E-Recording
E-Recordings are accepted by our office. Documents that meet all legal and standardization requirements may be e-recorded. Deeds that transfer real property are now being accepted for e-recording by the Auditor, Engineer and Recorder (via Simplifile). Any documents that transfer real estate should still start the transfer process with the Franklin County Auditor.
The Recorder's office does not have their own e-recording platform, but there are a number of private companies that provide e-recording services that are then consolidated and sent to the Recorder. These service companies may charge additional fees.
Companies currently e-recording with Franklin County include CSC Global, ePN, Indecomm Global Services and Simplifile.
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
Escrow Account Services
Individuals or companies that record documents on a regular basis may prefer to set up an escrow account with the Recorder's office so that they do not have to bring a separate check or cash for each recording. Individuals or companies seeking to establish an escrow account with our office must first become a registered user on our public records search website located here. Once registered, fill out the Create New Escrow Account form below and return it to our office with an initial deposit of $100 or more.
Escrow Account Policy
Create New Escrow Account
Update Escrow Account Form