Yes: in Indiana, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the Indiana Supreme Court, Office of Judicial Administration (Roll of Attorneys). You can check a name yourself on Roll of Attorneys search.
Real estate attorneys in Indiana: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Indiana?
The Indiana statutes read do not require an attorney to close a home sale, although engaging in the business of a practicing lawyer without admission is a Class B misdemeanor (IC 33-43-2-1) and a lender or contract may still require one.
What closing costs does Indiana law set?
Indiana has no real estate transfer tax and no official typical closing-cost total. Marion County deed fees total $65, and filed title charges run $700 to $1,035 for a $250,000 purchase with a loan.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · Indiana Supreme Court, Office of Judicial Administration (Roll of Attorneys)
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: Roll of Attorneys search (we could not open this search page ourselves)
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