Need a certified copy of an Ohio tax lien record? Send us the county, office, and document or case number. We can retrieve the record and arrange delivery of the copies you need.
Find the Office Holding the Record
Not every lien is kept in the same office. The type of lien and how it was filed determine where to request the record. Use the Delaware County office directory to contact the responsible office rather than assuming every tax lien belongs with the recorder.
For records held by the recorder, its published fee schedule distinguishes copies and certification. For clerk records, consult the Clerk of Courts fee schedule.
Tell Us Exactly What You Need
- County, record-holding office, and document or case number.
- Names and filing date needed to distinguish the requested record.
- Whether you need a certified copy, ordinary copy, or both.
- Number of copies, delivery destination, and deadline.
- Approval for office charges and any permitted shipping costs.
Ask the receiving attorney, court, or institution which form of certification it requires. An ordinary scan is not automatically a certified copy.
Plan Around Office Availability
We’ll check the office’s availability and certification process before quoting a pickup time. If the office cannot locate the record, we’ll let you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, where the records office offers certification. Tell us the number of certified and ordinary copies you need.
Send the county, office, document or case number, names, and filing date. Include enough detail to distinguish it from other filings.
Send us the county, office, and deadline. We’ll confirm coverage and quote the retrieval.
Not always. Ohio state tax judgment liens are filed with the county clerk of courts. Notices of federal tax liens and their releases are recorded with the county recorder under R.C. 317.09. Identify the lien type and county before ordering a copy.
Do not assume so. A release or satisfaction may still need to be filed with the office holding the lien, with required fees or costs. The clerk’s lien-release guidance explains that payment and filing a release are separate steps. Ask the responsible agency and county office about your record.
Not necessarily. Certification confirms the copy of the recorded document; it does not turn an old filing into a current payoff statement. Obtain a current balance or release instructions from the creditor or responsible collection office. RVB retrieves the identified record, not a tax or title opinion.
Ask the person who needs the record. A lender, attorney or court may need the original lien record, a later release or satisfaction, or both. Give RVB the specific documents and certification requirements so the pickup matches the request.
Contact the records office using the case or instrument number. An index entry does not guarantee that a document image is available online, and an online absence does not prove that no record exists. We can confirm an authorized retrieval’s scope once the office and document are identified.
Send Us Your Request
See our document-support services and Central Ohio coverage to plan your request.
Need rush service? Call or text 740-936-7625 with the address and deadline.
Legal disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RVB Services, LLC is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If you need legal assistance, consult an attorney licensed to handle your case.
