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Cuyahoga County Grant Deed Form

Cuyahoga County Grant Deed Form

Cuyahoga County Grant Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 2/6/2025
Cuyahoga County Grant Deed Guide

Cuyahoga County Grant Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/30/2025
Cuyahoga County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Cuyahoga County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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Document Last Validated 8/12/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office: Transfer and Recording Department
Address:
2079 E 9th St, #4-100
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: 216-443-7020

Recording Tips for Cuyahoga County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cuyahoga County

Properties in any of these areas use Cuyahoga County forms:

  • Bay Village
  • Beachwood
  • Bedford
  • Berea
  • Brecksville
  • Broadview Heights
  • Brook Park
  • Chagrin Falls
  • Cleveland
  • Euclid
  • Gates Mills
  • Independence
  • Lakewood
  • Maple Heights
  • North Olmsted
  • North Royalton
  • Olmsted Falls
  • Rocky River
  • Solon
  • Strongsville
  • Westlake

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cuyahoga County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County?

Recording fees in Cuyahoga County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 216-443-7020 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Ohio, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a grant deed. A standard grant deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with covenants that the title is free of any encumbrances (except for those stated in the deed) and that the grantor holds an interest in the property and is free to convey it. These covenants should be explicitly made in the text of the deed.

In Ohio, a lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the statement "for valuable consideration paid"; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership.

For Ohio residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common and survivorship tenancy. An estate conveyed to two or more people is considered a tenancy in common, unless a survivorship tenancy is declared (Ohio Rev. Code Section 5302.20(a)).

As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Contact the county auditor to verify the legal description prior to recording. In Ohio, any deeds that modify a legal description or contain a new legal description require the name and address of the surveyor who created the legal description (Ohio Rev. Code Section 5301.25(B)). All new metes and bounds descriptions prepared by a registered surveyor must be accompanied by a signed and sealed plat of survey.

Ohio law requires deeds to include a reference to the instrument granting title to the current grantor (Ohio Rev. Code Section 5301.011). That document's volume and page or instrument number should appear on the face of the deed, as well as the county where the document is filed.

Ohio recognizes dower rights, which means that if a married man or woman owns an interest in real property, his or her spouse automatically holds an interest in 1/3 of the real property, if they have not relinquished or been barred from it (Ohio Rev. Code Section 2103.02). As such, if the grantor is married and his or her spouse retains dower rights to the property being conveyed, the spouse must relinquish his or her dower rights. If applicable, the spouse's name should appear on the face of the deed. Consult a lawyer with questions regarding dower rights and release.

Detail any restrictions associated with the property and sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. Finally, the form must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Submit the deed to the appropriate county auditor's office before recording, to update the county's tax list (Ohio Rev. Code Section 319.20).

Record the deed at the recorder's office in the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment. A Conveyance Fee Statement (Form DTE 100, or DTE 100EX if claiming an exemption) must be signed by the grantee and filed with the deed.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact an attorney with questions about grant deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Ohio.

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

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

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Cuyahoga County.

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