Regards deed and title fraud prevention
This bill strengthens Ohio's deed and title fraud prevention system by requiring county auditors to examine and stamp property conveyances before county recorders can file them, while also mandating photo identification for individuals submitting documents. It establishes a property protection program that notifies owners when a deed is presented for transfer and temporarily blocks the transfer for 24 hours unless the owner authorizes it. The legislation also requires real estate licensees to complete continuing education focused on fraud prevention and updates procedures for transferring property through inheritance by requiring affidavits from heirs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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1
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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