Lake County Assessor
Lake County
Ask about a property assessment or Lake County property records.
Building A, second floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3100
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East Chicago, IN and Lake County Home Seller Resources
Find Lake County contacts for property values, tax bills, deeds, and probate matters. Check the Indiana property-transfer filing fee, then explore local sale guides and tools.
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Useful offices
Find the Lake County office for your question
The Assessor handles property values, the Treasurer handles tax bills, the Auditor handles property-transfer filings, and the Recorder handles deeds and recorded documents. For probate and court filings, start with Circuit Court Probate or the Clerk.
Lake County Treasurer
Lake County
Ask about property-tax bills, collections, or tax records.
Building A, second floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3760
Official office information ↗Lake County Auditor — Real Estate
Lake County
Ask about Indiana property-transfer filings and property-tax records.
Building A, second floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3157
Official office information ↗Lake County Recorder
Lake County
Find recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, leases, and other public records.
Building A, second floor, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3730
Official office information ↗Lake County Circuit Court Probate
Lake County probate matters
Contact Probate about an estate or guardianship matter.
Courtroom B203, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3488
Official office information ↗Clerk — Lake Circuit and Superior Courts
Lake County courts
Ask about court filings, including probate filings.
2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (219) 755-3460
Official office information ↗Helpful Indiana rule
Indiana property-transfer filing fee
The county Auditor receives the filing
A sale needs a state property-transfer form filed with the county Auditor for property-tax records. The filing fee is usually $20, and some transfers are exempt. Deed recording and other closing charges are separate, and the closing professional handles the paperwork.
Lake County Auditor — Real Estate ↗Selling to USA Home Buyers
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Selling situations
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Inherited house →
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Foreclosure →
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Review recorded liens, unpaid property taxes, and sale options.
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East Chicago, IN Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
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East Chicago housing market and selling costs →
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How to Sell a House in East Chicago, IN | 2026 Guide →
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East Chicago home-selling articles →
Browse local articles about selling questions and next steps.
Selling an As-Is House in East Chicago IN: Your Options →
Compare the available ways to sell an as-is house in East Chicago.
How the East Chicago selling process works →
See how a direct sale moves from property details to written terms and title-company closing.
Questions about your house?
Call 888-274-5006 with a question about the property or selling options. You can also send details with the form above.
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Questions about East Chicago and Lake County resources
Which Lake County office handles property values, taxes, deeds, or court filings?
The Assessor handles property assessments and property records. The Treasurer handles property-tax bills and collections. The Auditor handles property-transfer filings for property-tax records, and the Recorder keeps deeds and other recorded property documents. For probate or other court filings, contact Lake County Circuit Court Probate or the Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts.
What is the Indiana property-transfer filing fee?
The fee is usually $20, and some transfers are exempt. The filing goes to the county Auditor for property-tax records. Deed recording and other closing charges are separate; the Lake County Auditor — Real Estate link above is the local contact.
Where can I start with an East Chicago house in probate?
Lake County Circuit Court Probate handles estate matters, and the Clerk handles court filings. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.