Transfer (Conveyance) of Real Estate
The Auditor's Real Estate Department transfers property in-person and electronically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transfer Rules:
- Transfers, or the conveyance of real property or a manufactured home, will only be accepted in person or by e-filing.
- No transfers will be accepted after 4PM.
- Handwritten forms are not accepted. Conveyance and exempt forms are available in printable or fillable form. All forms must be typed and filled out completely. All required information for the form can be found on the Auditor's website.
- Only one form needs to submit with a transfer.
- All documents being presented for transfer must have the proper Conveyance or Exempt form submitted.
- Forms that are incomplete and/or have incorrect fees will not be processed and will be returned to submitter. We will not hold any type of document.
- Please call the Auditor's office if you have any questions before bringing in your transfer. Thank you in advance for your compliance.
Legal Advise:
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 4705.01, Lorain County Auditor's Office employees cannot fill out Conveyance or Exempt forms, nor give advise as to how to fill out these legal forms. Auditor's employees are also prohibited from preparing conveyance documents, including deeds, and do not give advise about these documents. We encourage you to contact local title companies or attorneys to answer legal questions and prepare your documents.
Mailing Documents:
As of November 1, 2012, the Lorain County Auditor’s office will no longer accept the transfer or conveyance of real property or a manufactured home via U.S. Postal Service. 2012 Special Notice
Downloadable conveyance (transfer) forms
Electronic Filing (E-Filing):
Lorain County accepts conveyances via electronic filing (e-file). Documents submitted by e-file must follow the same rules as paper documents, and a subject to the same review. Click the link below to view the list of accepted e-file vendors.
E-File Vendor List
E-File Rules for Lorain County Auditor
