Recorder

PERRY COUNTY RECORDER

The purpose of the Recorder’s Office is to maintain land records in an organized and easily accessible format. Many types of documents are recorded for public record. Without the County Recorder’s office, accurate land ownership, title transfers and mortgage histories would be almost impossible.

The Recorder’s Office also offers Fraud Alert to the Landowners of Perry County at no cost.

Record listings are available via the Adaptable Visual Access web site. You will be able to get the volume and page number of various document types. The actual documents/images are NOT online. Please call or email this office to get payment options and information regarding fees.

For more details on our services, please email us.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you accept credit cards? 
No, we only accept cash and checks.

Does your office record Soldier’s Discharge Records (DD214)? 
Yes, and we also issue Veteran’s ID cards.  Bring in your original or certified copy of your DD214 and a valid photo ID.

How do I prepare a document to be recorded? 
The Recorder’s office strongly recommends that you seek professional advice from attorney’s or a licensed title agency before preparing any documents to be recorded. Our employees cannot offer legal advice.

How can I protect my property against fraud? 
Our software company offers a FREE property fraud alert.  This service will alert subscribers against the possibilities of fraudulent activity being committed against their property.  While the Reorder’s office cannot stop a recording as long as it meets the requirements, this service will notify the subscriber within 24 business hours of ANY document that has been recorded. Please contact our office to sign up.

Can you check to see if there are certain issues pertaining to my property?  
The Recorder’s office cannot perform searches; 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 to perform the search yourself.  We will be happy to help you in your search.  You can also access our online search AVA (adaptable visual access) for the index.

My mortgage had been paid off, when will I receive my deed?
You should have received your deed when you purchased your property.  We do not maintain the original deed.  We can email you a copy of the recorded document which is just as good as your original.

Can you check to see if I own the mineral rights to the property? 
The Recorder’s office cannot perform searches; 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 to perform the search yourself.  We will be happy to help you in your search.

How do I file a mechanic lien? 
Once the document has been prepared, you can bring it to the Recorder’s office.  The Recorder’s office does not have the forms nor does the office give advise on how to complete them.

Has my mortgage been released?
You can contact the office by phone at (740) 342-2494 or email. If the mortgage has been released, we can give you a copy of the release.

What are your filing fees? 
Recording fees are as follows: $34.00 for the first 2 pages, $8.00 for each page after.  There is an additional $20.00 added for the document being non-compliant and not having a 3 inch margin at the top of page 1, 1 inch margin on the sides and bottom at document.  An additional $4.00 marginal reference fee is added for documents needing a reference.

My spouse has passed away. How do I remove him/her from the deed? 
The Recorder’s office duties are restricted to the recording of legal documents, and do not include the preparing of such documents.  To resolve any deed issues, contact an attorney for legal advice.

Where are your offices?
We are located at:
212 S. Main Street
New Lexington, Ohio 43764

Our offices are open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.