Sec. 5. (a) An easement that is created after June 30, 1989, must cross-reference the original recorded plat. However, if the real property from which the easement is being created is not platted, the easement must cross-reference the most recent deed of record in the recorder’s office. The recorder shall charge a fee for recording the easement in accordance with IC 36-2-7-10.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-23-2-5

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
     (b) When a release of easement is recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county where the property is situated, the release document must cross-reference the original easement document and reflect the name of the current owner of the property to whom the easement is being released as shown on the property tax records of the county.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-5-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.8.

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