Document Recording Standardization Guidelines
In Ohio, House Bill 525 went into effect on July 1st, 2009. This new law (ORC 317.114) creates standardization guidelines for documents that are recorded in Recorder Offices across the state.
- Computer font size of at least 10 point;
- Minimum paper size – 8 ½ x 11, Maximum paper size – 8 ½ x 14;
- Black or Blue ink ONLY;
- No use of highlighting;
- Margins of 1 inch on each side of the page and on the bottom;
- 3 inch margin on the top of the first page, reserved for recorder, auditor & engineer.
MUST BE BLANK SPACE.
- 1 ½ margin on the top of each of the remaining pages.
MUST BE BLANK SPACE.
THIS LAW DOES NOT APPLY TO:
- Any document from any court or taxing authority;
- Plats;
- DD214’s;
- Any state or federal document;
- Any document executed before the effective date of this law.
If a document signed does not conform to these guidelines, an additional recording fee of $20.00 will be collected.
Standards Template
Your Clinton County Recorder’s Office has MOVED!
OUR NEW LOCATION:
Clinton County Administrative Campus
1850 Davids Drive, Suite 305
Wilmington, OH 45177
Website, Emails, Phone Extensions and Fax will remain the same.
QUESTIONS?
Day.Tanya@clintoncountyohio.us
937.382.2067
Thank you for your patience throughout our transition.
Tanya K. Day, Clinton County Recorder
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Documents available at Clinton County Archives
- Tax Records: 1820-1907 digital; after 1907- hard copies (large books)
- Marriages, 1810 – 1928
- After 1928 contact Probate Court at 937-382-2280
- Wills, 1810 – 1979
- After 1979 contact Probate Court at 937-382-2280
- Deeds, ~1798 – 1856 Volumes A-Z
- After approximately 1856 contact the Recorder’s Office at 937-382-2067
PLEASE NOTE THE DATES ABOVE TO BE SURE YOU CONTACT THE CORRECT OFFICE IN SEARCH OF RECORDS. To request a record please contact the Clinton County Archives via telephone, email, mail, fax, or use the Request Form. Please include the type of record you are looking for (i.e. Death Record), the full name or as much as you can provide, and the approximate dates. Indicate whether you would like to receive a copy of the record via email if it is available. You may also request to pick up a copy at the archives in person or have it mailed after sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope.