The fees for recording are determined by the State of Ohio, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. These fees consist of two parts: 50% is allocated as the basic recording fee, while the remaining 50% contributes to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. For detailed information, please refer to Ohio Revised Code Sections 317.32 and 317.36. A permissive Preservation Surcharge, not to exceed $5.00 per document, may be assessed. Preservation surcharge amounts vary by county. For specific fee information, please contact the appropriate county recorder or review that county's information page. The recording fees for the majority of documents received and recorded are outlined below.