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Fees
NEW August 1st 2003 Fee Schedule
With the passage of HB 95 on June 20, 2003, the State Legislature doubled all recording fees EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003.
This additional revenue will be sent to the State of Ohio to fund the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and the State's General Fund.
FEES OF COUNTY RECORDER
For the services hereinafter specified the County Recorder shall charge and collect the fees provided to be paid upon the presentation of the respective instruments for record or upon the application for any certified copy of the record as follows:
The fees provided in this section shall be paid upon the presentation of the instruments for record, or upon the application for any certified copy of the record excepting fees and expenses incurred in the filing of United States tax liens, discharges, and releases, the payment for which shall be governed by section 317.09 of the Revised Code.
Under Sec. 317.32 the County Recorder shall charge and collect the following fees:
FEES OF COUNTY RECORDER
NEW August 1st 2003 Fee Schedule
With the passage of HB 95 on June 20, 2003, the State Legislature doubled all recording feesEFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003.
This additional revenue will be sent to the State of Ohio to fund the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and the State's General Fund.
FEES OF COUNTY RECORDER
For the services hereinafter specified the County Recorder shall charge and collect the fees provided to be paid upon the presentation of the respective instruments for record or upon the application for any certified copy of the record as follows:
The fees provided in this section shall be paid upon the presentation of the instruments for record, or upon the application for any certified copy of the record excepting fees and expenses incurred in the filing of United States tax liens, discharges, and releases, the payment for which shall be governed by section 317.09 of the Revised Code.
Under Sec. 317.32 the County Recorder shall charge and collect the following fees:
For recording and indexing when the photocopy or any similar process is employed, TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS for the FIRST TWO PAGES and EIGHT DOLLARS for each page thereafter, size eight and one half inches by fourteen inches, or a fraction thereof, including the caption page of such instrument. Sec. 317.32. ......................
Minimum fee $28.00
28.00
8.00
For certifying a photocopy from the record previously recorded, TWO DOLLARS per page, size eight and one half inches by fourteen inches, or fraction thereof; for each certification where the Recorder's seal is required, except as to instruments issued by the armed forces of the United States ONE DOLLAR. Sec. 317.32 ....
2.00
1.00
For manual or typewritten recording of assignment or satisfaction of mortgage or lease or any other marginal entry EIGHT DOLLARS.
Sec. 317.32 .........................................
8.00
For entering any marginal reference by separate recorded instrument FOUR DOLLARS for each marginal reference set out in such instrument, in addition to the recording fee set forth in Division (D) of this section ..................................
4.00
For indexing in the real estate mortgage records, pursuant to division (B) of section 1309.40 of the revised Code, financing statements filed which are to become fixtures, FOUR DOLLARS EACH NAME INDEXED IN REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RECORD. Sec. 317.32. .........
4.00
For recording manually any plat not exceeding six lines FOUR DOLLARS and for additional line TWENTY CENTS. Sec. 317.32. .....................
4.00
.20
For filing Township Zoning Resolutions.
Sec. 317.32, 519.11. ................................
100.00
For filing Zoning Amendments Sec. 317.31, 519.12, TWENTY DOLLARS for the FIRST PAGE and EIGHT DOLLARS for each additional page thereafter. ........................................
20.00
8.00
In any County where the Recorder employs the
photostatic or any similar process for recording maps or plats, he shall charge and collect for recording or re-recording of any map, plat or print, a fee of TEN CENTS per square inch, for each square inch of the plat filed for such recording, with a minimum fee of FORTY DOLLARS. Sec. 317.32. ......................
40.00
For certifying a copy from the record, FOUR CENTS per square inch of the record, with a minimum fee of FOUR DOLLARS. Sec. 317.32.
4.00
For filing map of ABANDONED MINE Sec.
4153.42. ................................
10.00
For filing of PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
same as fees provided in Sec. 317.32.
For recording of CONDOMINIUM - DECLARATION
-BY-LAWS - DRAWINGS - same as fees provided in Sec. 317.32.
For services in making REVISION of INLOTS and
OUTLOTS of municipal corporation, per day, Sec. 711.33. .....................................
4.00
For recording and filing ANNEXATION PRO-
CEEDINGS Sec. 709.06 same fees as for Deeds, Mortgages etc.
Entry on PLAT of LOTS VACATED Sec. 711.27
same fee as like cases.
DETACHMENT FROM VILLAGE Sec. 709.39
same as fees in Sec. 317.32.
INCORPORATION Proceedings Sec. 707.24 same
fees as for deeds.
SANITARY DISTRICT DECREE incorp. Sec.
6115.09. ...........................
2.00
Decree of Incorporation of CONSERVANCY
DISTRICT Sec. 6101.09 ...........................
2.00
For recording agreement to INDIAN MOUNDS -
EARTHWORKS OR ARCHAELOGICAL SITES - Sec. 149.51-.52-.53-.54-.55 same as for deeds.
For recording and indexing and making copies of
CERTIFICATE OF PROBATE JUDGE as to transfer of real estate, same fee as for recording and indexing of deeds. Sec. 2113.63.
For recording and indexing AFFIDAVIT for Trans-
fer and Record of Real Estate Inherited, same fee as for recording and indexing of deeds. Sec. 317.32 (D).
For recording any certified copy of any matter in
reference to BANKRUPTCY Sec. 317.10 the same fees as provided in Sec. 317.32 (D).
JOURNAL ENTRYS IN APPROPRIATION CASE
Sec. 163.15 Costs in Appropriation Proceedings - same as Sec. 317.32 (D).
RECORDING LAND CONTRACTS, 5301.331 same
fee as in Sec. 317.32 (D).
Releasing, Partial Release & Assignment of LAND
CONTRACTS Sec. 5301.331 same fee as Sec. 317.32 (D).
MASTER MORTGAGE Sec. 5302.15 same fees as in
Sec 317.32 (D).
WAIVER OF PRIORITY Sec. 5301.35 same fee as
for Satisfaction of Mortgage. 317.32.
For Recording of LEASES Sec. 5301.09 same fee as
for deeds.
For Assignment, Cancellation of Partial Release, &
Non Forfeiture of OIL & GAS LEASE Sec. 5301.33 same fees as Sec. 317.32 (D).
Recording, Indexing a record of POWER OF
ATTORNEY Sec. 1337.10 same as fee in Sec. 317.32 (D).
REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY Sec.
1337.10 same as for Release of Mortgages etc.
Notice of RELEASE OF POWER OF APPOINT-
MENT Sec. 1339.17 same fees Sec. 317.32.
For Recording DISCHARGE of a member of the
ARMED FORCES of the U.S. and for the first certified copy requested Sec. 317.24, 317.27.
No Fee
For Recording copy of an amendment or amend-
ed ARTICLES CHANGING THE NAME of principal office of a Corporation Sec. 1701.73.
28.00
+8.00
RECORDING a copy of AMENDMENT OR
AMENDED Articles CHANGING NAME OF A CORPORATION & Non Profit Corporation refer to Sec. 1702.38 Standard Recording Fee. 317.32
28.00
+8.00
CHANGE OF NAME OF FOREIGN CORPORA-
TION Sec. 1703.22. ........................
28.00
+8.00
For recording MERGER of Corporation the same
fee as for deeds. Sec. 1701.81.
For recording CERTIFICATE OF REINSTATE-
MENT of a Corporation Sec. 5733.32. ...
6.00
CERTIFICATE OF REINSTATEMENT OF PUB-
LIC UTILITIES CORP. Sec. 5727.56 ...
6.00
MARKETABLE TITLES Sec. 5301.52 same as
provided in Sec. 317.32 (D).
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
AGREEMENT Sec. 1724.10 same as fees provided in Sec. 317.32 (A).
GRANT OF RIGHT OF WAY OR EASEMENT to
Railroad Company Sec. 4961.39 same as provided in Sec. 317.32 (D).
PATENTS for Land Sec. 5301.38 same as fees in
Sec. 317.32 (D).
Transfer of Interest in PARTNERSHIPS Sec.
1783.05 same as fees in Sec. 317.32 (D).
LIENS
For Recording MECHANIC'S LIEN Sec. 1311.06
same fee as for deeds, etc.
For Indexing and Recording NOTICE TO COM-
MENCE SUIT on Mechanic's Lien same fees as release of mortgage or other liens Sec. 1311.11
For recording or making a copy of STATE-
MENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR, etc. or cerifi- cate of the date of such filing for record, same fees as provided in Sec. 317.32. Sec. 1311.29.
PUBLIC FUNDS LIEN Sec. 1311.29 same as State-
ment of Subcontractor.
REFUSAL TO RELEASE LIEN Sec. 1311.20 same
fees as for SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE.
For filing & indexing INTERNAL REVENUE
LIEN Sec. 317.09. ...............................
5.00
For Releasing Sec. 317.09. ........................
3.00
For filing of DELINQUENT TANGIBLE and IN-
TANGIBLE TAX LIEN Sec. 5719.04. ......
No Fee
For Recording CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OF
DELINQUENT TAX LIEN or Certificate of Partial Discharge Sec. 5719.07 (Personal Tax).
4.00
For filing RECOGNIZANCE BONDS LIENS Sec.
2937.27. ...............................
No Fee
For releasing RECOGNIZANCE LIEN Sec.
2937.27. ..............................
No Fee
For Recording of UNEMPLOYMENT COM-
PENSATION LIEN Sec. 4141.23. ....
No Fee
For releasing Sec. 4141.23. .........................
4.00
For Recording and Releasing of INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSIONS Affidavit Sec. 4123.76.
No Fee
For recording of FRANCHISE TAX LIENS Sec.
5733.18. .......................
No Fee
For releasing Sec. 5733.18. ..................
4.00
For filing and indexing SUPERSEDEAS BOND
Sec. 2505.13. ....................
1.00
For Record and Index of CERTIFICATE of mutual
companies Sec. 3929.18. Same fee as for deeds, etc.
COUNTY HOME LIEN CERTIFICATE FILED
Sec. 5155.261. .......................
No Fee
MOTOR VEHICLE Financial Responsibility
Bond Sec. 4509.60 .........................
10.00
For filing & indexing SEVERENCE TAX
LIEN Sec. 5749.02. ....................
No Fee
For filing LIEN FOR COMMON EXPENSES - CON-
DOMINIUM same as fee in Sec. 317.32 (D).
For RELEASE OF LIEN by the Court Sec. 2127.19
same as Sec. 317.32.
For RELEASE OF LIEN or MORTGAGE Sec.
5301.40 same as fee in Sec. 317.32.
FINANCING STATEMENTS
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001
The following documents will be filed and indexed at the County Recorder Office:
1 - Real Property Related UCC Filings
(Fixture filings in the real estate records)
A. Fee---$12.00 for filing
B. PLUS $4.00 for each name indexed including debtor(s), secured party and all property owners.
2 - Amendments to Real Property Related UCCs
(amendments, continuations, assignments, partial releases)
A. Fee---$12.00 for filing
B. PLUS $4.00 for each name indexed including debtor(s), secured party and all property owners
3 - Terminations on Real Property Related UCCs
(filed prior to July 1, 2001 and filed after July 1, 2001)
A. Fee---$12.00 for filing
B. PLUS $4.00 for each name indexed including debtor(s), secured party and all property owners
4 - Terminations on UCCs NOT related to Real Estate
(Filed Prior to July 1, 2001)
A. Fee---$12.00
5 - Correction Statement
(A new type of filing)
A. Fee---$12.00 for filing
B. PLUS $4.00 for each name indexed including debtor(s), secured party and all property owners
6 - Searches
A. Fee---$20.00
B. No Finding Fee
C. Copies $2.00 per page
COPIES
Photocopies per page. Sec. 317.32(I) .......
2.00 per page
Fax Copies, local. Sec. 317.32(J) ...........
2.00 per page
Fax Copies, long dist. Sec 317.32(J) .........
4.00 per page
FEES- "TORRENS" LAW- Sec. 5310.15
Under the law providing for the settlement, registration, transfer and assurance of land titles and to simplify and facilitate transactions in real estate, known as the "Torrens System."
The recorder shall receive the following fees:
(A) For original registration of title, issuing duplicate certificate, entering memorials and memorandums, as directed by the decree, and indexing it, SIXTY DOLLARS. ..................
60.00
(B) For examining and registering each transfer of registered land, including the filing of all papers therewith, entering memorials, issuing new duplicate certificate of title and indexing it, SIXTY DOLLARS for the first distinct body or parcel of land contained in such certificate, and FOUR DOLLARS for each additional distinct body or parcel of land contained in such certificate .........
60.00
4.00
(C) For filing, examining, and entering a memorial of each mortgage or lease, upon registered land, and indexing it, for each separately registered parcel, TWENTY DOLLARS
20.00
(D) For filing, examining, and entering a memorial of each lien, charge, or demand upon registered land, and indexing it, for each separately registered parcel of land, TEN DOLLARS. .......
10.00
(E) For cancellation of any memorial or memorandum, TWO DOLLARS; for entry of change of address, or notice of dower, for each separately registered parcel, TEN DOLLARS
2.00
10.00
(F) For each certified copy of a registered certificate, or issuing a mortgatee's duplicate certificate, or issuing a new owner's duplicate certificate to replace one which has been lost or destroyed, THIRTY DOLLARS ................
30.00
(G) For filing, examining, and entering a memorial of each release, assignment, or waiver of priority of a mortgage, lease, lien, charge, or demand upon registered, land and indexing it, for each separately registered parcel, TEN DOLLARS ....
10.00
(H) For filing, examining, and entering a memorial of each official certificate of pending suit, judgement, lien, attachment, execution, or levy, upon registered land and indexing it, for each separately registered parcel, TEN DOLLARS .....
10.00
(I) For continuing an owner's duplicate, certificate, or mortgagee's duplicate certificate and entering and certifying memorials and notations thereon, TEN DOLLARS .....
10.00
(J) For certificate as to taxes and special assessments, for each separately registered parcel, TWENTY DOLLARS ...................
20.00
(K) For filing, recording, and indexing any papers or instruments other than those provided in this section, or any certified copy of record or of any instrument on file in his office, the same fees allowed by law for like services.
(L) For issuing subpoenas and notices and swearing witnesses, the same fees allowed the clerk for like services.
Receipt for Fees.
Sec. 325.28. Each probate judge, auditor, treasurer, clerk of courts, sheriff, engineer and recorder, shall charge and collect the fees, costs, percentages, allowances and compensation allowed by law, and shall give to the person making such payment an official receipt.
No Reduction, Remission, etc., of Fees, Costs, etc.
Sec. 325.32. No county officer named in section 325.27 of the Revised Code, shall make any reduction, abatement, or remission of any fees, costs, percentages, penalties, allowances or perquisites of any kind, required to be charged and collected by him.
Disposition of Fees; Statements of Unpaid Fees.
Sec. 325.31. On the first business day of each month, and at the end of his term of office, each officer named in section 325.27 of the Revised Code, shall pay into the county treasury to the credit of the general county fund, on the warrant of the county auditor, all fees, costs, penalties, percentages, allowances, and perquisites collected by his office during the preceding month or part thereof for official services***. None of the officers named in O.R.C. 325.27 shall collect any fees from the county. Each of such officers shall, at the end of each calendar year, make and file a sworn statement with the board of county commissioners of all such fees, costs, penalties, percentages, allowances and perquisites which have been due in his office and unpaid for more than one year prior to the date such statement is required to be made.
Table of Fees to Be Posted in Office.
Sec. 2335.30. Within three months after being duly elected or appointed, each county officer shall make and post in a conspicuous place in his office for the inspection of all persons who have business in the office, a table of the fees to which he is entitled.
Accounts to Be Kept of Sums Charged and Collected.
Sec. 325.30. Each officer named in section 325.27 of the Revised Code shall keep full and regular accounts of all official fees, costs, percentages, penalties, allowances, or other perquisites charged or collected by him, and such accounts shall be records of the offices, shall belong to the county, and shall be transmitted by such officer to his successor in office. At all times, such accounts shall be subject to examination by the board of county commissioners, the judges of the court of common pleas, or any person appointed for that purpose by such judges, by any person authorized to make such examination, or by any other person.
Fees, Costs, and Percentages Shall Be for Use of County.
Sec. 325.27. All the fees, costs, percentages, penalties, allowances, and other perquisites collected or received by law as compensation for services by a county auditor, county treasurer, probate judge, sheriff, clerk of the court of common pleas, county engineer, or county recorder, shall be received and collected for the sole use of the treasury of the county in which such officers are elected, and shall be held accounted for, and paid over as public moneys belonging to such county in the manner provided by sections 325.30 and 325.31 of the Revised Code.
Itemized Bill of Costs Must Be Furnished if Demanded.
Sec. 2335.32. In all cases when demanded by a person liable to pay any fees or costs to an officer, such officer, without charge shall make, sign and deliver to such person, an itemized bill thereof. After such demand, no person shall be compelled to pay such fees or costs until an itmeized bill is so made and delivered, with a receipt for the fees and costs paid.