Ohio § 5301.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5301.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5301.01.
(A) A deed, mortgage, land contract as referred to in division (A)(21) of section 317.08 of the Revised Code , or lease of any interest in real property and a memorandum of trust as described
in division (A) of section 5301.255 of the Revised Code shall be signed by the grantor, mortgagor, vendor, or lessor in the case of a deed,
mortgage, land contract, or lease or shall be signed by the trustee in the case of
a memorandum of trust. The signing shall be acknowledged by the grantor, mortgagor, vendor, or lessor,
or by the trustee, before a judge or clerk of a court of record in this state, or
a county auditor, county engineer, notary public, or mayor, who shall certify the
acknowledgement and subscribe the official's name to the certificate of the acknowledgement. (B)(1) If a deed, mortgage, land contract as referred to in division (A)(21) of section 317.08 of the Revised Code , lease of any interest in real property, or a memorandum of trust as described in division (A) of section 5301.255 of the Revised Code was executed prior to February 1, 2002, and was not acknowledged in the presence
of, or was not attested by, two witnesses as required by this section prior to that
date, both of the following apply: (a) The instrument is deemed properly executed and is presumed to be valid unless the
signature of the grantor, mortgagor, vendor, or lessor in the case of a deed, mortgage,
land contract, or lease or of the settlor and trustee in the case of a memorandum
of trust was obtained by fraud. (b) The recording of the instrument in the office of the county recorder of the county
in which the subject property is situated is constructive notice of the instrument
to all persons, including without limitation, a subsequent purchaser in good faith
or any other subsequent holder of an interest in the property, regardless of whether
the instrument was recorded prior to, on, or after February 1, 2002. (2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not affect any accrued substantive rights or
vested rights that came into existence prior to February 1, 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5301.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5301.01 cover?
Section 5301.01 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 § 5301.01?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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