# Ind. Code § 36-2-11-5: Delivery of instruments left for record on expiration of term

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-2-11-5
- **Heading:** Delivery of instruments left for record on expiration of term
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-2-11-5

## Text

Sec. 5. At the expiration of the recorder's term of office, the recorder shall deliver all instruments left for record with the recorder to the recorder's successor in office, whether the fees for recording them have been paid or not.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 5-7-9-1 part.]

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.73.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-1 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-2 Residence; term of office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-2.5 Training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-2.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-3 Location of office; business hours and days; state of emergency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-4 Legal action on days office is closed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-5 Delivery of instruments left for record on expiration of term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-6 Demand of fees; overpayment of fees; refund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7 Return of instrument to presenter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5 Personal liability for dishonored checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-7.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-8 Record of instruments in order received; public access; copies; contaminated instruments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-9 Entry book; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-10 Recording requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-2-11-11 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A2_C11_S36-2-11-11.md)
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