Ohio § 1301.401
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1301.401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1301.401.
(A) For purposes of this section, “ public record ” means either of the following: (1) Any document described or referred to in section 317.08 of the Revised Code ; (2) Any document the filing or recording of which is required or allowed under any provision
of Chapter 1309. of the Revised Code. (B) The recording with any county recorder of any document described in division (A)(1)
of this section or the filing or recording with the secretary of state of any document
described in division (A)(2) of this section shall be constructive notice to the whole
world of the existence and contents of either document as a public record and of any
transaction referred to in that public record, including, but not limited to, any
transfer, conveyance, or assignment reflected in that record. (C) Any person contesting the validity or effectiveness of any transaction referred to
in a public record is considered to have discovered that public record and any transaction
referred to in the record as of the time that the record was first filed with the
secretary of state or tendered to a county recorder for recording.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1301.401
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1301.401 cover?
Section 1301.401 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1301.401?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1301.401 apply to my situation?
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