Recorder

Overview

The primary responsibility of the County Recorder is to create a complete, accurate and permanent record of every document pertaining to the conveyance and encumbrance of land within the county. These permanent land records are retained in archival form and made constantly accessible to the public.

All copies processed from our office will be $2.00 per page. We accept cash, checks, and escrow accounts only. We have staff available to show you how to operate new copy equipment. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please call us at 419-213-4400.

You may request copies using the Copy Order Form if you have an Escrow account. These will be $2.00 per page for all copies. Email the request to Recorder@co.lucas.oh.us or Fax the request to 419-213-4284.

​We strongly encourage the electronic recording or mailing of all documents. Please call us or check the website for our Recording Fees.

​If you have any questions please call 419-213-4400 or Email us at Recorder@co.lucas.oh.us****

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News 

  • On February 2, 2026, the postage went up from $.63 to $.80 for normal 1 oz. mail. Please include this fee in future recording where a self-addressed stamped envelope is not included.
  • Mask are recommended for entry into the Recorder's Office.
  • Effective October 17, 2019, statewide recording fees for most documents will increase by $6.00 due to the enactment of HB 166 state budget legislation. The new recording fee for the first two pages will be $34.00 (previously $28.00). Each additional page remains the same as current law at $8.00. Half of all recording fees collected are required to be submitted to the state to the credit of the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. 
  • Please be on the lookout for solicitations from Documents Retrieval Service Companies offering to help Lucas County residents acquire a certified copy of their deed for $49.50 to $87.00. Copies of all land records can be purchased from our office for a much smaller fee, often as little as $2.00.
  • Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The cut off time for E-recording  will remain at 4:00 P.M.


Electronic Filing

Lucas County documents may now be recorded from the convenience of your office or home. To learn more about E-Recording in Lucas County you may contact our office directly, or, any of the partnering companies listed below.
   

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CSC (Corporation Service Company)  (866) 652-0111

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ePN (eRecording Partners Network)  (888) 325-3365 ext. 11234

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Simplifile  (800) 460-5657 ext. 1031

 

Documents Filed or Recorded in the Recorder's Office
   • Certificate of Transfer
   • Deeds
   • Financing Statements - Real Estate
    • Land Contracts
   • Liens
  • Military Service Discharge 
  • Mortgages 
  • Plats 
  • Powers of Attorney
  • All Others: Ohio Revised Code
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