Every state has requirements for its deeds. Here’s everything you need to know about Ohio deed requirements.
Ohio deeds require the grantor’s and grantee’s names, the amount of the property, and a legal description. The grantor and grantee must sign the deed in front of a notary. Parties must record the deed with the property’s county recorder’s office. The fee associated with recording the deed varies by county. You must discuss your circumstance with an experienced real estate attorney to know which tax forms you should file.
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Ohio Deeds
Ohio deed is a document used to transfer real estate in Ohio legally. Ohio deeds require the name of the grantor (the seller), the grantee (buyer), the amount paid for the property, and a legal description of the property. Parties then record the deeds with the recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. The county recorder’s office records the deeds in the county’s office records and indexes the deed by the party’s names, date, and property description.
In Ohio, a deed must include:
- Identification of the seller of the property (grantor) and the owner (grantee)
- Contains an explicit legal description of the land
- Languages describing the grantor “granting” the property to the grantee
- The grantor/grantee must sign the deed before a notary public
- The notary public will acknowledge the signing of the deed
Are There Fees Associated with Ohio Deeds?
Ohio issues a fee to file a deed. Prices vary per county. Ohio county recorders charge a $34.00 recording fee for a feed’s first two pages and charge an additional fee for any subsequent pages. There may be an additional charge if the formatting of your deed is incorrect. Visiting your county recorder’s office will help determine the amount of your deed.
Required Forms for Ohio Deeds
The Ohio deed process has tax forms that can become confusing. You should work with an experienced Ohio real estate attorney to verify which form to complete.
The required forms for Ohio deeds include:
- Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (Form DTE-100) or
- Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee (Form DTE 100EX).
The Ohio Tax Commissioner determines the forms and provides information to the property auditor to calculate the conveyance fee if owed.
The Residential Property Disclosure Form may apply to one’s deed. The form includes information about utilities, conditions of the property and systems, potential hazards, and other things, including zoning and HOA rules.
The Ohio Department of Commerce obligates property owners to deliver a completed residential disclosure to a prospective buyer. It is important to discuss your circumstances with an experienced real estate attorney to determine what is a good idea.
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