Lucas County, Ohio Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Lucas County costs about $34 and a mortgage about $146 (a 2-page deed, billed at the flat 'first two pages' rate of $34, and a 16-page mortgage ($34 for the first two pages + 14 additional pages x $8 = $146)), per the Lucas 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 Lucas: $34.00 for the first two pages (or fraction) of a document, $8.00 for each additional page, matching Cuyahoga's and Stark's identical published schedules.
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
Lucas 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 Lucas County?
$34 for the first page and $8 for each additional page, about $34 for a typical deed, per the Lucas 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.
Lucas County closing costs → Lucas County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Lucas County overview