Closing costs in Indiana
What a buyer or seller pays at the closing table in Indiana — the real transfer-tax rate, recording fees, title-insurance method and attorney rules, plus a calculator that uses Indiana's actual rates.
- Transfer tax
- none
- customarily negotiable-paid
- Recording fee (deed)
- ~$25
- a flat fee per document
- Title insurance
- filed
- ~$4.00 / $1,000
- Attorney at closing
- Not required
Indiana in the national transfer-tax dataset
0%, #37 of 51 nationally; at $400,000, that is $640 below the median $640 tax at $400,000. The comparison uses the 51 source-verified state and DC records in the TallyClose dataset; null transfer-tax states count as 0% rather than being filled with an estimate.
- National rank
- #37 of 51
- highest state transfer-tax rate first
- Median-state tax at $400,000
- $640
- Indiana: $0
- County coverage
- 2
- 0 with a city-tax field
Indiana transfer-tax data: official source linked on this page, reviewed 2026-Q2.
How closing costs work in Indiana
The biggest closing-cost variable in Indiana is the real-estate transfer tax, which here is none and is customarily negotiable-paid. Indiana has no real-estate transfer tax. Recording fee is approximately $25 per document (IC 36-2-7-10). A Sales Disclosure Fee of $10 is charged by the county assessor under IC 6-1.1-5.5 when a completed Sales Disclosure Form is required — this is a separate administrative fee, not a transfer tax.
On a $400,000 home, the state-level transfer tax works out to roughly $0 — there is no state transfer tax here, before any county or city add-ons. County recording fees are a flat fee per document and run around $25 for the deed.
For title insurance, Indiana title-insurance rates are filed with the state and broadly similar between companies, though you can sometimes shop. Indiana does not require an attorney at closing — a title or escrow company typically handles settlement, though you can hire an attorney if you want one. Lenders here typically charge $1,400–$3,200 in origination and processing fees, and 2 months of property-tax escrow is commonly collected at closing.
Statute: No transfer-tax statute; IC 36-2-7-10 (recording fee); IC 6-1.1-5.5 (Sales Disclosure Fee). Official source ↗
Indiana closing cost calculator
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Counties in Indiana
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Frequently asked questions
How much are closing costs in Indiana?
In Indiana, buyer closing costs typically run about 2%–5% of the purchase price. The state-specific pieces are the transfer tax (none, customarily negotiable-paid), county recording fees (a flat fee per document, around $25), and title insurance. Indiana does not require an attorney at closing. Use the calculator above for your price.
What is the transfer tax in Indiana?
Indiana's real-estate transfer tax is none and is customarily negotiable-paid. Indiana has no real-estate transfer tax. Recording fee is approximately $25 per document (IC 36-2-7-10). A Sales Disclosure Fee of $10 is charged by the county assessor under IC 6-1.1-5.5 when a completed Sales Disclosure Form is required — this is a separate administrative fee, not a transfer tax.
Who pays closing costs in Indiana?
Both buyer and seller pay different items. The transfer tax in Indiana is customarily negotiable-paid. Buyers generally cover lender fees, the appraisal, lender's title insurance and prepaids; sellers generally cover the agent commission and, in most states, the bulk of the transfer tax. Everything is negotiable in the contract.
Do I need an attorney to close in Indiana?
No. Indiana does not require an attorney at closing; a title or escrow company typically handles settlement. You may still choose to hire one.
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