Transferring an Ohio deed after divorce

[Sheri Ulm]

I wasn't sure where to post this question so  I hope I'm in the right forum.

I live in CA and have 2 rental homes in Ohio that I purchased while married to my ex husband. Both our names are on the deeds. In our martial settlement agreement we agreed I would keep the homes, they were awarded to me in the divorce and my ex signed the deeds over to me. I've been trying on and off for 10 months to find out what I need to do to get the new deeds recorded as I've heard I need a special convaence form. I've tried finding this form online to no avail and I've contacted the auditor/recorder several times but I always get sent to voicemail and noone calls me back. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get these deeds recorded either by mail (preferred) or my PM can walk them in for me. Thanks in advance for any help.

[Darrin Carey]

As @Jon Holdman said a Title co local to your properties should be able to help. They may charge a bit since you won't be doing a closing with them. I would contact the Title Co I did the original purchase closing with.

Ohio has a conveyance form whenever a property transfers. It's used to show the type of transfer, and if there is any transfer tax due. The three counties I've done deals in use the same two forms, but each implements it slightly differently. The form must be signed by the Grantee or their representative.

When I recorded the Quit Claim Deeds from my divorce, I signed as my ex-wife's representative.

If your properties are in my area, I could get the forms to you.