Ohio § 5301.25
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5301.25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5301.25.
(A) All deeds, land contracts referred to in division (A)(21) of section 317.08 of the Revised Code , and instruments of writing properly executed for the conveyance or encumbrance of
lands, tenements, or hereditaments, other than as provided in division (C) of this
section and section 5301.23 of the Revised Code , shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the
premises are situated. Until so recorded or filed for record, they are fraudulent insofar as they relate
to a subsequent bona fide purchaser having, at the time of purchase, no knowledge
of the existence of that former deed, land contract, or instrument. (B) Whenever a survey is made of lands that are being conveyed, the county auditor shall
require that the name of the person who made the survey appear in the deed. The name shall either be printed, typewritten, stamped, or signed in a legible manner. An instrument is in compliance with this division if it contains a statement in
the following form: “A survey of this property was made by ․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․” (Name) This division does not apply to any court decree, order, judgment, or writ, to any
instrument executed or acknowledged outside of this state, or to any instrument executed
within this state prior to September 20, 1965. (C) All tax certificates sold pursuant to section 5721.32 or 5721.33 of the Revised Code , or memoranda thereof, may be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the
county in which the premises are situated, as provided in division (B) of section 5721.35 of the Revised Code ; provided, however, that the first and superior lien of the state and its taxing
districts conveyed to the holder of the tax certificate, as provided in division (A) of section 5721.35 of the Revised Code , shall in no way be diminished or adversely affected if the tax certificate evidencing
the conveyance of such first and superior lien, or memorandum thereof, is not recorded
as provided in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5301.25
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5301.25 cover?
Section 5301.25 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.
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