Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence, OH
Lawrence (population 58,240) records real-property documents through the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lawrence County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified)
- Mailing address
- Lawrence County Recorder, PO Box 77, Ironton, OH 45638 (office: Lawrence County Court House, 111 South 4th Street, Suite 21, Ironton, OH 45638)
- Phone
- 740-533-4314 or 740-533-4312
- Checks payable to
- Lawrence County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Ohio; recommended but not mandated
Can you e-record in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Recorder at Lawrence County Recorder, PO Box 77, Ironton, OH 45638 (office: Lawrence County Court House, 111 South 4th Street, Suite 21, Ironton, OH 45638).
- Pay the recording fee ($34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lawrence
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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence?
The Lawrence County Recorder charges $34.00 for first two pages first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-conforming-document penalty (statewide ORC 317.114); no separate records-management rider identified), with checks payable to Lawrence County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
Mail recordings to Lawrence County Recorder: Lawrence County Recorder, PO Box 77, Ironton, OH 45638 (office: Lawrence County Court House, 111 South 4th Street, Suite 21, Ironton, OH 45638) (740-533-4314 or 740-533-4312).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.