Indiana has a long tradition of agricultural leadership. However, it’s not just corn here — the state offers a diverse range of natural and cultural opportunities that make it an attractive place to live, work and play. Whether you’re looking for a place to build a dream home, invest in an agribusiness or simply escape the hustle and bustle of urban life, there’s something for everyone in Indiana owner land sale.

There are a number of legal considerations when considering purchasing property that was once part of a farm. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has regulations that you need to follow when buying and building on former farmland. In addition to the State’s requirements, the real estate market has specific guidelines that apply.

The first step is to understand the land’s history and where the property was acquired. This information can help you determine the best type of ownership for your needs. The next step is to complete any necessary paperwork. This can be done with online legal document services or by consulting a local attorney.

For example, in Indiana the law requires that residential sellers complete a disclosure form. This form is available from the State Forms Center search for form number 46234, and many real estate attorneys have it on hand. Similarly, commercial properties may require special documents to be signed by the parties involved.

One issue that continues to surface in the Indiana owner land sale legislature is limiting foreign ownership of agricultural property. Currently, foreign entities hold 40 million acres of American agricultural land, according to data from the National Agricultural Law Center. But Leising said Monday that a bill now working its way through the General Assembly would prohibit the sale of Indiana land directly adjacent to a military installation to citizens of Russia, China, Iran or North Korea, as well as to businesses or organizations based in those countries.

Volunteers at the Indiana State Archives are presently indexing the records of four land offices: Vincennes, Brookville-Indianapolis, Terre Haute-Crawfordsville and Fort Wayne. These records include tract books and registers of receipts. The tract books show purchases arranged by survey township, range and survey section, and the subdivision of the section labeled lot or aliquot. The registers of receipts provide the names of purchasers, dates of sales at the land office, and the legal description of the purchased tract.

In addition to these important records, the Archives maintains a collection of early maps of the state. These are not as detailed as the maps of the land offices, but they do show some initial surveys and sales from public domain. The archives also has treaty maps and land surveyors’ correspondence. These records are accessible to patrons in the Research Indiana Catalog by searching “Land Records” or using the record series and collections search page.