Ohio § 5301.31
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5301.31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5301.31.
Except in counties in which a separate instrument is required to assign or partially
release a mortgage as described in section 5301.32 of the Revised Code , a mortgage may be assigned or partially released by the holder of the mortgage,
by writing the assignment or partial release on the original mortgage or upon the
margin of the record of the original mortgage and signing it. The assignment or partial release need not be acknowledged, but, if it is written
upon the margin of the record of the original mortgage, the signing shall be attested
by the county recorder. The assignment, whether it is upon the original mortgage, upon the margin of the
record of the original mortgage, or by separate instrument, shall transfer not only
the lien of the mortgage but also all interest in the land described in the mortgage. An assignment of a mortgage shall contain the then current mailing address of the
assignee. The signature of a person on the assignment or partial release may be a facsimile
of that person's signature. A facsimile of a signature on an assignment or partial release is equivalent to
and constitutes the written signature of the person for all requirements regarding
mortgage assignments or partial releases. For entering an assignment or partial release of a mortgage upon the margin of the
record of the original mortgage or for attesting it, the recorder shall be entitled
to the fee provided by section 317.32 of the Revised Code for recording the assignment and satisfaction of mortgages.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5301.31
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5301.31 cover?
Section 5301.31 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.
How do I cite Ohio § 5301.31?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5301.31" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5301.31 apply to my situation?
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