Adverse possession in Indiana
Indiana requires an action to recover possession of real estate to be brought within 10 years after the cause of action accrues (Ind. Code 34-11-2-11).
How long it takes in Indiana
Possession is not adverse in Indiana unless the possessor pays all taxes and special assessments the possessor reasonably believes in good faith to be due during the claimed period (Ind. Code 32-21-7-1).
Sources: IN ten-year limit; IN taxes during the possession period
Land and people the clock does not run against
Land owned by the state or a political subdivision cannot be taken by adverse possession in Indiana (Ind. Code 32-21-7-2).
A person under a legal disability when the cause of action accrues may bring the action within 2 years after the disability is removed (Ind. Code 34-11-6-1).
Sources: IN state and local government land; IN disability tolling
Fences and boundary lines
An action to recover possession that involves a line located and established by a professional surveyor under the county survey law must be brought before that process's appeal period ends (Ind. Code 34-11-2-11).
Source: IN surveyor-established lines
Common questions
How many years for adverse possession in Indiana?
Indiana requires an action to recover possession of real estate to be brought within 10 years after the cause of action accrues (Ind. Code 34-11-2-11).