Ottawa County Quitclaim Deed Form

Ottawa County Quitclaim Deed Form
Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Ohio recording and content requirements.

Ottawa County Quitclaim Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.

Ottawa County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Ohio Quitclaim Deed document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Ottawa County Recorder
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: 419-734-6730
Recording Tips for Ottawa County:
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Ottawa County
Properties in any of these areas use Ottawa County forms:
- Clay Center
- Curtice
- Elmore
- Genoa
- Graytown
- Gypsum
- Isle Saint George
- Lacarne
- Lakeside Marblehead
- Martin
- Middle Bass
- Oak Harbor
- Port Clinton
- Put In Bay
- Rocky Ridge
- Williston
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ottawa County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
Recording fees in Ottawa County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-734-6730 for current fees.
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In Ohio, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a quitclaim deed. Quitclaim deeds are statutory in Ohio under Ohio Rev. Code Section 5302.11, and they convey all the right, title, and interest of the grantor to and in the property (Ohio Rev. Code Section 5302.11). This type of deed "simply conveys whatever interest exists when the deed is executed (transferred) and delivered," and does not guarantee that the grantor has "good title or ownership."
Quitclaim deeds offer no warranties of title and provide the least amount of protection for the grantee (buyer). Generally reserved for divorces, clearing titles, and transfers of property between family members, quitclaim deeds do not offer the same assurances as general warranty deeds, which convey real property with the most guarantees of title, or limited warranty deeds, which only contain a promise to defend the title against claims that arose during the time the grantor held title to the property.
In Ohio, a lawful quitclaim 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 quitclaim 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 holds a 1/3 interest in 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, ensure that the form meets all state and local standards for recorded documents, and sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. Submit the deed to the appropriate county auditor's office prior to recording so that the owner's name can be transferred on 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 for a valid transfer. 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 quitclaim deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Ohio.
(Ohio QD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Ottawa County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Ottawa County.
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