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Free Ohio Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Ohio quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
Ohio Quit Claim Deed Form
Your deed needs to be notarized before recording
All quit claim deeds must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarize online from your phone or computer — no travel required, available 24/7.
Ohio Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Ohio, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public
- ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓DTE Form 100 must be completed and stamped by the County Auditor before recording
- ✓Deed is then recorded with the County Recorder
- ✓Conveyance Fee: $1.00 per $1,000 of value (county rate)
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Ohio
Ohio uses a two-step process: first take the deed and DTE Form 100 to the County Auditor for review and stamping, then file the Auditor-stamped deed with the County Recorder. After recording, the original is returned to the grantee or designated address. Follow up with the county auditor and treasurer to ensure property tax records are updated with the correct owner name and mailing address.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Ohio
Ohio quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses in connection with divorce or marriage, to gift property from parents to children, and to move real estate into revocable living trusts. Real estate investors use them to transfer property between individual ownership and LLCs, and they are also commonly used to correct errors on previously recorded deeds.
Ohio Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Ohio.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Ohio?
Ohio has a two-step process. You first take the deed to the County Auditor for review and the DTE Form 100 stamp, then file it with the County Recorder. Both offices are usually in the same county courthouse. Ohio has 88 counties, each with its own Auditor and Recorder. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio imposes a Conveyance Fee (sometimes called a transfer tax) calculated at $1.00 per $1,000 of the value conveyed, collected by the County Auditor before recording. Some counties impose an additional permissive fee of up to $3.00 per $1,000 on top of the mandatory $1.00. Certain transfers are exempt from the conveyance fee, including transfers between spouses and transfers with no consideration.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Ohio?
Yes. Family transfers are common in Ohio. Transfers between spouses and transfers with no consideration may qualify for an exemption from the Conveyance Fee. The exemption must be claimed on DTE Form 100 when it is presented to the County Auditor.
What is DTE Form 100 in Ohio?
DTE Form 100 is the Conveyance Fee Statement required to accompany every deed when it is presented to the County Auditor before recording. It discloses the parties, property address, legal description, consideration, and any claimed exemption from the Conveyance Fee. The Auditor reviews the form, calculates the fee (if applicable), stamps the deed, and then the deed can be taken to the County Recorder for recording. The form is available from each County Auditor's office.
Are there exemptions to the Ohio Conveyance Fee?
Ohio provides Conveyance Fee exemptions for transfers between spouses, transfers with no consideration (gifts), transfers from a deceased person's estate to a beneficiary, transfers to government entities, and certain other transactions. The exemption must be noted on DTE Form 100 with a supporting statement. The County Auditor reviews all claimed exemptions before stamping the deed.
What to Bring When Recording Your Ohio Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the recording office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Executed deed (signed and notarized)
- 2County Auditor endorsement — bring deed to the County Auditor first; the County Recorder requires the Auditor's stamp before accepting the deed
- 3DTE Form 100 (Conveyance Fee Statement) completed and signed
- 4Conveyance Fee payment ($1.00 per $1,000 of value, paid to the County Auditor)
- 5Recording fee (paid to the County Recorder)
- 6Spouse signature may be required to release dower rights if property was a marital home
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