How to Search Ohio Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Ohio — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the County Recorder in each county.
What this page covers: Ohio recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Many county county recorders offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
UCC-1 filings
Statewide deed index?
Recording statute
Legal system
Number of counties
88 counties
Population
11,883,304
Households
4,763,600
Median Income
$66,990
Median Home Value
$191,500
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Ohio recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.ohiosos.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Ohio Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Ohio — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Ohio Recorded Documents
2026
Ohio recorded documents portal active
The official Ohio portal at www.ohiosos.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements Ohio state records.
2026
Ohio access in 2026
For 2026, Ohio continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.ohiosos.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Ohio's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 5-Type Ohio Recorded Documents Map
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Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
Ohio County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Ohio Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
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Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
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Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Ohio for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
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Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Ohio county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Ohio Recorded Documents
MYTH"Old documents are scrubbed of personal data."
FACTNew filings get SSNs redacted; images recorded decades ago may not. That's one reason bulk access to old images is often restricted.
MYTH"UCC filings are at the county."
FACTMost UCC financing statements are filed with the Secretary of State, not the county recorder. Searching only the county misses them.
MYTH"Everything about a property is recorded."
FACTOnly what someone chose to file. Unrecorded agreements, family handshakes, and old paper deeds exist everywhere — the index shows filings, not the whole story.
MYTH"If the index shows it, the image is free."
FACTPlenty of counties show the index for free and charge per page for the document image. Budget for the image, not the search.
MYTH"The online index goes back forever."
FACTMost Ohio counties' online indexes reach back a few decades at best. Before that it's microfilm and deed books, and often a trip to the courthouse.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.ohiosos.gov — Official Ohio Recorded Documents — State portal for Ohio recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
Related Recorded Documents Resources
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Recorded Documents Databases
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Recorded Documents
Geographical Indexes prior 1987 - Butler County Recorder
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Due to COVID 19 we are trying to get the below geographic indices online.THESE INDICES HAVE NOT BEEN PROOFED.
Columbiana County Recorder
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After visiting our website, we hope you will make the decision to visit the historic Columbiana County courthouse. At the courthouse, you can have the opportunity to search our archives. Please note that all documents received by our office are immediately recorded and available for search.
Recorded Documents and Property Deeds
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The.gov means it's official. A.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Use Recorded Document Search to find data on documents filed in the Cuyahoga County Recorder’s office from 1810 to present, including deeds.
About Erie County
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Erie County is rich in business, economic, and educational resources. Erie County has a highly productive, skilled workforce with a strong work ethic; interstate highway access, and two international airports within an hour's drive. Abundant mainline rail service connecting to every containerized port in the eastern U.S.; and numerous ports connecting to the Great Lakes-St.
Recorder - Hamilton County, OH
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Without the work of the County Recorder in recording, safekeeping and organizing all your real estate documents in a logical manner, it would be nearly impossible to purchase land and be assured of a clear title or to lend money with land as a security. Please take me to the Hamilton County Recorder's Office site.
Holmes County Recorder - Overview
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Recorded documents for Holmes County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Huron County Recorder's Office
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Additional Information: Ohio Revised Code 317.32 & 317.36 · The Huron County Recorder's Office now accepts most document types for electronic recording except plat and vacation documents.
Lawrence County Recorder Lori A. Morris Recorder Welcome Welcome to the Lawrence County Recorders Website
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Welcome to the Lawrence County Recorder’s Office website. Our office is committed to providing the best possible assistance to the people of Lawrence County with your recording needs. We hope that you will find this site both informative and useful.
Licking County Jail Active Inmate Listing
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In-custody listings for Licking County post here, typically updated daily. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
Document Search – Medina County Recorder’s Office
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DISCLAIMER: Information included in this site is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. The Medina County Recorder disclaims any liability for errors or omissions. External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Medina County Recorder.
Law Enforcement | Official Mercer County, Ohio Government Website
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Official Mercer County. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
RISS | Montgomery County, OH
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Recorded documents for Montgomery County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Muskingum County, Ohio - County Website - Offices - Agencies - Courts
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Court case information for Muskingum County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Portage County OH
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Public parks and trails across the County for outdoor enjoyment and healthy recreation in a natural setting, all year long. Convenient access to Greater Cleveland, Akron/Canton and Warren/Youngstown metropolitan areas makes Portage County a great place to live as well as an excellent business.
Welcome to Stark County, Ohio
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Stark County. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Trumbull County Recorder
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Electronic Document Recording (eRecording) is a method of delivering and returning documents electronically from a submitter’s office to the recorder. eRecording can be an option for Title Companies, Law Firms, Banks, and other businesses that record documents on a regular basis today.
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Tips For A Successful Search - Warren County Recorder's office
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Recorded documents for Warren County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Wood County, Ohio | Departments
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The land-records trail for Wood County runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
eSearch | Quick Name Search
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eSearch | PropertyCheck
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To navigate between search applications, select from the list below · Last / Firm Name Begins With Contains Exactly Sounds Like First Name Begins With Contains Exactly Sounds Like Side Both Sides Grantor Grantee
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eSearch | Quick Name Search
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Recorder Division
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If you should see any personal information on a recorded document please contact our office immediately with book and page/reception number so it can be removed. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. OFFICE LOCATION Ohio Building Recording Division 175 S.
Default - (DTS)Public Access
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Ohio. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
SEARCH DOCUMENT OPTIONS - Lake County Recorder's Office
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Recorded documents for Lake County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official recorded document office.
Real Property Official Records Search
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Registry of Deeds Overview. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the district are recorded at the Recorders Office. Recorded documents are assigned a sequential identifying number (known as the book and page number) and are then scanned into the recorder's computer system.
Ohio Counties
88 Ohio counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Ohio counties publish deed and recording indexes online
29 of Ohio's 88 counties run their own online source for deed and recording indexes, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Ohio?▼
In Ohio, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Ohio Recorded Documents at www.ohiosos.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Ohio?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Ohio Recorded Documents at www.ohiosos.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Ohio recorded documents available online?▼
Most Ohio countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Ohio Recorded Documents at www.ohiosos.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of an Ohio recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Ohio Recorded Documents (www.ohiosos.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Ohio?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Ohio are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Ohio Recorded Documents at www.ohiosos.gov publishes the statewide rules.