Elected Officials

Portage County Recorder

Bonnie Howe

 
The County Recorder has the important and indispensable task of keeping the vital records pertaining to ownership in real estate (land) and to all encumbrances or liens upon it.  Without the work of the County Recorder, it would be nearly impossible to purchase land and be assured of a clear title or to lend money with land as security.

Recorder Records Search (Index 1995-Present and Documents 2001 to Present)

Recorder Records Search  (Index 1984-1994)

449 S. Meridian St., 4th Floor, Portage County Administration. Bldg.
Ravenna, Ohio 44266 
Phone: 330-297-3553 Fax: 330-297-7349
E-mail: bhowe@portageco.com
*Toll Free 1-800-772-3799
*For calls in Portage County from a number not local to the 296 / 297 exchange.
Office Hours: Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Due to budget cuts we will close at 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday beginning Jan. 12, 2010

The County Recorder  keeps and maintains accurate land records that are current, legible and easily accessible. An important aspect of the Recorder's work is to index each document so it may be readily located. Accurate indexing makes it possible for persons searching land records to find the documents necessary to establish a "chain of title" (history of ownership) and ensures that any debts or encumbrances against the property are evident. The general public, attorneys, historians, genealogists and land title examiners, utilizes these invaluable records.

Your County Recorder:

• Makes a complete, accurate and permanent record of every document pertaining to the conveyance and encumbrance of land within the county.

• Maintains permanent land records, retains them in archival form and makes them constantly accessible to the public.
• Serves on the county's Record Commission and the Data Processing Board
• Collects fees for documents filed in the Recorder's office and pays these monies into the county's general fund.
• Notifies the Board of County Commissioners and Township Trustees annually of their duty to file zoning resolutions, maps and amendments.

COPIES OF ALL RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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