Ohio · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lucas, OH
Lucas (population 431,279) records real-property documents through the Lucas 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.
Lucas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lucas County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $39.00 for first two pages (minimum fee) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 document standardization non-compliance fee; $4.00 per reference; UCC $12.00 plus $4.00 per indexed party; lien fees $3.00-$5.00)
- Mailing address
- Lucas County Recorder, One Government Center, #700, Toledo, OH 43604
- Phone
- 419-213-4000
- Checks payable to
- Lucas 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 Lucas?
Yes. Lucas 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 Lucas, Ohio
- Prepare the document so it meets Lucas 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 Lucas County Recorder at Lucas County Recorder, One Government Center, #700, Toledo, OH 43604.
- Pay the recording fee ($39.00 for first two pages (minimum fee) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 document standardization non-compliance fee; $4.00 per reference; UCC $12.00 plus $4.00 per indexed party; lien fees $3.00-$5.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lucas
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 Lucas 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.
Lucas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lucas?
The Lucas County Recorder charges $39.00 for first two pages (minimum fee) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 document standardization non-compliance fee; $4.00 per reference; UCC $12.00 plus $4.00 per indexed party; lien fees $3.00-$5.00), with checks payable to Lucas County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lucas?
Yes. Lucas 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 Lucas?
Mail recordings to Lucas County Recorder: Lucas County Recorder, One Government Center, #700, Toledo, OH 43604 (419-213-4000).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lucas?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lucas 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 Lucas 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.