LOGAN COUNTY, OHIO • DEEDS & LAND RECORDS • UPDATED OCTOBER 2026
Logan County Recorder: Deeds, Property Records, Online Search & Office Guide
The Logan County Recorder maintains official land records for property located in Logan County, Ohio. You can use the office to find recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, releases and other real estate documents.
The Recorder’s Office is in Bellefontaine. Patricia A. Myers is the county Recorder, and the office provides an online document-search service.
If you want to find a deed, start with the Recorder’s records. If you only know a property address, the Logan County Auditor’s property search is usually the better starting point.
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Logan County Recorder Quick Facts
Logan County has a separate Recorder, Auditor and Treasurer. Each handles a different part of a property transaction.
ONLINE RECORDS
How to Search Logan County Recorder Deeds Online
Logan County links to an online Recorder Document Search system provided through CountyFusion. It is the county’s official route for researching recorded instruments.
The county’s website confirms the portal link, but its live search controls could not be independently inspected during this review. Available fields and image-access conditions should be checked on the portal itself.
Open the official document search
Use the Recorder’s document-search link to reach the CountyFusion system for Logan County, Ohio.
Open Logan County Document Search ↗Check that the county is Logan, Ohio. Complete any entry or acceptance screen before opening the available public-record search.
Use the identifying details you have
Look for available party-name or document-reference search fields.
If you know the person who transferred the property, that name may help narrow the recorded deed.
Check the matching record carefully
Compare the grantor, grantee, document type, date and recording reference before assuming a result belongs to the right property.
Review the document image when available
Open the image or viewing option offered by the portal.
Check the legal description and recording information, not just the names displayed in the index.
Save the reference
Write down the recording or instrument reference, parties and recording date.
That information will help the Recorder locate the document if you later request a certified copy.
Search by property address instead
The Logan County Auditor operates a separate real estate system. Its published search options include parcel number, owner name and address.
Open Logan County Real Estate Search ↗Search by address, owner or parcel number. Open the matching property, confirm its parcel details and look for transfer information. Use the owner names or references found there when searching the Recorder’s documents.
What the record tells you
Recording a document does not by itself guarantee clear title or establish that every legal claim against a property has been resolved.
VISIT OR CONTACT
Logan County Recorder Office Address, Phone and Hours
MAIN RECORDER OFFICE
Logan County Recorder
Recorder: Patricia A. Myers
Street address: 100 S. Madriver St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Main telephone: 937-599-7201
Recorder direct telephone: 937-599-7202
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Official Recorder Contact Directory ↗Google Map — Recorder’s Office
The office is located at 100 S. Madriver Street in Bellefontaine. Check holiday closures before traveling, particularly when bringing documents near the end of the workday.
Parking arrangements, accessible entrance instructions, appointment requirements and drop-box availability were not confirmed from the Recorder’s published office page. Call before visiting if you need specific accommodations.
Other Logan County offices you may need
Logan County Auditor
Current property records, parcel details, valuation, transfers and conveyance-related questions.
Auditor: Jack Reser
Phone: 937-599-7209
Property Search ↗Logan County Treasurer
Real estate tax payments, unpaid tax balances and tax collection issues.
Phone: 937-599-7223
Treasurer Website ↗Logan County Engineer / Map Room
Survey, mapping and legal-description issues that may affect conveyance review.
Map Room: 937-599-7230
County Government Directory ↗RECORD TYPES
What Documents Does the Logan County Recorder Maintain?
Logan County publishes a detailed list of document types accepted by the Recorder. The records go well beyond ordinary warranty deeds.
Deeds and ownership
Warranty deeds, survivorship deeds, quitclaim deeds, sheriff’s deeds, certificates of transfer and certain affidavits.
Mortgages and releases
Mortgages, releases, assignments, assumptions, subordinations, land contracts and other encumbrance documents.
Land and boundaries
Plats, condominium drawings, easements, annexations, surveys, maps and street or vacation records.
Liens and other records
Mechanic’s liens, federal tax liens, notices of commencement, powers of attorney, trusts, partnerships and eligible UCC filings.
Logan County also lists certificates of title to registered land under the Torrens system. These should not be confused with ordinary unregistered deed records.
View Official Recordable Documents List ↗Find your document category, then compare your instrument with the current recording and formatting requirements. If the document type is uncertain, contact the Recorder before paying or submitting it.
RECORDING A DEED
How to Record a Deed in Logan County, Ohio
Recording is the final public-record stage of many property transfers. A deed may need legal-description review and Auditor conveyance processing before the Recorder accepts it.
Prepare the deed correctly
Check the owner names, transfer language, legal description, signatures and acknowledgment requirements.
The Recorder does not substitute for an attorney or title company when a legal instrument needs drafting.
Confirm survey and conveyance requirements
The county provides Survey & Conveyance Standards through the Auditor’s office.
Ask whether your transfer requires Engineer or Map Room review, particularly if the legal description or parcel configuration is changing.
Open County Government Resources ↗Choose Auditor, then locate Survey & Conveyance Standards. Review applicable transfer requirements before taking the deed to the Recorder.
Prepare conveyance documentation
Ohio real-property transfers commonly use DTE 100 (Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement) or DTE 100EX (Statement of Reason for Exemption), depending on the transaction.
The Auditor determines the appropriate conveyance processing and charges for the transfer.
Ohio Department of Taxation ↗Use the agency’s form search for DTE 100 or DTE 100EX. Confirm the correct form, required signatures and conveyance amount with the Logan County Auditor.
Check the recording fee
Count the pages in your document. Include the additional fees for references or nonstandard formatting when applicable.
Logan County states that recording and Auditor conveyance payments must be exact.
Submit the document
Bring the properly prepared and approved document to the Recorder’s Office at 100 S. Madriver Street.
For mailed submissions, confirm payment and return-document instructions with the office before sending the original.
Verify the recording
Retain the recording reference and confirm that the recorded document matches the intended property and parties.
For transactions involving ownership or title disputes, obtain professional review rather than relying only on a search-result summary.
OFFICIAL FEE SCHEDULE
Logan County Recorder Fees
The county’s published recordable-documents page lists the following standard recording charges.
Example: Recording an ordinary five-page deed
This is an illustration before conveyance charges, reference fees or nonstandard-document surcharges.
Find the Document Filing Fees section. Count your pages and check for marginal references or a formatting surcharge. Call the office to verify document-specific charges before mailing payment.
AVOID A RETURNED DOCUMENT
Ohio Recording Requirements and Document Margins
The Logan County Recorder publishes document-standardization requirements under Ohio Revised Code 317.114.
A document prepared after June 30, 2009 generally must meet these requirements unless a statutory exception applies.
The county identifies exceptions for court and taxing-authority documents, plats, DD214s, state or federal documents and instruments executed before the law’s effective date.
Official Document Standardization Guidelines ↗Compare your document with the listed page, ink, font and margin rules. Use the county’s standards template where appropriate. Confirm any exception with the Recorder before relying on it.
The $20 nonstandardization fee is distinct from ordinary page-recording fees. Paying it does not correct substantive legal defects in a document.
COPIES AND TITLE RESEARCH
How to Request a Deed Copy or Research Ownership History
Regular document copies
If a document image is available online, the portal may provide an option to view or obtain a copy. Check any charges shown by the service before proceeding.
Certified copies
Courts, lenders and other organizations sometimes require a certified copy rather than an ordinary printout.
Ask the Recorder whether certification is available for your document and what the current copy and certification fees are. A verified Recorder-specific copy fee was not located on the county pages reviewed.
Following the chain of title
Start with the most recent deed and identify the person or entity that received the property.
Then look for an earlier deed showing how that grantor acquired the property. Continue backward as needed.
Mortgages, satisfactions, easements, liens, court proceedings, estate transfers, legal descriptions and possible gaps in ownership history.
An online Recorder search is useful for preliminary research. It is not a substitute for a professional title examination when purchasing property or resolving a legal issue.
LOCAL VETERAN SERVICE
Logan County Veteran ID Cards and DD214 Recording
Logan County Recorder offers a Veteran ID Card Program. The county’s Recorder homepage identifies Wednesday as the day Veteran ID cards are issued.
The county advertises no fee to record an eligible DD214.
Published county charge for the Veteran Document Identification Card.
Call the Recorder before visiting to confirm current procedures.
Read the eligibility and identification instructions. Contact 937-599-7201 to confirm the required DD214, identification documents and Wednesday availability before making the trip.
PRACTICAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Logan County Recorder Search and Filing Problems
I know the address but cannot find the deed
Open the Auditor real estate search first. Locate the parcel and ownership information, then try the Recorder’s document system using the names or deed references obtained.
The Recorder portal will not load
Return to the county Recorder homepage and use its Document Search link. If the external service remains unavailable, contact the Recorder’s Office.
A person’s name returns too many results
Use additional identifying information permitted by the portal, such as other parties, document type or recording reference. Confirm the legal description before selecting a document.
I cannot locate an old mortgage release
Search the relevant borrower or lender names and check any available release or satisfaction records. Ask the Recorder about historical records if the online system does not show the instrument.
My document was rejected or returned
Check the exact payment amount, document formatting, signatures, acknowledgment, legal description and any Auditor or Engineer processing requirements.
My owner name is wrong in property records
First compare the recorded deed with the Auditor’s parcel record. Ask the respective office how a record discrepancy is corrected. A defective deed may require legal assistance.
I found a suspicious deed or lien
Save the instrument reference and contact the Recorder for a copy. If fraud is suspected, seek legal and law-enforcement guidance promptly. Do not assume that an online result alone proves wrongdoing.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ACTION
What Should You Do Next?
QUICK ANSWERS
Logan County Recorder Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Logan County Recorder’s Office in Ohio?
The Recorder’s Office is at 100 S. Madriver Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Its published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Who is the Logan County Recorder?
Patricia A. Myers is the Logan County Recorder listed on the county’s official website.
Can I search Logan County deeds online?
Yes. Logan County provides a Recorder Document Search link to its CountyFusion public-record system.
Can I find Logan County property records by address?
Yes. The Logan County Auditor’s real estate search supports address, owner-name and parcel-number searches. Use the Recorder for the actual recorded instruments.
How much does Logan County charge to record a deed?
The published standard recording fee is $39 for the first two pages and $8 for each additional page. Other fees can apply.
What are Logan County’s document margin requirements?
Ohio’s standardization rules generally require a three-inch top margin on the first page, a one-and-a-half-inch top margin on later pages and one-inch side and bottom margins.
Does Logan County require exact recording fees?
Yes. The Recorder’s website states that exact recording and Auditor conveyance payment is required, effective September 10, 2024.
Does the Recorder issue Veteran ID cards?
Yes. Logan County lists Wednesday for card issuance, free DD214 recording and a $1 Veteran ID card charge.
Can the Recorder prepare a deed for me?
The Recorder records eligible documents but should not be relied on to prepare legal instruments or provide legal advice. Consult an attorney or qualified title professional for deed preparation.
Which office handles Logan County property taxes?
The Logan County Treasurer handles property-tax collection. The Recorder maintains deeds and other recorded land documents.
OFFICIAL RESOURCES
Logan County Recorder and Ohio Government Links
These county and state sources are useful for verifying recording instructions, document requirements and office information.