Fulton County, Ohio, governs seven incorporated villages and 12 townships. In Fulton County, OH, property records provide crucial real estate information, like property dimensions, tax assessments, and historical data, which aid the government in effective urban planning and tax administration.

Fulton County property records show a median home value of $156,812 and a median rent contribution of $837 from county residents. The archives also reported that households in the county earn a median income of $74,501, while homeowners contend with a median real estate tax rate of 1.35% based on their property assessments.

The County Recorder is the central repository of property records in Fulton County, OH, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and land surveys. This office diligently archives and preserves these documents, ensuring continuous public access through the convenience of Fulton County Online Services.

In Fulton County, this database allows individuals to retrieve property instruments from 1980 to the present by searching using criteria such as name, instrument number, book and page details, recorded date, and document type.

For those seeking plats and land surveys, the County Engineer Data Portal provides an alternative avenue. This system allows individuals to efficiently retrieve and print these records using diverse search criteria, including survey reference number, section, address, parcel number, and subdivision details.

Conversely, those preferring direct access to property records can visit the office at 152 S. Fulton St., Suite 175, Wauseon, OH 43567, during regular hours.

Standard copies and local faxed copies of property records from the County Recorder incur a fee of $2 per page, while long-distance faxed copies are $4 per page. Certified copies carry an additional charge of $1 per seal.

For zoning verification of properties in York, Amboy, Fulton, and Franklin townships, contact the Fulton County Regional Planning Commission at 419-337-9214. For properties in Chesterfield, Clinton, German, Swancreek townships, and incorporated villages, the local planning department should be contacted for verification.