COVID-19 Office Update

As of October 1st, the office continues to remain closed to the public.

There is a drop box located in the main pavilion entrance of the building between the metal detectors. To ensure that everything stays together, we are asking that you place documents/checks/packets in an envelope before placing it in the drop box.
 

Read below for ways that you can still access the Recorder's Office.

Please reach out to us if you need further assistance. Give us a call at (614) 525-3930. 
Phones will be answered Monday through Friday 8 AM - 3:30 PM. You can also email us at Recorder@FranklinCountyOhio.Gov 

Veteran ID Walk-in event

Our office will be issuing Veteran ID cards to walk-in veterans on
Wednesday, November 4th, and on the first Wednesday of every month
thereafter. The event will be from 8 AM till 5 PM in the lobby of the
373 South High Street building. There will be socially distanced tables
set up for people to fill out the necesary forms. Please bring your DD214
and a valid photo ID. Give us a call at (614) 525-3930 with any questions.

E-Recording Deeds

Deeds that transfer real property are now being accepted for e-recording by the Auditor, Engineer and Recorder (via Simplifile). For more information about E-Recording with our office please click here.

E-Notarization

The Franklin County Recorder’s Office is accepting documents completed with both electronic and online notarization as long as they meet the requirements set forth by the Ohio Legislature and the Ohio Secretary of State. Please visit the link below and call our office with any additional questions.

Ohio Secretary of State

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

Recorder News

	5/21/2020 -  Busy April, May for Franklin County Recorder’s Office, Despite Pandemic While submissions of deed, mortgage paperwork and other documents likely will slow down later in the year with an expected economic downturn because of COVID-19, it’s been mostly business as usual during the ongoing pandemic. Click here for the full Columbus Dispatch article.
	2/25/2020 - Recorder Extends Paid Time Off For New Parents                                                                                Employees in the county recorder’s office will receive up to three months paid time off to care for newborns or adopted children. That’s up from two weeks paid maternity and paternity leave. Click here for the full Columbus Dispatch article.
	8/8/2019 - Notice of Increased Recording Fees The Ohio Legislature has passed HB 166 which will increase recording fees on most documents by $6.00. Please see the Ohio Recorder Association's press release located here for more details.
	9/4/2018 - Recorder Files Complaint with AG's Office to Stop Scammers Today, Franklin County Recorder Daniel J. O’Connor, Jr. filed a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General’s office as homeowners continue to report receiving, what appears to be, illegal solicitations. To view more click here.