Standard Recording Guidelines per the Ohio Revised Code §317.114*

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Computer font size of at least 10 pt

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Minimum paper size - 8 1/2 by 11 inches

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Maximum paper size - 8 1/2 by 14 inches

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Black or blue ink ONLY

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No use of highlighting

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Margins of 1 inch on each side and bottom of each page

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3 inch margin on the top of the first page reserved for Auditors/Recorder stamps

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1 1/2 margin on the top of each remaining pages

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The goal is document standardization, but the County Recorder must accept any document even if it does not conform to the new guidelines. However, the County Recorder will charge a $20.00 penalty fee in addition to the standard fee.

 

This law does not apply to the following: Any documents from any court or taxing authority, Plats, DD214's, Any state or federal document, any documents executed before July 1, 2009.

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*on July 1, 2009, House Bill 525 went into effect which created standardized guidelines for documents recorded in all State of Ohio Recorder's Offices.

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