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. Circa 1860-1945, available at the Cuyahoga County Archives.
A: Yes, a quitclaim deed can protect you by getting the deed in your own name exclusively. This is possible through a divorce proceeding or your spouse can sign a quitclaim to relinquish his rights to the property. If the mortgage is in your spouse's name, it doesn't mean he has an ownership interest.
In Ohio, only an attorney can draft a deed for others. All title companies must use an attorney to draft deeds.
Properties that have been tax-foreclosed and have not sold at two separate Sheriff's Sales are forfeited to the State of Ohio. The Auditor conducts an annual forfeited land sale of these properties. The sale usually takes place in August.
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To qualify for the direct assistance, resident must: Maintain a primary residence in Cuyahoga County for at least 3 years. Have an active certified tax delinquency on that residence. Be aged 70 years or greater.
You may qualify for a lower tax on your home if you: Are at least 65 years old OR. Own and occupy your home as your primary residence as of January 1st of the year in which the exemption is being sought. Meet the income guidelines certified by the Ohio Department of Taxation Commissioner: