Property Transfers
Information about transferring real property and mobile homes from one entity to another.
What is a deed?
A deed is a legal document which states who the owner of a property is. There are some other documents that transfer property ownership, but a deed is the most common.
What fees are involved with a new deed?
The fee to prepare the deed or other transfer document itself is determined by the person preparing the document. Because it is a legal document, it is recommended to hire an attorney to prepare the document for you.
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Once the transfer document is submitted to the County Auditor, the Conveyance Fee is $4.00 per $1,000 of the sale price. Additionally, there is a Transfer Fee of $0.50 per parcel. These fees are set by Ohio law and the Lucas County Commissioners.
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After the Lucas County Auditor's Office transfers the ownership, the document will need to be recorded by the Lucas County Recorder's Office. The recording fee is $34.00 for the first two pages of the deed, and an additional $8.00 for each additional page. Postage charges may also apply. For a list of the Lucas County Recorder's fees, please visit their website.
Preparing a Deed
By law, the Lucas County Auditor's Office cannot prepare your transfer documents, including deeds.
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As with all legal documents, hiring an attorney is the best practice.
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If any detail of the document is incorrect, the document(s) may be rejected or possibly more trouble could occur - immediately or years down the road. This is why using a professional is so strongly recommended.
Mobile Home Titles
Mobile Home titles transfer similarly to automobiles. Before a transfer can occur, all the property taxes must be paid in full for the current year.
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Once the title has been cleared of property taxes and the correct documentation is brought to the Auditor's Office, the title will receive an official stamp. The owner(s) then have 30 days to bring the title to an appropriate Clerk of Courts title office to receive a new title.
Requirements to Transfer Property
When you are transferring a property, you must bring an unexpired, government-issued photo ID in order to enter One Government Center. Both the buyer (grantee) and the seller (grantor) must be present to transfer property.
Prior to visiting the Auditor's Office, the legal description on the deed must be approved by the Lucas County Engineer's Tax Map Department, and the Lucas County Recorder's Office must verify the fee amounts. Both of these offices are located on the 7th floor of One Government Center. After these are completed, the appropriate Conveyance Form must be filled out and submitted with the deed and Recorder fees to the Lucas County Auditor's Office on the 6th floor of One Government Center.
If you have questions about the documents that may be needed, please call our office at 419-213-4406.
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For a list of required documents and procedures when transferring deeds, you may also refer to the official Conveyance Standards.
The State of Ohio requires that a Property Conveyance form be submitted when a property transfers. There are four possible types of conveyance forms, listed below:
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Exemption from the Real Property Conveyance Fee (DTE 100(EX))
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Mobile or Manufactured Home Conveyance Fee and Statement (DTE 100M)
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Exemption from the Mobile or Manufactured Home Conveyance Fee (DTE 100M(EX))
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Additionally, if you are transferring a property that is currently receiving the Homestead Exemption or is being valued under the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) program, you may need to file additional paperwork.
Conveyance Forms
Returned Check Policy
If your check is returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF), your account will be electronically debited by ECOLLECT, LLC for the face value amount of the check and any applicable returned check and collection fees.