With regard to mechanics' liens, Ohio requires that the work be performed pursuant to a contract in order to secure a claimant's lien rights.
The Affidavit of Mechanics' Lien must be filed at the county recorder's office where the project was located. It must also be served on the owner within 30 days of filing. If the owner cannot be found, a copy of the lien must be posted conspicuously on the project site within 10 days of failure of service.
"Any person who wishes to file a Mechanic's Lien shall make and file for record in the office of the county recorder in the counties in which the improved property is located, an affidavit showing the amount due over and above all legal setoffs, a description of the property to be charged with the lien, the name and ...
How do I obtain a copy of my Divorce papers? Contact the Certified Copies Department by phone at (216) 443-7977 or by email at coccfr@cuyahogacounty.
To attach the lien, the creditor files the judgment with the clerk of court of common pleas in any Ohio county where the debtor owns real estate (a home, land, etc.) now or may own real estate in the future.
Anyone who comes to the Recorder's office may make a copy of a public document, including a deed, for $0.25 per page. The Recorder's Office staff can provide assistance in locating documents within our office. We have provided a list of some of the document types available.
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.
The Standardization of Forms law has changed. You may use the Recorded Document Search or call the Recorders Public Information Department at 216-443-7300 for further details. This site is provided to allow the citizens of Cuyahoga County, and the world, access to information housed at our office.
Copies of public records must be made available within a reasonable period of time. “Prompt” and “reasonable” take into account the volume of records requested; the proximity of the location where the records are stored; and the necessity for any legal review of the records requested.