Paulding County, Ohio Property Records

Paulding County, Ohio, consists of nine cities, with Paulding being the largest. Property records in Paulding County, OH, catalog property traits like size, shape, and location so owners can securely trade land and avoid confusion. Official data confirms transactions, allowing citizens and officials to reference validated information.

With the county's median household earnings of $69,293, Paulding County property records show average home values around $116,833 and a median rent of $775. Regarding median property taxes, Paulding County collects 1.1% of a property's assessed fair market value on average.

In Paulding County, OH, property records are maintained by the County Recorder's office. The County Recorder records and manages a variety of property documents, including mortgages, deeds, liens, plats, land contracts, and similar instruments.

Individuals can access these records through Paulding County's Recorded Land Records Search system. This online database allows users to search for recorded land indexes and images from January 1, 1990, to the present.

The system provides free services for searching, viewing, downloading, and printing documents. The search options include criteria such as name, recorded date, instrument number, book and page details, and document type.

For those who prefer in-person access, the County Recorder's office is at Courthouse, Room 103, 115 North Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Visitors can use public terminals on-site to access specific property instruments directly.

Additionally, individuals can request property records in writing for delivery by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission, adhering to the specified requirements and paying the applicable fees.

Fees apply when obtaining copies of records directly from the County Recorder's office. Documents recorded from 1990 incur a fee of $0.10 per page. However, for copies made by the Recorder's Staff and documents recorded before 1990, the cost is $2 per page. Additional charges may apply depending on the requested services. For detailed fee information, contact the office at 419-399-8275.

For zoning verification, consult the Paulding County Engineer's Office or contact the respective city planning or zoning department with jurisdiction over the subject property. These offices can provide the classifications, permitted uses, and requirements tied to specific property parcels.