Lake County Recorder: Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Question #1:
Where is the Recorder's office located and when is it open?

Answer:
The Recorders office is located at:

105 Main Street
Painesville, OH 44077

We are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please visit our office information page for more information.

Question #2:
How can I contact you?

Answer:
Phone: (440) 350-2510
Fax: (440) 350-5940
EMail: Recorder@LakeCountyOhio.org

Question #3:
What are your filing fees?

Answer:
Our fees are dependant on what types of documents are involved. Please visit our Schedule of Fees page for more information.

Question #4:
My mortgage has been paid off, when will I receive my deed to my property?

Answer:
You should have received your deed when you purchased your property. We do not maintain the original deed, but we maintain a copy. If you would like a copy, the cost is $1.00 per page.

Question #5:
How do I file a mechanic lien?

Answer:
We can only record documents and are not responsible for preparing items such as liens, which must be complete before coming to the Recorder's office. Please contact an attorney for legal advice.

Question #6:
My spouse has passed away, how do I remove his or her name from the deed?

Answer:
The Recorder's office duties are restricted to the recording of legal documents, and do not include the preparing of such documents. To resolve a deed issue such as this, please contact an attorney for any legal advice.

Question #7:
Can you check to see if there are certain issues concerning my property?

Answer:
The Recorder's office cannot perform searches for the public, however, all records kept within the Recorder's office are public record. If you have any questions regarding your property, please feel free to come to the office and perform the search yourself. We will be happy to aid you in your search.

Also, you can try the Online Document Index Search system to see if the information you need is contained within the document index.

Question #8:
Has my mortgage been cancelled?

Answer:
We cannot perform searches on mortgages for the public, but are available to help you perform a search within the office. Also, you may search the Online Document Index Search system to check if a release has been recorded on your mortgage.

Question #9:
Could you please tell me how to obtain a copy of a birth certificate?

Answer:
Contact the Lake County Health District Department of Vital Statistics at 440-350-2549 or email them from there website at www.lcghd.org.

Question #10:
How do I obtain the property value, past sales prices, and current real estate taxes assessed on a parcel of property in Lake County?

Answer:
Visit the Auditor's website at www.lake.iviewauditor.com and look up the information. If you have any problems, contact the Lake County Auditor's Office at 440-350-2528 or email the Auditor at auditor@lakecountyohio.org.

Question #11:
Does the Lake County Recorder handle the marriage licenses and are they on line?

Answer:
We do not handle marriage licenses in the Recorder's office. They are handled by the Lake County Probate Court - Marriage Department. Call them at 440-350-2160.

Question #12:
How can I find out background information on a parcel of property in Lake County?

Answer:
You can search past owners of a parcel of property by searching our on line indexes (from 1986 forward) and also by looking at old tax maps in the Engineer's office. Both of our offices are located in the basement of the Administration Building.

Site Last Updated:

Monday, December 31, 2007