Ohio § 5309.31
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5309.31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5309.31.
If a duplicate certificate of title is lost or destroyed, the owner, together with
other persons having knowledge of the circumstances, may make affidavit before the
county recorder, stating the facts of the case, the names and residences of the registered
owners, and such other matters that the recorder requires. If the recorder is satisfied as to the truth of such affidavit, and the bona fides
of the transaction, he shall issue to the owner a certified copy of the original certificate,
with the memorials and notations appearing upon the register, and shall note upon
the register the fact, cause, and date of such issue, and shall also mark upon such
certified copy “owner's certified copy issued in the place of lost (or destroyed,
as the case may be) duplicate certificate.” Such certified copy shall stand in the place of and have like effect as the missing
certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5309.31
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5309.31 cover?
Section 5309.31 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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