Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Jefferson County

Where is the Jefferson County Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Jefferson County Recorder’s Office located at:

301 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952

Phone: 740-283-8566
Fax: 740-283-4007

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

What is Jefferson County's Recording Backlog?

The Jefferson County Recorder’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog. However, note that the county’s document turnaround time is 24 hours.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Jefferson County?

If your construction project is located in Jefferson County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Jefferson County?

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Jefferson County?

The Jefferson County Recorder’s recording fees are as follows:

Recording Fees

Basic recording Fees: $28.00 for the first two pages and $8.00 for each additional page

Effective October 17, 2019, statewide recording fees for most documents will increase by $6.00 due to the enactment of HB 166 state budget legislation. The new recording fee for the first two pages will be $34.00 (previously $28.00). Each additional page remains the same as current law at $8.00.

Marginal Reference: $4.00 each

Lien Fees

For Recording MECHANIC’S LIEN Sec. 1311.06: same fee as for deeds, etc.

For Indexing and Recording NOTICE TO COMMENCE SUIT on Mechanic’s Lien:
same fees as release of mortgage or other liens Sec. 1311.11

For recording or making a copy of STATEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR, etc. or certificate of the date of such filing for record: same fees as provided in Sec. 317.32. Sec. 1311.29.

PUBLIC FUNDS LIEN Sec. 1311.29: same as Statement of Subcontractor.

Copy Fees

Copies made by the public: $0.25 per page
Copies made by the Recorder’s Staff: $2.00 per page
Certified Copies: $2.00 per page plus $1.00 for each seal

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Jefferson County Recorder's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Jefferson County Recorder’s Office located at:

301 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952

Phone: 740-283-8566
Fax: 740-283-4007

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies made by the public: $0.25 per page
Copies made by the Recorder’s Staff: $2.00 per page
Certified Copies: $2.00 per page plus $1.00 for each seal