Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Lawrence County

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

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

PO Box 77
111 South 4th Street
Ironton, OH 45638

Phone: (740) 533-4314
Fax: (740) 533-4411

What is Lawrence County's Recording Backlog?

The Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?

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

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

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

The Lawrence 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: $0.10 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 Lawrence County Recorder's Office?

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

PO Box 77
111 South 4th Street
Ironton, OH 45638

Phone: (740) 533-4314
Fax: (740) 533-4411

Copy fees are as follows:

Copies made by the public: $0.10 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

You can also search for Lawrence County Recorder’s Indexed Records online free of charge at:
http://cotthosting.com/OHLawrenceExternal/LandRecords/protected/v4/SrchName.aspx