Lorain County, Ohio Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Lorain County costs about $34 and a mortgage about $146 (a 2-page deed, billed at the flat 'first two pages' rate of $34 (not $34 + an additional-page charge, since Ohio's fee for the first two pages is a single combined charge), and a 16-page mortgage ($34 for the first two pages + 14 additional pages x $8 = $112, total $146)), per the Lorain County Recorder's fee schedule, effective 2024-10-24. Ohio's recording fee (ORC 317.32, as amended effective October 24, 2024) is set by STATE statute and applies uniformly in every Ohio county recorder's office, including Lorain: $34.00 for the first TWO pages (or fraction) of a document, and $8.00 for each additional page beyond the first two. Identical to Franklin County's and Cuyahoga County's confirmed schedules elsewhere in this dataset.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $34 |
| Deed, each additional page | $8 |
| Mortgage, first page | $34 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $8 |
County transfer tax
Lorain County permissive real property conveyance fee: 0.3% of the price, paid by the seller. Ohio transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Lorain County?
$34 for the first page and $8 for each additional page, about $34 for a typical deed, per the Lorain County Recorder's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$34 for the first page and $8 per additional page, about $146 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Lorain County closing costs → Lorain County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Lorain County overview