Liens
NOTE: This table was last updated on 2/17/2015 and should only be used as a guideline. Please consult the O.R.C. for the most up to date information on any of the liens listed below. The Wood County Recorder's Office assumes no liability if any of the information found in this table is incorrect.
| Type of Lien | Code | Lien Expires | Renewable or Refillable | Location Filed | Who Releases |
| Ag Products Lien (Affidavit) | O.R.C. §1311.56 | 2 Years | No | County Recorder | Ag Producer |
| Alimony/Spousal Support | O.R.C. §2329.03 | Until Paid | No | Clerk of Courts | Proof of Payment |
| Anti-Terrorism Act 1995 aka Notice of Lien | 18 U.S.C. §3613 | 20 Years After Release from Prison or Upon Death of Debtor | N/A | Clerk of Courts | U.S. Attorney |
| Broker's Lien | O.R.C. §1311.85 | Commences Suit or Answer Within 28 days | No | County Recorder | Broker |
| Certificate of Judgment | O.R.C. §2329.02 | 5 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | |
| Certificate of Judgment in Favor of State | O.R.C. §2329.02 & 2329.07 | 15 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | |
| Child Support Lien | O.R.C. §3123.66, 3123.67, & 3123.72 | Until Released | Not Necessary | County Recorder | |
| Cleveland Municipal Court Bonds | O.R.C. §1901.21 | 15 Years or Until Paid | N/A | Clerk of Courts | |
| Coal Mining | O.R.C. §1513.37 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Recorder | Chief, Division of Mineral Resources Management |
| Condominium Dues | O.R.C. §5311.18 | 5 Years | Yes | County Recorder | By Home Owners Assoc. |
| Corporate Franchise or Excise Tax | O.R.C. §5733.18 | Repealed 9/28/2006 | See Certificate of Judgment in Favor of State O.R.C. §2329.02 | ||
| Corrupt Activity Lien | O.R.C. §2923.36 | 5 Years | Yes | County Recorder | Prosecutor Attorney |
| Delinquent Water/Sewer Bills | O.R.C. § §729.49, 735.29. 743.04, 6013.02, 6117.012, 6117.02, & 6117.062 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Auditor and Assessing Authority | By Payment to Appropriate Authority |
| Domestic Executions | O.R.C. §2329.03 | 5 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | Only by Creditor |
| Federal Environmental | 42 U.S.C. §9601, et. seq., | Until Collected | Not Necessary | Federal EPA | Federal EPA |
| Federal Estate Tax Liens | 26 U.S.C. §6324 | 10 Years | Sometimes | County Recorder | IRS |
| Federal Tax Liens | 26 U.S.C. §6321, et. seq., | 10 Years | Yes or Extended by Unified Agreement | County Recorder | IRS |
| Financial Responsibility Bond | O.R.C. §4509.60 | Until Paid | N/A | County Recorder | |
| Financing Statement | O.R.C. §1309.310 §1309.515 | 5 Years or Stated Life | Yes | County Recorder and Secretary of State | By Current Record Creditor |
| Foreign Executions | O.R.C. §311.10 | 5 Years | Yes | County Sheriff's Office | Only by Creditor |
| Homeowner's Association | O.R.C. §5312.12 | 5 Years | Yes | County Recorder | by Homeowner's Association |
| Judgment in Favor of United States | 28 U.S.C. §3201 | 20 Years | Yes | County Recorder | By U.S. Attorney or the Federal Agency |
| Lien on Aircraft | O.R.C. §1311.72 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | United States Federal Aviation Administration (copy with County Recorder) | Lien Claimant |
| Lien on Animal | O.R.C. §1311.48-1311.51 | Enforceable through County or Municipal Courts-then record as C/C Judgment Lien | |||
| Mechanic's Liens | O.R.C. §1311.02 et. seq. & 1311.13 | 6 Years | No | County Recorder | By Holder or Court Order |
| Medicaid Lien | O.R.C. §5162.21 | Until Paid | N/A | County Recorder | Director of Human Services |
| Medicaid Fraud Lien | O.R.C. §2933.75 | 5 Years | Yes | County Recorder | Prosecutor Attorney or Attorney General |
| Mortage | O.R.C. §5301.23 & 5301.30 | 21 Years after Date of Mortgage or 21 Years after Maturity Date (Whichever is Later) | Yes | County Recorder | By Current Record Holder of Mortgage |
| Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation | O.R.C. §4123.76 | 15 Years | Yes | County Recorder | Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation |
| Ohio Dept of Jobs and Family Services - aka Ohio Bureau of Employment Services | O.R.C. §4141.23 | 15 Years | Yes | County Recorder | Ohio Bureau of Employment Services |
| Personal Property Tax | O.R.C. 5719.04 | 15 Years | Yes | County Recorder | By County Treasurer |
| Property Insurance Premiums | O.R.C. §3929.18 | 5 Years | Yes | County Recorder | Only by Insurance Company |
| Real Estate Tax | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Auditor | By Payment | |
| Reclaimed Land Ag Community Improvement Corp Lien | O.R.C. §1513.33 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Recorder | Chief, Division of Mineral Resources Management |
| Recognizance Bonds | O.R.C. §1901.21 & 2937.25 | 15 Years or Until Paid | N/A | County Recorder | By Court Order |
| Reporting Facility for Remedial Action | O.R.C. §3752.13 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Recorder | Director of EPA |
| RICO | 18 U.S. 1961-1968 | Forfeiture of Real Estate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sales Tax Liens | O.R.C. §5739.13 | 15 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | Ohio Attorney General |
| Severance Tax | O.R.C. §5749.02 | Shall not become dormant | Yes | County Recorder | State Tax Commissioner |
| Special Assessments | Many Sources | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Auditor or Assessing Authority | By Payment |
| State Environmental | O.R.C. §3734.122/3734.22 | Until Collected | Not Necessary | County Recorder | |
| State Income Tax | O.R.C. §5747.13 | 15 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | Ohio Attorney General |
| State Tax Liens | O.R.C. §5739.13 | 15 Years | Yes | Clerk of Courts | Ohio Attorney General |
| Supersedeas Bond | O.R.C. §2505.13 | Until Discharged | N/A | County Recorder | |
| Vendor Lien Recorded on Deed | O.R.C. §5301.26 | Until Paid | Not Necessary | County Recorder | County Vendor |