Ohio Conveyance Fee Calculator
Estimate the cost of transferring real property in Ohio using the property’s transaction value and county. This calculator separates the commonly applicable county transfer tax from the county auditor’s conveyance fee so you can understand how the estimated amount is determined.
Calculate Your Ohio Property Conveyance Cost
Enter the value of the property being transferred and choose the county where the property is located. The calculator will provide an estimated conveyance cost based on the fee structure selected for this page.
Conveyance Fee Calculator
Enter the transaction information below.
How Ohio Conveyance Fees Work
Ohio property transfers can involve more than one charge. The amount associated with a deed depends on the value of the property and the applicable county requirements. Understanding the two main components makes the final amount easier to review before closing.
Determine the Transfer Value
Ohio law generally defines the value for a deed that is not a gift using the full consideration paid or to be paid for the real estate, subject to statutory rules and exceptions. Certain liens and other circumstances can affect how value is determined.
Apply the Auditor Fee
Ohio law provides a county auditor fee for receiving the statement of value and administering the conveyance requirements. The fee is generally calculated at $0.10 for each $100 of value, with a minimum of $1 under the statute.
Check the County Transfer Tax
A county may also impose a real property transfer tax under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 322. The applicable county rate should be confirmed before using an estimate as the final closing amount.
Ohio Conveyance Fee Rate Structure
There are two important pieces to understand when reviewing a real property conveyance in Ohio. The county auditor fee is established by state law, while the separate real property transfer tax is a county levy. Ohio law allows a county to impose the transfer tax at a rate up to $0.30 per $100 of value.
Maximum permitted county transfer tax per $1,000 of value under the current statutory limit.
Ohio Conveyance Fee Examples
These examples illustrate the auditor fee component using the statutory $0.10-per-$100 calculation. They do not add a county transfer tax, recording charges or other closing expenses.
Why Your Final Amount Can Be Different
The calculator should not be treated as a closing statement. Ohio law includes exemptions from the auditor fee, and a county may levy its own real property transfer tax. The property’s legal circumstances, consideration, transaction type and county requirements can therefore change the amount that is actually payable.
Property Transfer Process in Ohio
Conveyance charges are part of the broader process of transferring ownership of real property. The exact closing process depends on the transaction, but the following sequence explains where the conveyance requirements generally fit.
Agree on the Sale
The buyer and seller establish the purchase terms and consideration for the property.
Prepare the Deed
The deed and required conveyance information are prepared for the county auditor and recording process.
Submit Value Information
The applicable statement of value and supporting information are submitted according to county requirements.
Record the Conveyance
After the applicable requirements are satisfied, the deed proceeds through the county recording process.
Ohio County Conveyance Fee Directory
Use the directory to find your county and review the information available for the conveyance estimate. County requirements should be confirmed before a transaction is completed.
| County | Auditor Fee Basis | County Transfer Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Allen County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Ashland County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Ashtabula County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Athens County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Auglaize County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Belmont County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Brown County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Butler County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Carroll County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Champaign County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Clark County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Clermont County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Clinton County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Columbiana County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Coshocton County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Crawford County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Cuyahoga County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Darke County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Defiance County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Delaware County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Erie County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Fairfield County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Fayette County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Franklin County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Fulton County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Gallia County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Geauga County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Greene County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Guernsey County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Hamilton County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Hancock County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Hardin County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Harrison County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Henry County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Highland County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Hocking County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Holmes County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Huron County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Jackson County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Jefferson County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Knox County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Lake County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Lawrence County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Licking County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Logan County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Lorain County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Lucas County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Madison County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Mahoning County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Marion County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Medina County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Meigs County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Mercer County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Miami County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Monroe County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Montgomery County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Morgan County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Morrow County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Muskingum County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Noble County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Ottawa County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Paulding County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Perry County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Pickaway County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Pike County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Portage County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Preble County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Putnam County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Richland County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Ross County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Sandusky County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Scioto County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Seneca County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Shelby County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Stark County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Summit County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Trumbull County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Tuscarawas County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Union County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Van Wert County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Vinton County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Warren County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Washington County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Wayne County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Williams County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Wood County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
| Wyandot County | $0.10 / $100 | Verify County Rate |
What Can Affect the Amount You Pay?
A conveyance calculation should account for the type of transaction, the value used for the deed, applicable exemptions and any county transfer tax. Ohio law lists a number of circumstances in which the auditor fee does not apply.
Transfers That May Be Exempt
Ohio law includes exemptions for certain transfers, including specified transfers involving government entities, transfers made solely to provide or release security, qualifying gifts between certain family members, certain court-ordered transfers and other transactions described in the statute.
Value Is Not Always Simply the Sale Price
For a deed that is not a gift, Ohio law generally uses the full consideration paid or to be paid, including certain liens, while specific statutory rules can change the value used for particular transactions.
County Rules Matter
A county may adopt a real property transfer tax under Chapter 322. Because the county levy is separate from the auditor fee, the final amount should be checked against the requirements of the county where the property is located.
Other Closing Costs Are Separate
Recording charges, title services, legal fees and other closing expenses are separate from the conveyance fee calculation. They are not included in the estimate shown by this calculator.
Ohio Conveyance Fee Calculator FAQs
Answers to common questions about Ohio real property conveyance fees, transfer taxes and the calculation shown on this page.
What is the Ohio conveyance fee?
The Ohio conveyance fee is the fee charged by the county auditor for receiving the statement of value and administering the applicable conveyance requirements. Under Ohio Revised Code 319.54, the fee is $1 or $0.10 for each $100 of value, whichever is greater, subject to statutory exemptions.
Is the Ohio conveyance fee the same as a county transfer tax?
No. The auditor conveyance fee and a county real property transfer tax are separate charges. The auditor fee is provided under Ohio Revised Code 319.54, while a county transfer tax may be imposed under Chapter 322.
How much is the conveyance fee on a $200,000 property?
Using the statutory auditor fee calculation of $0.10 per $100, the auditor fee component on $200,000 is $200. A county transfer tax, if applicable, would be a separate amount.
What is the maximum county transfer tax in Ohio?
Ohio Revised Code 322.02 permits a county to levy a real property transfer tax at a rate not exceeding $0.30 per $100 of value, which is equivalent to $3 per $1,000.
Who pays the conveyance fee in Ohio?
Ohio law provides that the grantor pays the applicable conveyance fee and, when imposed, the county real property transfer tax. The closing documents and transaction circumstances should be reviewed for the specific transfer.
Are there exemptions from the Ohio conveyance fee?
Yes. Ohio Revised Code 319.54 identifies several transfers for which the auditor fee is not charged. Examples include certain government transfers, specified security-related transfers, qualifying family gifts and other transactions listed in the statute.
Does this calculator include recording fees?
No. The calculator is designed around the conveyance fee and county transfer tax structure described on this page. Deed recording fees, title costs, legal fees and other closing expenses are separate.
What value should I enter into the calculator?
For a typical sale, start with the transaction’s applicable consideration. Ohio law has specific rules for determining value, including rules involving liens, land installment contracts, gifts and other situations. The final value should be confirmed from the transaction documents.
Ohio Conveyance Fee Information
The information on this page is based on the Ohio Revised Code provisions governing real property conveyance fees and real property transfer taxes, including Sections 319.54 and 322.01–322.07.
This page is provided for informational and estimation purposes and is not legal, tax or closing advice. Verify the applicable amount with the county auditor, recorder, title company or other qualified professional handling the transaction.