Homestead or another deduction?
Auditor
Deductions, credits, ownership transfers, tax calculations and tax rates.
Auditor does not determine market value.
How much tax is due and did my payment post?
Treasurer
Bills, payments, receipts, penalties, partial payments and tax collection.
Treasurer does not change an assessment.
Where is the deed, mortgage, lien or plat?
Recorder
Recorded document indexes, copies, certifications and recording.
Recorder staff do not perform title searches or give legal opinions.
Where is the parcel on a map?
Beacon GIS
Parcel location, nearby tracts, road context and mapped assessment information.
Parcel lines are not a professional survey.
How do I transfer ownership?
Auditor, Assessor and Recorder
Sales disclosure, transfer fee, Auditor processing and final deed recording.
County staff do not prepare legal deeds for users.
Is the property headed to tax sale?
Treasurer and Auditor
Delinquent payoff, certification, tax-sale list and removal requirements.
A partial payment may not remove the parcel from tax sale.
Best workflow: Find the parcel in Beacon, copy its parcel number and use the same number when calling the Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder.
Failed-search recovery

No property result found?

Owner name failed Use the surname alone, then try a trust, estate, company, former owner or alternate spelling.
Full address failed Keep the house number and main street word but remove directions, suffixes and punctuation.
Property recently sold Search the seller and check Doxpop for the recorded deed.
New construction Search the parent parcel, developer, builder or original landowner.
Vacant land has no street number Search the owner, parcel number, road name or surrounding parcels on GIS.
Old parcel number stopped working Ask whether the parcel was split, combined or renumbered.
Mailing city looks incorrect Verify the township and physical map location rather than relying on postal city alone.
Ownership is outdated Compare the Recorder instrument date with the Beacon update and contact the Auditor.
Property-search call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or road]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, deed reference or closing date]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Record-field decoder

Understand the Dearborn County property card

Property fields and their practical meaning
Field
What it means
What to check next
Parcel number
The county identifier for the taxable property.
Use it for tax, deed, map, deduction and appeal questions.
Owner name
The owner currently displayed in the assessment system.
Use the Recorder’s deed when legal title proof is required.
Property address
The situs or physical location.
Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Gross assessed value
The total assessed value before eligible deductions.
Check the assessment year and land or building breakdown.
Land value
The assessed value allocated to the land.
Verify acreage, land use, frontage and agricultural classification.
Improvement value
The assessed value assigned to buildings and other improvements.
Check square footage, age, condition, garage and outbuildings.
Tax district
The local levy combination applying to the property.
Do not compare the bill with a parcel in another district.
Deductions
Eligible deductions reduce taxable assessed value or liability.
Contact the Auditor when an expected deduction is missing.
Sales history
Transfers associated with the property record.
Use the Recorder for the complete deed and DLGF sales data for research.
Building details
Characteristics used in mass appraisal.
Report a nonexistent garage, wrong size or demolished structure promptly.
A higher assessment does not always create the same percentage increase in tax. The final bill also reflects deductions, tax rates, voter-approved levies, tax caps, credits and special assessments.
Form 11 and assessment review

The 2026 assessment appeal deadline has passed

Form 11 mailed April 24, 2026

For 2026 pay 2027 assessments.

Appeal deadline June 15, 2026

The county’s published deadline has passed.

Action now Check factual errors

Contact the Assessor promptly.

Future appeal Verify the next notice

Do not reuse the 2026 date.

Dearborn County says 2026 assessment increases were influenced primarily by the 2025 real-estate market, although new construction, remodeling, additions and land-use changes may also affect value.

Check the record in this order

Open the current property card Confirm the assessment year before comparing numbers.
Review objective property facts Check acreage, building size, condition, year, basement, garage and outbuildings.
Review recent market evidence Compare similar arm’s-length sales near the valuation date.
Report factual errors immediately A nonexistent building or incorrect square footage should not wait for the next appeal deadline.
Ask whether the issue can be corrected administratively Explain the exact field and provide measurements, photographs or documents.
Verify the next appeal period Use the deadline on the new Form 11 or current county notice.
Use the current forms Dearborn County instructs taxpayers to complete Form 130 and Form 134.

Useful assessment evidence

Current exterior and interior photographs
Building measurements
Floor plans or permits
Demolition records
Inspection reports
Repair estimates
Recent arm’s-length purchase documents
Comparable sales with similar characteristics
Assessment call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] for the 2026 assessment. The property card shows [specific fact], but the property actually has [correct fact]. I have [photos, measurements, permit or deed]. Can the record be reviewed now, and what is the next available appeal procedure?”
2025 payable 2026 tax action

Prepare for the November 10 property-tax deadline

Spring installment May 11, 2026

Deadline passed.

Fall installment November 10, 2026

Upcoming deadline.

Online cutoff 11:59 p.m.

Submit by the due date.

Treasurer phone 812-537-8811

Balance and payment help.

Check and pay the correct parcel

Find the parcel in Beacon Copy the parcel number and owner name.
Open the county-authorized tax portal Create an account or continue using the available search method.
Choose the correct parcel and tax year Confirm 2025 payable 2026 before making payment.
Review prior delinquency A prior unpaid amount changes the penalty treatment.
Choose card or e-check Review the convenience fee before authorizing.
Submit by 11:59 p.m. on November 10 A payment submitted after that time is considered late.
Save the confirmation Keep the parcel number, amount, date and transaction reference.
Verify posting Recheck the portal or call the Treasurer when the payment is not reflected.

Payment methods and fees

Dearborn County property-tax payment options
Method
Published rule
Important warning
Online credit or debit card
2.25% convenience fee with a $2.95 minimum.
Review the processor fee before submitting.
Online e-check
$0.65 flat fee.
Verify routing and account numbers carefully.
Automated phone payment
Call 812-438-7250 and have parcel numbers ready.
The Treasurer’s in-office staff are not bonded to accept phone payments directly.
Mail
Mail should be postmarked by the due date.
Metered or unpostmarked mail must be received within the county’s published five-business-day rule.
Green drop box
Outside the main Administration Building entrance.
Deposit by 11:59 p.m. and never leave cash.
In person
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bring the parcel number and verify holiday closures.

Late-payment penalties

5% penalty

May apply when the installment is paid within 30 days after the due date and there are no prior delinquencies on the parcel.

10% penalty

May apply after 30 days or immediately after the due date when prior delinquencies already exist.

Partial-payment warning: The Treasurer accepts partial payments, but a partial payment does not stop late penalties, fees or possible tax-sale eligibility when the account remains delinquent.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number]. Please confirm the current balance, whether the spring installment has a penalty, the amount due by November 10, the accepted payment method and whether a recent payment has posted.”
Auditor deductions and credits

Check whether an expected deduction is missing

Indiana deductions reduce assessed value, while credits reduce property-tax liability. Applications are filed with the county Auditor. Existing deductions generally do not require annual reapplication unless the property is sold, ownership changes or the property’s use changes.

Common Indiana property-tax benefit forms
Program
General purpose
Official form
Practical check
Homestead
Primary-residence standard and supplemental deductions.
Form HC10
Confirm the home is the owner’s principal residence and the deduction appears on the tax record.
Mortgage
Deduction associated with qualifying recorded mortgage or contract indebtedness.
State Form 43709
Recheck eligibility after refinancing or recording a new mortgage.
Over 65
Senior deduction and circuit-breaker benefits for qualifying taxpayers.
State Form 43708
Age, ownership, residence, assessed-value and income rules may apply.
Blind or Disabled
Deduction for qualifying blind or disabled taxpayers.
State Form 43710
Prepare the required eligibility documentation.
Disabled Veteran
Benefits for qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses.
State Form 12662
Use current service and disability documentation.
Heritage Barn or Rehabilitation
Special deductions for qualifying structures or rehabilitated property.
Program-specific form
Approval, timing and property requirements differ from Homestead.

How to correct a missing deduction

Open the property and tax records Confirm whether the deduction is actually absent.
Check ownership and use A sale, deed change, trust transfer, rental conversion or refinancing can affect eligibility or records.
Choose the correct current form Use Indiana DLGF forms rather than an old saved county form.
Prepare supporting documents Identification, Social Security information, mortgage, income, age, disability or military documents may be required.
Confirm the filing year Ask when an approved application will first affect the tax bill.
Save a filed copy Keep submission proof and recheck the next tax record.
Homestead amount: Indiana describes the standard deduction as the lesser of 60% of gross assessed value or $45,000, followed by a supplemental Homestead deduction under the applicable calculation.
Beacon GIS and boundary limits

Use the parcel map without creating a legal mistake

Find the parcel record first Copy the parcel number before opening map layers.
Open the Beacon map Search the parcel, owner or address using the county application.
Zoom to the correct property Parcel boundaries and labels may not be visible at countywide scale.
Compare adjacent parcels Confirm surrounding ownership, roads and lot arrangement.
Check the displayed parcel number Match it with the property card before saving or printing.
Use legal documents for exact boundaries Move to deeds, plats and a professional survey when location has legal consequences.
GIS is useful for
  • Locating rural or vacant land
  • Finding nearby parcels
  • Reviewing road and neighborhood context
  • Checking mapped assessment information
  • Preparing parcel questions
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact property corners
  • Legal ownership
  • Easement rights
  • Buildable area or setbacks
  • Whether an encroachment legally exists
Fence and construction warning: Do not position a fence, driveway, building, septic system or utility from a Beacon parcel line. Use recorded documents and a qualified surveyor.
Recorder document research

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and plats

Beacon can help identify the parcel and owner, but the Recorder maintains the recorded instruments affecting legal ownership and title.

Search Recorder records step by step

Copy details from Beacon Save the owner, former owner, parcel number and approximate transfer date.
Open the Recorder’s electronic-access page Follow the county link to its authorized Doxpop search.
Search the grantor and grantee Try current and previous names, trusts, estates and company variations.
Narrow the date and document type Choose deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement, plat or other instrument.
Open the indexed document Read the actual instrument rather than relying only on the index title.
Contact the Recorder for older records Online Dearborn County indexes are available from 2000 forward, with prior-deed back-indexing still underway.
Order the correct type of copy Ask whether an ordinary or certified copy is required.

Current Recorder fees

Dearborn County Recorder charges
Service
Published fee
Important instruction
Mortgage or re-recorded mortgage
$55
No minimum or maximum page count under the published schedule.
Deed or most other instruments
$25
Transfer-related Auditor fees are separate.
Plat
$25 first page; $5 each additional page
Recorder specifies Mylar and published size limits.
Mechanic’s lien
$25 including one mailing
Additional mailings cost $2 each.
Document copy
$1 per letter, legal or ledger page
Mail requests should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Survey-size copy
$5
Applies to published 18×24 or 24×36 sizes.
Certified copy
$5 certification fee
Confirm total copy and certification cost before ordering.

Recording requirements that prevent rejection

Legible document
Typed or printed names beneath signatures
Consistent names throughout the instrument
Proper acknowledgment or notarization
Complete legal description
Prior recording references
Preparer’s name, address and phone
Reason stated for correction or re-recording
Correct Recorder fee
Auditor transfer processing when required
Recording cutoff: The Recorder’s office is generally open until 4:30 p.m., but recording stops at 3:45 p.m. The office accepts cash or checks under its published fee guidance.
Fraud-alert option: Doxpop provides a Property Watch feature. Register name variations used on your deeds so you can monitor newly indexed activity.
Auditor transfer and sales disclosure

Transfer property without missing a county step

A property transfer can involve the Assessor’s sales disclosure, the Auditor’s transfer processing and the Recorder’s final recording. The fees are paid separately to the offices specified by the county.

Sales Disclosure fee

$20 under Dearborn County’s published guidance.

Transfer fee

$10 per document, payable to the Auditor.

Prepare the transfer in order

Identify every parcel List each parcel number included in the deed or transaction.
Prepare the deed and legal description Use the complete recorded description or properly prepared updated description.
Complete the Sales Disclosure Use the current Indiana form and any required residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial addendum.
Submit the transfer to the Auditor Pay the applicable sales-disclosure and transfer fees to the correct office.
Check deductions and property use A transfer may affect Homestead, Mortgage, agricultural or other benefits.
Record the accepted deed Pay the separate Recorder fee and meet recording requirements.
Verify both systems Confirm the deed appears in Doxpop and the owner later updates in Beacon.
Do not copy the abbreviated Beacon description into a deed. Use the complete legal description from the recorded document or a properly prepared instrument.
Delinquency and tax-sale risk

Do not confuse a partial payment with tax-sale removal

Dearborn County explains that the Treasurer certifies eligible delinquent property to the Auditor on or before July 1. The published rule includes prior spring-installment or older delinquency and requires the delinquent amount to exceed $25.

Tax-sale prevention workflow

Search the current tax account Confirm all unpaid installments, penalties, special assessments and tax-sale costs.
Ask whether the parcel has been certified Certification changes the amount and urgency of the payoff.
Request the full removal amount A property generally cannot be removed until all delinquent tax, assessment, penalty, interest and attributable tax-sale costs are paid.
Do not rely on a partial payment The Treasurer may accept partial payments, but the parcel can remain on the tax-sale list.
Pay using the instructed method Confirm whether certified funds or another specific method is required.
Obtain written confirmation Keep proof that the parcel was removed or the account was brought current.
Tax-sale call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number]. Please confirm whether it has been certified for tax sale, the complete amount needed for removal, the accepted payment method and the deadline for the payment to post.”
Business personal property

2026 business-personal-property filing has closed

Dearborn County’s 2026 business tangible personal-property filing deadline was May 15, 2026. The county states that new filings are no longer accepted through PPOP-IN beginning January 1, 2026; current filings must be submitted on paper to the county or township Assessor.

Confirm whether a 2026 return was filed
Keep Form 104 with the applicable return
Request prior-year forms from the Assessor
Ask about late-filing penalties
Preserve acquisition-cost schedules
Document exemption eligibility
Do not attempt a new 2026 filing through PPOP-IN. Contact the Dearborn County Assessor for paper forms, late-filing instructions and penalty questions.
Office contacts and visit planning

Dearborn County property offices

Call the Assessor before traveling. Current county pages use 165 Mary Street for 2026 filings, but older property-card and location pages still show 215-B West High Street. Confirm the correct room and entrance first.
Dearborn County property contacts
Office
Official
Contact
Primary tasks
Auditor
Connie Fromhold
812-537-8807
Fax: 812-537-5534
165 Mary Street
Deductions, transfers, tax calculations, tax rates and county financial records.
Assessor
Megan Acra
Assessment, property cards, Form 11, factual corrections, appeals and personal property.
Treasurer
Hayley M. Hatfield
Tax bills, balances, payments, receipts, penalties and mobile-home permits.
Recorder
Joyce Oles
812-537-8837
165 Mary Street
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, copies, certifications and recording.

Published general hours

County offices

Monday–Friday

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Recorder cutoff

Recording stops at 3:45 p.m.

Administration Building
165 Mary Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Universal county call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [property search, assessment, tax payment, deduction, deed, map or transfer]. Which office, form or official portal should I use next?”
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Accuracy and legal limits

What the online property record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing assessment information
  • Finding land and building facts
  • Checking tax and deduction clues
  • Preparing county-office questions
Get further verification for
  • Legal ownership or title
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Liens and easements
  • Zoning or building approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone based only on a same-name property result. Confirm the parcel, deed and relevant record context.
Ten practical answers

Dearborn County property search FAQs

What is the official Dearborn County property search?

Dearborn County uses the county-linked Beacon property and GIS application. It allows searches by owner name, property address or parcel number and provides property-card, assessment and map information.

Is the Dearborn County Auditor the same as the Assessor?

No. The Assessor determines property assessments and handles assessment appeals. The Auditor processes property transfers, deductions, tax calculations and county financial records.

How do I search Dearborn County property by owner name?

Open the official Beacon search and begin with the owner’s last name. For a trust, estate, LLC or business, start with one distinctive word. Add more information only when the result list is too broad.

What are the 2026 Dearborn County property-tax due dates?

The 2025 payable 2026 installments were due May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026. The spring deadline has passed, while the fall installment is due November 10, 2026.

How can I pay Dearborn County property taxes online?

Use the county-authorized dearborn-indiana-tax.com portal. The county lists a 2.25% card convenience fee with a $2.95 minimum and a $0.65 e-check fee.

How do I appeal a Dearborn County property assessment?

The county instructs taxpayers to submit Form 130 and Form 134 to the Assessor. The 2026 deadline was June 15, 2026. Contact the Assessor promptly for factual record corrections and verify the next appeal deadline before filing.

Where can I find Dearborn County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Dearborn County Recorder and its authorized Doxpop document search. Online indexed records are available from 2000 forward, while older deeds may require Recorder assistance.

Are Dearborn County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. Beacon and GIS parcel lines are useful for locating and comparing property, but they do not replace a recorded deed, plat or professional boundary survey.

What property-tax deductions are available in Dearborn County?

Indiana provides programs such as Homestead, Mortgage, Over 65, Blind or Disabled and Disabled Veteran deductions or credits. Applications are filed with the Dearborn County Auditor, and eligibility varies by program.

Who should I call about a Dearborn County tax payment?

Call the Dearborn County Treasurer at 812-537-8811 for payment, balance, receipt or penalty questions. Call the Auditor at 812-537-8807 for deductions, transfers and tax-calculation questions.

Information checked August 6, 2026: The Beacon property search, current officeholders, 2026 tax dates, payment fees, Form 11 and appeal dates, deduction resources, Recorder coverage and fees, transfer charges, personal-property filing rules, tax-sale requirements and office contacts were reviewed against official Dearborn County and Indiana DLGF sources.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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