April 24, 2020 – Painesville, Ohio; Monday April 27, 2020 the Lake County Recorder Records Room will be re-opened from 8am to 4pm during business days. It will no longer be necessary or Land Professionals to make an HB197-appointment. “Our land professionals need to be able to carry on their business.” said Recorder Becky Lynch. “When The Ohio Legislature passed HB197, some hurdles proved higher than others, I’m confident all parties will respect the national, state and local laws and Coronavirus health directives in place.” HB197 affects the Recorder, and other offices. Lake County Government Offices have continued operations.
Since March 17, 2020 building access was limited which closed the Recorder Records Room. Upon passage of HB197, guidance and authority for all County Recorders across Ohio to open up access to records, was provided. Lake County’s Recorder Becky Lynch could then consider a viable way to open Recorder areas within existing building access limits. In compliance with existing directives, those who need access to the Recorder’s areas will continue to be subject to rules for entry to the building.
According to Lynch, to gain access to the Records Room, let the Officer on duty know that your business is with the Recorder. With Records Room access expanded, Recorder Public Records requests fulfilled by Recorder staff will be charged according to O.R.C. at $2.00 per page. Be advised that there will be obvious changes in our operations for the health and safety of staff and customers such as the distancing and sanitizing requirements.
Once the building becomes open, the Lake County Recorder will continue to accept Deeds and other transfer documents by mail. If you record daily and require same day recording, be in the Recorder Office by 4:00pm with all approvals completed. Recorder Lynch has approved of electronic recording of Deeds and transfer documents. “Our office is already eRecording other document types and this would be a welcome additional service, it will help immensely with the flow of real estate transactions, once fully installed,” said Lynch. She believes that the timing for proactively preparing to add this security and convenience is now. Please contact the Recorder for information.
Contact: Becky Lynch
‘Phone: 440-350-2510 Cell: 678-662-8839
