1. (a) As used in this chapter, "conveyance document" means any of the following:

   1. (1) Any of the following that purports to transfer a real property interest for valuable consideration:

      1. (A) A document.
      2. (B) A deed.
      3. (C) A contract of sale.
      4. (D) An agreement.
      5. (E) A judgment.
      6. (F) A lease that includes the fee simple estate and is for a period in excess of ninety (90) years.
      7. (G) A quitclaim deed serving as a source of title.
      8. (H) Another document presented for recording.
   2. (2) Documents for compulsory transactions as a result of foreclosure or express threat of foreclosure, divorce, court order, condemnation, or probate.
   3. (3) Documents involving the partition of land between tenants in common, joint tenants, or tenants by the entirety.

2. (b) The term does not include the following:

   1. (1) Security interest documents such as mortgages and trust deeds.
   2. (2) Leases that are for a term of less than ninety (90) years.
   3. (3) Agreements and other documents for mergers, consolidations, and incorporations involving solely nonlisted stock.
   4. (4) Quitclaim deeds not serving as a source of title.
   5. (5) Public utility or governmental easements or rights-of-way.
   6. (6) Conveyances to the state.
   7. (7) Conveyances to a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23 ).

As added by P.L.63-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.144-2008, SEC.2; P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.90; P.L.49-2024, SEC.1; P.L.181-2025, SEC.2.