 Mark R. Stewart, Lorain County Auditor has the responsibility of transferring
every deed in Lorain County that is presented to him. The Auditor's Transfer
Office, has the daily task of reviewing each deed that is prepared for
transfer. Every deed is required to have a grantor (seller) and grantee
(buyer) listed. They also check for an accurate legal description, the signature of the
grantor, two witnesses and a notary seal. Once all pertinent information
is checked, the transfer stamp is affixed to the deed.
The deed can then be recorded in the Lorain County Recorder's Office.
Throughout the process of recording, documents that affect property ownership
are readily available as a matter of public record. On an average, approximately
40-45 documents are presented to the Auditor's Transfer Office daily. All
transfers are entered into the tax accounting computer system for public
view.
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