Records

By 2011, electronic filing was mandated for all Civil filings. The Deputy Clerk in the General Division area is responsible for reviewing documents submitted for civil matters in the Franklin County Common Pleas Court. You can search public records by using the request forms through the Clerk of Courts, Maryellen O’Shaughnessy. Records can be found online.

The Ohio Open Records law enacted in 1963 describes what records are available, what agencies have open records, and the fees. Records are those kept by public offices and records of non-profit and for-profit private schools. Anyone can request open public records; you do not need a statement of purpose.

The Ohio Open Records Act allows a requester to file a public record request however they want. They can choose how they receive copies via mail, pick-up, or email. A person can file an Open Records request online, in person, by phone, email, or by mail.

Deeds

A deed in Ohio is a written legal paper to transfer real estate. The deed is stamped, attested, and conveys the property to the owner stating they now have title to the real estate. Deeds in Ohio need the following requirements:

• The current owner and the new owner
• The marital sats of the grantor
• Legal description of the property
• Specific language stating that the property is been transferred
• Tax mailing address of the grantee
• Release of dower
• Reference to prior deeds
• Signed by Grantors
• Dated
• Notary

Contact our local county recorder for a deed in Ohio. County recorders are responsible for maintaining land records and helping them be searchable. Records may change for different services. Photocopies of deeds can be up to $2 per page.