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Jefferson County Fiduciary Deed Form

Jefferson County Fiduciary Deed Form

Jefferson County Fiduciary Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
Jefferson County Fiduciary Deed Guide

Jefferson County Fiduciary Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 1/7/2025
Jefferson County Completed Example of the Fiduciary Deed Document

Jefferson County Completed Example of the Fiduciary Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/5/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Jefferson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Jefferson County Recorder
Address:
301 Market St, Rm 101
Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: 740-283-8566

Recording Tips for Jefferson County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jefferson County

Properties in any of these areas use Jefferson County forms:

  • Adena
  • Amsterdam
  • Bergholz
  • Bloomingdale
  • Brilliant
  • Dillonvale
  • East Springfield
  • Empire
  • Hammondsville
  • Irondale
  • Mingo Junction
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Piney Fork
  • Rayland
  • Richmond
  • Smithfield
  • Steubenville
  • Stratton
  • Tiltonsville
  • Toronto
  • Wolf Run
  • Yorkville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jefferson County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Jefferson County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Jefferson County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jefferson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Jefferson County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Jefferson County?

Recording fees in Jefferson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 740-283-8566 for current fees.

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Ohio Fiduciary Deed for Executors and Administrators

Probate is the legal process of settling and distributing a decedent's estate according to the terms of a probated will or laws of intestate succession. In the context of estate administration, a fiduciary is either an executor (when named in a will) or an administrator (when the decedent dies without a will or does not name an executor) assigned by the court of common pleas to administer the decedent's estate.

If the estate's assets are insufficient to pay debts, the fiduciary may need to sell the decedent's property. Fiduciaries must obtain the court's permission to sell assets from the estate, unless authorized or directed by the decedent's will.

In Ohio, executors and administrators use fiduciary deeds to convey real property from an estate to a purchaser pursuant to a court order. A fiduciary deed is a statutory form (R.C. 5302.09) containing fiduciary covenants that the grantor is the duly appointed, qualified, and acting fiduciary, and that he or she is authorized to make the sale and conveyance of the within described real property. Additionally, the grantor covenants with the grantee that in the proceedings of the sale, he or she has complied with statutory requirements (5302.10).

A fiduciary deed names the executing fiduciary's as grantor, and identifies the county and case number in which the decedent's estate is opened in probate. The deed states the amount of consideration the grantee is paying for the transfer of title, and titles the property in the name and manner of vesting of the grantee.

Deeds in Ohio require a recital of the grantor's source of title, including the prior instrument volume and page numbers. A full legal description of the subject parcel is required. Any restrictions on the property should also be noted. The executing fiduciary must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public before recording in the county where the subject property is located.

The information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney licensed in the State of Ohio with questions regarding fiduciary deeds, as each situation is unique.

(Ohio Fiduciary Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Jefferson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Fiduciary Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Jefferson County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jefferson County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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