Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Pickaway County

Where is the Pickaway County Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Pickaway County Recorder’s Office located at:

207 S Court Street
Circleville, OH 43113

P: (740) 474-5826
F: (740) 477-6361
email: jgifford@pickaway.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00

E-Recording

For more information on submitting E-Recordings, you can contact the Recorder’s office at (740)474-5826.

What is Pickaway County's Recording Backlog?

The Pickaway County Recorder’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog. However, note that the county’s document turnaround time is 2 to 3 days.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Pickaway County?

If your construction project is located in Pickaway County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Pickaway County?

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Pickaway County?

The Pickaway County Recorder’s recording fees are as follows:

Recording Fees

Basic recording Fees: $28.00 for the first two pages and $8.00 for each additional page

Effective October 17, 2019, statewide recording fees for most documents will increase by $6.00 due to the enactment of HB 166 state budget legislation. The new recording fee for the first two pages will be $34.00 (previously $28.00). Each additional page remains the same as current law at $8.00.

Marginal Reference: $4.00 each

Lien Fees

For Recording MECHANIC’S LIEN Sec. 1311.06: same fee as for deeds, etc.

For Indexing and Recording NOTICE TO COMMENCE SUIT on Mechanic’s Lien:
same fees as release of mortgage or other liens Sec. 1311.11

For recording or making a copy of STATEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR, etc. or certificate of the date of such filing for record: same fees as provided in Sec. 317.32. Sec. 1311.29.

PUBLIC FUNDS LIEN Sec. 1311.29: same as Statement of Subcontractor.

Copy Fees

Copies: $2.00 each
Certified Copies: $2.00 per page plus $1.00 for each seal

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Pickaway County Recorder's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Pickaway County Recorder’s Office located at:

207 S Court Street
Circleville, OH 43113

P: (740) 474-5826
F: (740) 477-6361
email: jgifford@pickaway.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies: $2.00 each
Certified Copies: $2.00 per page plus $1.00 for each seal

You can search Pickaway County’s records online free of charge at: http://www.uslandrecords.com.