Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Erie, OH
Erie (population 75,622) records real-property documents through the Erie County Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Erie recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Erie County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+See county fee schedule at eriecounty.oh.gov/RecordingPrices.aspx for full document-specific breakdown (page was inaccessible to automated fetch — verify directly))
- Mailing address
- Erie County Recorder, Erie County Office Building, 247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 225, Sandusky, OH 44870
- Phone
- (419) 627-7686
- Checks payable to
- Erie County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not confirmed from official site (page 403'd); standard ORC formatting applies
Can you e-record in Erie?
Yes. Erie accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Erie, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Erie formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Erie County Recorder at Erie County Recorder, Erie County Office Building, 247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 225, Sandusky, OH 44870.
- Pay the recording fee ($34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+See county fee schedule at eriecounty.oh.gov/RecordingPrices.aspx for full document-specific breakdown (page was inaccessible to automated fetch — verify directly))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Erie
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Erie property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Erie recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Erie?
The Erie County Recorder charges $34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+See county fee schedule at eriecounty.oh.gov/RecordingPrices.aspx for full document-specific breakdown (page was inaccessible to automated fetch — verify directly)), with checks payable to Erie County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Erie?
Yes. Erie accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Erie?
Mail recordings to Erie County Recorder: Erie County Recorder, Erie County Office Building, 247 Columbus Avenue, Suite 225, Sandusky, OH 44870 ((419) 627-7686).
How can Jurably help with recording in Erie?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Erie to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Erie recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.