Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lorain, OH
Lorain (population 312,964) records real-property documents through the Lorain 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.
Lorain recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lorain County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $34 for first two pages (SB94 $5 surcharge may apply eff. 2025 - verify current schedule at loraincountyrecorder.gov/fees) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114)
- Mailing address
- Lorain County Recorder, 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035
- Phone
- 440-329-5148
- Checks payable to
- Lorain County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet found; ORC 317.114 statewide standard formatting applies
Can you e-record in Lorain?
Yes. Lorain accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lorain, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Lorain 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, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Lorain County Recorder at Lorain County Recorder, 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035.
- Pay the recording fee ($34 for first two pages (SB94 $5 surcharge may apply eff. 2025 - verify current schedule at loraincountyrecorder.gov/fees) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lorain standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lorain recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lorain?
The Lorain County Recorder charges $34 for first two pages (SB94 $5 surcharge may apply eff. 2025 - verify current schedule at loraincountyrecorder.gov/fees) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+$20 non-standard document surcharge typical under ORC 317.114), with checks payable to Lorain County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lorain?
Yes. Lorain accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Lorain?
Mail recordings to Lorain County Recorder: Lorain County Recorder, 226 Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035 (440-329-5148).
Can Jurably record my document in Lorain for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lorain recorder in person.
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