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Statement on Senate bill 94

On October 24, 2024, the modifications to O.R.C. Section 317.32 created by S.B. 94 were enacted. Across the state of Ohio, county Recorders have the option to institute a $5.00 per document fee to assist offices meet new electronic recording standards set by the bill. 

The Franklin County Recorder's Office will NOT be instituting an additional $5.00 document preservation fee at this time. For more information about the recording fees charged at the Franklin County Recorder's Office, please refer to our Fee Calculator.

"We do not feel the need to implement a document preservation fee because our office has already met the technology standards set for Ohio Recorders in S.B. 94 and O.R.C. Section 317.32," said Recorder O'Connor. "We have been working to digitize our records collection over time and continue to pursue the best options for the public to access our office online." 

Questions and comments can be forwarded to Hanna Detwiler, Director of Community Outreach, at [email protected]. 



Success Stories

Our office is proud of the work we have done to increase efficiency and overcome challenges on behalf of the residents and businesses of Franklin County. Here are some recent success stories we wanted to share:

How Franklin County, OH Created a High-Speed Document Processing System From Filing Cabinet to Frontline


Blazing A Digital Trail


Supporting The Safe At Home Program
 


Mission Statement

The Mission of the Franklin County Recorder's Office is to record, preserve, protect and retrieve real estate, personal property, and other records for the public so their property interests are safeguarded, and so those records can be efficiently retrieved.


 

Services

real estate filings

Documents relating to real property transactions are stored in the Recorder's Office and made viewable through our Public Records Search website. In order for these documents to be accepted for recording, they must meet the requirements set by the Ohio Revised Code.

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Living Wills

Living Wills may be recorded in our office for safekeeping. By recording your Living Will with the Franklin County Recorder, you ensure easy access to this important document by your loved ones and medical personnel in the event of an emergency.
 

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Veteran Services

Veterans are strongly encouraged to record their military discharge documents with our office for safekeeping. In recent years, the Recorder's Office has expanded the types of services offered to veterans. Click below to see all the services offered.
 

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Property Alert

Get notified against potentially fraudulent claims or transactions regarding your real estate property. Receive email alerts any time your personal or business name is used in a filing with our office. This is a free service designed to reduce fraudulently recorded documents that could affect your property ownership.
 

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upcoming events

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Senior Wellness Expo & Shoe Giveaway
May 1, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Clintonville - Beechwold Community Resource Center
North Broadway United Methodist Church
48 East North Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214

  
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Vet ID Event: Walk in Our Boots 5K
May 3, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gahanna American Legion Post 797
Veterans Memorial Park at Creekside by Big Walnut Creek
73 W. Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
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COSI Big Science Celebration
May 3, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | COSI - Center Of Science & Industry
333 W. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

 

For questions about upcoming events, please contact Hanna Detwiler at [email protected]





 



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