CHAPTER 3. EFFECT OF RECORDING
IC 32-21-3
Chapter 3. Effect of Recording
IC 32-21-3-1
"Conveyance" defined
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "conveyance" means:
(1) an instrument of writing concerning land or an interest in
land, except a last will and testament;
(2) a lease for a term not exceeding three (3) years; or
(3) an executory contract for the sale and purchase of land;
for purposes of the acknowledgment or proof of the instrument,
lease, or contract, the recording of the instrument, lease, or contract,
and the force and effect of that recording.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.
IC 32-21-3-2
"Grantor" defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "grantor" has the meaning set forth
in IC 32-17-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.
IC 32-21-3-3
Conveyances requiring recording
Sec. 3. A conveyance of any real estate in fee simple or for life,
a conveyance of any future estate, or a lease for more than three (3)
years after the making of the lease is not valid and effectual against
any person other than:
(1) the grantor;
(2) the grantor's heirs and devisees; and
(3) persons having notice of the conveyance or lease;
unless the conveyance or lease is made by a deed recorded within the
time and in the manner provided in this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.
IC 32-21-3-4
Letters of attorney; executory contracts for sale or purchase of
land; recording
Sec. 4. The following may be recorded in the county where the
land to which the letter or contract relates is situated:
(1) Letters of attorney containing a power to a person to:
(A) sell or convey land; or
(B) sell and convey land as the agent of the owner of the
land.
(2) An executory contract for the sale or purchase of land when
proved or acknowledged in the manner prescribed in this
chapter for the proof or acknowledgment of conveyances.
The record when recorded and the certified transcript of the record
may be read in evidence in the same manner and with the same effect
as a conveyance.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.