Escrow & Title
In Indiana, who is responsible for paying the transfer of ownership costs (county recorder fees) at closing?
AAlways the seller
BAlways the buyer
CNegotiable between buyer and seller as specified in the contract✓ Correct
DSplit equally between buyer and seller by law
Explanation
Closing costs including transfer fees and recording costs are negotiable in Indiana — buyers and sellers may allocate these costs as agreed in their purchase contract. Local customs may create typical practices, but no law mandates who pays.
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