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Quitclaim Deed
15 optionsTransfer whatever interest the grantor may have, without title warranties.
Warranty Deed
3 optionsTransfer property with full title warranties from the grantor.
Gift Deed
12 optionsTransfer property as a gift or for nominal consideration.
Limited Warranty Deed
5 optionsTransfer property with warranties limited to the grantor's period of ownership.
Grant Deed
7 optionsConvey real property using a grant deed format where available.
Survivorship Deed
7 optionsCreate co-ownership with a right of survivorship between the owners.
Transfer on Death Deed
Name a beneficiary to receive property after the owner's death.
Trustee Deed
8 optionsInstrument used by a trustee to convey real property held in trust to a beneficiary or third-party purchaser, executed under the authority granted by the trust instrument or applicable state law.
Disclaimer of Interest
8 optionsFormally decline or renounce an interest in property.
Memorandum of Trust
5 optionsRecord a memorandum, extract, or affidavit summarizing key trust terms and trustee powers without recording the full trust.
Personal Representative Deed
Transfer estate property through a court-appointed personal representative.
Affidavit of Confirmation
7 optionsChoose this form type to view available county-specific documents.
Disclaimer of Interest
8 optionsFormally decline or renounce an interest in property.
Affidavit of Survivorship
7 optionsEstablish the surviving co-owner's title after an owner's death.
Survivorship Deed
7 optionsCreate co-ownership with a right of survivorship between the owners.
Mineral Deed
2 optionsTransfer mineral, oil, gas, or other subsurface rights in real property.
Partial Release of Mortgage / Deed of Trust
Release part of the secured property from a mortgage or deed of trust lien.
Mortgage
Secure a debt against real property with a mortgage instrument.
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Record that a mortgage has been paid or satisfied.
Land Contract/Contract for Deed
Document a seller-financed installment purchase arrangement.
Easement Deed
2 optionsGrant or define a right to use another parcel for a specific purpose.
Assignment of Mortgage
Transfer a lender's interest in a mortgage to another party.
Release of Assignment of Leases and Rents
Release a recorded assignment of leases and rents.
Disclaimer of Interest
8 optionsFormally decline or renounce an interest in property.
Lis Pendens
2 optionsGive public notice of litigation affecting real property title.
Mechanics Lien
Claim payment rights for qualifying construction labor or materials, including lien claims, amendments, assignments, and supporting enforcement documents.
Construction Notice
2 optionsPreliminary, commencement, completion, furnishing, and other statutory notices used in the construction lien process.
Construction Lien Waiver
2 optionsWaive mechanics lien rights in exchange for progress or final payment on construction work.
Power of Attorney
2 optionsAuthorize another person to act in a real estate transaction.
Memorandum of Purchase Agreement
2 optionsRecord notice of a purchase agreement and the equitable interest it creates, without recording the full agreement.
Ohio Real Estate Deeds
By statute, a conveyance of real estate includes all rights, privileges, easements, and appurtenances belonging to the granted estate unless the deed states otherwise (R.C. 5302.04). Common deed types in Ohio include warranty deeds, limited warranty deeds, and quitclaim deeds, with or without survivorship language.
Ownership and Alien Reporting
Individuals, tenants in common, and business entities may acquire and convey real property in Ohio, provided they have legal capacity to hold title. Resident aliens may hold and enjoy real property in the same manner as citizens (R.C. 2105.16).
Non-resident aliens who acquire more than three acres of real estate or property with a market value exceeding $100,000 must file a report with the Ohio Secretary of State within thirty days of acquisition (R.C. 5301.254). The form and reporting requirements are defined by statute.
Execution and Acknowledgment
A deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a judge or clerk of a court of record, county auditor, county engineer, notary public, mayor, or other authorized official (R.C. 5301.01). The officer must certify the acknowledgment.
If executed outside Ohio, a deed is valid for recording if acknowledged in accordance with the laws of the state where executed (R.C. 5301.06). No witnesses are required for deeds executed on or after February 1, 2002.
Recording and Priority
Deeds must be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county where the property is located.
Ohio follows a race-notice recording statute. An unrecorded deed is fraudulent as to a subsequent bona fide purchaser who acquires the property without knowledge of the prior unrecorded instrument (R.C. 5301.25). Recording provides constructive notice and protects the grantee’s priority against later purchasers and creditors.
Because Ohio provides statutory deed forms, includes automatic appurtenance language, and ties priority to both recording and lack of notice, careful execution and prompt recording with the county recorder are essential to protect ownership rights.
Important: County-Specific Forms
After selecting your document type, you'll need to choose the specific county where your property is located. Each of the 88 counties in Ohio has its own formatting requirements that must be followed for successful recording.
Common Uses
- Transfer property between family members
- Add or remove names from property titles
- Transfer property into or out of trusts
- Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
- Gift property to others
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