Medina County Recorder - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is your mailing address?

144 N. Broadway
Room 117
Medina, Ohio 44256

2. Does your county require a legal description with releases and assignments?

Yes, any document that references real estate MUST contain the parcel number and the legal description before it will be recorded.

3. Does your county require $4.00 for marginal notations on releases and assignments?

Yes, there is a $4.00 charge for any reference notation. These references are required on releases and assignments.

4. What do you charge for copies?

$2.00 per page as required by the Ohio Revised Code. An additional $1.00 is charged to certify the copy.

5. Does your county offer on-line access? If so, is there a cost involved?

There is no charge to access the indexes from this site. Documents are not available online.

NOTE: The official indices are available in the Medina County Recorder's Office

6. What is your Medina County's conveyance fee?

$3.00 per thousand dollars.

7. What is your County Auditor's transfer fee?

$0.50 per parcel.

8. Does your county require a SASE or postage?

Yes

9. What is your county's document turn around time?

Documents are recorded at the time thy are presented at the front desk. They are scanned within 24 hours and are then available for public viewing. Documents are returned to the company or individual who presented the document within 1-3 business days.

10. Does your office record Soldiers Discharge Records (DD214)?

Yes, the person discharged should file his or her DD-214 forms as soon as possible after being discharged from the service. These forms will be required whenever a military benefit is required.

11. I want my original deed. Where can I get it?

The deed to your property. Whether you get a loan or pay cash, the deed is in your name. If you have a real estate attorney or title company handle the sale, then they are responsible for bringing the deed to our office for recording. If you do not receive your deed, check with your escrow agent ( eg.attorney or title company).

12. How is a document processed in your office?

A document begins its process when it is "presented" at the front desk. SeeThe Processing of a Document in the Medina County Recorder's Office

13. Does your office provide legal forms for purchase?

No. Most forms can be purchased at a business supply store or obtained from your attorney or title company. However, the Medina County Recorder's Office does provide the following two forms:

1. Living Will
2. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

14. What information can I find in the indexes?

Document Type

Parties (Grantor and Grantee)

Document Number

Legal description of the property (township, acreage, parcel number, subdivision)

Date that the document was recorded

Special notes about the document

15. How can I interpret "document type" in the indexes?

Document types and explanations are found in a searchable table on the INDEX page. See INDEX page.

16. Does the Recorder's Office perform title or property searches?

No.