Medina County Deed Records

Medina County deed records are maintained by Recorder Lisa Hoffmann at the recorder's office in Medina. The office provides an online document search tool where you can look up deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land documents. You can also visit the office during business hours or call (330) 725-9782 for help. Medina County land records cover all parcels in the county, from residential neighborhoods to farm properties and commercial lots. The recorder's website makes it easy to find the documents you need for title research, property verification, or genealogy work in Medina County.

Medina County Recorder's Office

The Medina County Recorder maintains all land records for the county. Lisa Hoffmann serves as Recorder. You can reach the office at (330) 725-9782 or by email at lhoffmann@medinaco.org. Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 317, the recorder must accept, index, and preserve all qualifying documents as part of the public record. The office indexes every document by grantor and grantee name for easy searching.

Recording fees in Medina County are $34 for the first two pages, effective since October 17, 2019, and $8 for each additional page. Marginal notations cost $4 each. Documents that do not meet format requirements face a $20 standardization fee under ORC 317.114. The rules are the same statewide: 10-point or larger font, paper sized between 8.5 by 11 and 8.5 by 14, black or blue ink, no highlighting, one-inch margins, three-inch top margin on the first page.

The Medina County Recorder's website is designed to help the public obtain information easily. Land records, deeds, mortgages, and assorted documents are available under the "Document Search" tab on the website.

Medina County Recording Fees

The Medina County Recorder Fees page lists all costs for recording and copies. Beyond the standard $34 base fee, there are special rates for certain document types. Federal tax liens cost $5.00 to record. Zoning resolutions are $50.00. Zoning amendments run $20.00. Living wills range from a minimum of $28.00 to a maximum of $40.00. Releases cost $4.00 each.

Veteran's discharge papers, known as DD214 forms, are recorded for free. This is a service Medina County provides to all veterans. Certified copies of any recorded document cost $2.00 per page plus $1.00 for the certifying seal. The preparer's name must appear on deeds per Section 317.111. If your document lacks this, you will pay the extra $20 standardization fee on top of the base recording cost.

The fee page on the recorder's website shows current costs for recording, copies, and special document types.

Search Medina County Deed Records Online

Medina County provides an online Document Search tool through the recorder's website. You can search for deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents by grantor name, grantee name, or instrument number. The county disclaims liability for errors or omissions in the online data, so keep that in mind when relying on search results for legal purposes. Contact the recorder's office at (330) 725-9782 or lhoffmann@medinaco.org with questions or suggestions about the search tool.

The online document search lets you look up recorded land documents from your home or office.

The Medina County Auditor maintains property valuation and tax assessment records online. Use the auditor's tools to find parcel numbers, owners, and assessed values. The Ohio Recorders' Association also connects the public with recorder offices across all 88 Ohio counties.

The recorder's home page provides quick access to document search, fees, and other recorder services for Medina County.

Types of Medina County Deed Records

The Medina County Recorder handles many document types. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the most common. Mortgages, mortgage releases, assignments, liens, and easements are also recorded regularly. Under ORC Section 5301.25, all deeds must be recorded in the county where the property is located. Without recording, a deed can be challenged by a later buyer who did not know about the earlier transfer.

Each deed needs the grantor's signature acknowledged before a notary, judge, or clerk per Section 5301.01. Names must be legible or printed below the signature per Section 317.11. No Social Security Numbers on recorded documents per Section 317.082.

Get Copies of Medina County Records

Deed records in Medina County are public. Section 317.42(A) guarantees access. Anyone can request copies without stating a reason. Visit the recorder's office, provide property details, and get your copies. Standard copies cost $2 per page. Certified copies are $2 per page plus $1 for the certifying seal.

You can also send mail requests. Include property details, a check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The state conveyance fee of $1 per $1,000 of value applies when property changes hands. The auditor collects this at closing.

Medina County Property Protection

Property owners in Medina County should monitor recordings tied to their name. Ask the recorder about fraud alert services. Many Ohio counties now offer free email notifications when documents are recorded under your name. Verify notaries through the Ohio Secretary of State's portal. Be wary of scam letters charging high prices for deed copies that cost $2 per page at the recorder's office.

The Ohio State Bar Association can help you find a real estate attorney if you suspect deed fraud in Medina County. Quick action is key when unauthorized documents are found in the records.

Nearby Ohio Counties

Medina County is in northeast Ohio and borders several other counties. If you need deed records for property near the county line, you may need to check the neighboring county's recorder.