Real Estate Recording
The Recorder accepts for recording documents related to real property transactions. In order for these documents to be accepted by our Recording Services Department, they must meet requirements set by the Ohio Revised Code. Use the Real Estate Recording Guide below to view all of our document standards.
Real Estate Recording Guide
Once your document has been prepared and is ready to record, you can file it by visiting the Recorder's Office in person or sending it to us through the mail. We ask that you include a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the documents you are recording, or the Recorder's Office will charge postage to return the original document to you. Payment for filings can be made by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card. There is an additional 3% convenience fee if you are using a credit/debit card. Please make your check or money order payable to "Franklin County Recorder." Checks payable to second or third parties will not be accepted. Visit our Fee Calculator to check your math before filing.
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E-Recording
Documents that meet all legal and standardization requirements are eligible to be e-recorded. The Recorder's office does not operate an e-recording platform, but there are a number of private companies that provide e-recording services that are then consolidated and sent to the Recorder. These service companies may charge additional fees.
Companies currently e-recording with Franklin County include CSC Global, ePN, Indecomm Global Services and Simplifile.
Our office accepts e-recording documents primarily from businesses, organizations, and government offices. Individuals do have the ability to submit e-recordings, but currently this service is only available through Simplifile. E-Recording documents submitted by individuals cannot transfer property.
Deeds that transfer real property are accepted for e-recording by the Auditor, Engineer, and Recorder, but only through Simplifile at this time. Documents that deal with the transfer of property need to be submitted through a title company, bank, or other similar entity. Any documents that transfer real property should start the transfer process with the Franklin County Auditor.
If e-recording is not possible, transfer documents can always be sent to us through the mail or submitted in-person at our office.
E-Notarization
The Franklin County Recorder’s Office is accepting documents completed with both electronic and online notarization as long as they meet the requirements set forth by the Ohio Legislature and the Ohio Secretary of State. Please visit the Ohio Secretary of State's Office to learn more about notary requirements and call our office with any additional questions.
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Escrow Account Services
Individuals or companies that record documents on a regular basis may set up an escrow account with the Recorder's Office to avoid bringing a separate check or cash for each recording. Fill out the Create New Escrow Account form below and return it to our office with an initial deposit of $100 or more. If you need to update your contact information or authorized users on the account, use the Update Existing Escrow Account form. View the Escrow Account Policy for a complete list of requirements.
Redaction Requests
Certain public servants whose residential information is exempt from public record can have their information redacted from publicly viewable documents on our website. To find out if you qualify, please review the Request to Redact Address form for a complete list of job types. Please email the completed form to Recorder@FranklinCountyOhio.Gov
"Thank you Recorder O’Connor and all of your staff for keeping our real estate industry informed and engaged over the last few years. As a real estate title agency owner, our company has been so impressed by the many improvements from your office. Not only did you adopt new technology to be able to E-Record deeds and other documents, you also listened and engaged our industry to make sure each improvement was needed and effective. Better yet, during the Pandemic, you actively listened to our industry and held consistent teleconference meetings to inform industry stakeholders of changes as county offices closed or created other methods to access the office during a pandemic. Thank you Recorder O’Connor for leading such a successful office of our government. Your efforts are truly appreciated."
Scott Stevenson - CEO of Northwest Title