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5) Each grantor must sign the deed in front of a notary public. There is a notary at the Franklin County Auditor's Office. Each deed that transfers real estate must start the process at the Auditor's Office.
Under Ohio Law, all real estate transfer documents must be presented to the County Auditor prior to being recorded. The Deed Transfer Department transfers the owner's name and address on the real estate tax list and duplicate.
Deeds and additional ownership documentation (circa 1810 to present) is available online or in person at the Recorder's Office, located on the 4th floor of the Cuyahoga County Administration Building.
Master Deed/Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions It is filed with the county clerk's office where the community is located and outlines the physical boundaries of the property, including common areas, limited common elements or areas, and individual units/lots.
"Master deed" means the inium document recording the inium project to which are attached as exhibits and incorporated by reference the bylaws for the project and the inium subdivision plan for the project.
In Ohio, there are several requirements to validly transfer ownership of real property. Deeds must be properly signed by the grantor and acknowledged by a notary. Then, deeds are recorded in the county recorder's office where the real property is located.
It is generally attorneys and title companies that prepare documents of conveyance. Many times, attorneys or title companies will search the land records to determine if there is a clear title to the property.
A deed must be recorded in person, UNLESS the deed already reflects ALL of the necessary auditor and engineer stamps and approvals. The deed must be legibly prepared, signed, and notarized BEFORE presented for recording.