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Paulding County Land Contract Form

Paulding County Land Contract Form

Paulding County Land Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/2/2025
Paulding County Land Contract Guide

Paulding County Land Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Land Contract form.

Document Last Validated 4/21/2025
Paulding County Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Paulding County Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Ohio Land Contract document for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/17/2025
Paulding County Residential Property Disclosure

Paulding County Residential Property Disclosure

Supplemental Form: Use if the subject property is residential.

Document Last Validated 7/4/2025
Paulding County Ohio Protect Your Home From Lead Based Paint

Paulding County Ohio Protect Your Home From Lead Based Paint

Supplemental: Use for Residential Disclosure if applicable.

Document Last Validated 7/22/2025
Paulding County Supplemental: Use for residential property built before 1978

Paulding County Supplemental: Use for residential property built before 1978

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

Document Last Validated 7/2/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Paulding County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 115 N Williams St, Rm 103
Paulding, Ohio 45879

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone: 419-399-8275

Recording Tips for Paulding County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Paulding County

Properties in any of these areas use Paulding County forms:

  • Antwerp
  • Cecil
  • Grover Hill
  • Haviland
  • Latty
  • Melrose
  • Oakwood
  • Paulding
  • Payne

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Paulding County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Paulding County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-399-8275 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An "Ohio Land Contract," also known as a “Land installment Contract”, is a form of seller financing used to purchase real estate. This arrangement is particularly useful for buyers who may not qualify for traditional mortgage financing from banks or other financial institutions. In Ohio, land contracts are governed by specific statutes that outline the rights and responsibilities of both the seller and the buyer.
Chapter 5313. of the OH. Revised Code (A) "Land installment contract" means an executory agreement which by its terms is not required to be fully performed by one or more of the parties to the agreement within one year of the date of the agreement and under which the vendor agrees to convey title in real property located in this state to the vendee and the vendee agrees to pay the purchase price in installment payments, while the vendor retains title to the property as security for the vendee's obligation. Option contracts for the purchase of real property are not land installment contracts.
Overview of an Ohio Land Contract
A land contract is essentially an agreement between a seller (vendor) and a buyer (vendee) where the seller provides the financing for the purchase of the property. Unlike a traditional real estate transaction where the buyer obtains immediate title to the property, a land contract allows the seller to retain legal title until the buyer fulfills the terms of the contract.

Key Features of an Ohio Land Contract
1. Payment Structure: The buyer agrees to make installment payments over a period, which usually includes interest. These installments are often structured similarly to a mortgage, with part of each payment reducing the principal balance and part going toward interest. Can be used for traditional installment payments or installments with a balloon payment. This contract includes late payment fees if applicable.

2. Possession and Equitable Title: The buyer takes possession on a set date and gains equitable title, meaning they have the right to obtain full legal title once all contractual conditions have been met.

3. Transfer of Title: The legal title remains with the seller until the full purchase price has been paid by the buyer. Once the buyer completes all payments, the seller is obligated to transfer legal title to the buyer.

4. What Is Default: For the purposes of this Land Contract, "default" shall mean any of the following events: (a) Failure by Purchaser to pay any installment payment or other monetary obligation owed to Seller when due, or (b) Failure by Purchaser to obey any other obligation under this Land Contract, or (c) if Purchasers rights under this Land Contract are taken away by operation of law.

5. Maintenance and Taxes: The buyer is typically responsible for maintaining the property and paying property taxes during the term of the contract, even though the legal title has not yet been transferred.

Use this form for residential, rental property, and condominiums. It is flexible to meet specific needs. For use in Ohio only.

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

This Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Paulding County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Paulding 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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