County Recorders Electronic Record Modernization

 

Senate Bill 94 of the 135th General Assembly created the County Recorder Electronic Record Modernization Program.

Administered through the Ohio Treasurer’s office, the program makes a total of $6 million available to county recorders’ offices for the implementation of technology upgrades for the purpose of electronic records management. 

Funding has been made available through June 30, 2025, on a first-come first-served basis, or until the full amount of the appropriation is exhausted.

Funds are available on a county-by-county basis in the form of reimbursement of costs. Costs incurred after October 24, 2024, are eligible for reimbursement. Any such costs incurred before that date are not eligible for reimbursement through the County Recorder Electronic Record Modernization Program.

To receive reimbursement through the County Recorder Electronic Record Modernization Program, you must:

 

All submissions for reimbursement must include IRS Form W-9.

  • Submissions seeking reimbursement for external expenses, must include:
    • A detailed supplier invoice; and
    • Proof of payment
  • Submissions seeking reimbursement for internal expenses, must include:
    • An employee job description;
    • An employee hourly rate;
    • A total amount of employee hours dedicated to the modernization project; and
    • Proof of payment

For any questions regarding the County Recorder Electronic Record Modernization Program, please contact [email protected] or 1-800-228-1102.

Please Note: Counties that meet the requirements of ORC 317.13 (E) and (F) on October 24, 2024, are ineligible for reimbursement.

 

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