The Brown County Recorder’s Office will close at 12:00 p.m. during the week of the Brown County Fair, September 28 through October 3, 2026. We thank you for your understanding and encourage everyone to enjoy the Brown County Fair!

Armed Forces Veteran ID Card ​ The Brown County Recorder’s Office is pleased to offer a program benefiting our United States Armed Forces Veterans. This program allows Brown County Veterans to obtain a Photo Identification Card that will display the veterans branch of service, address and honorable discharge date. This card also contains a volume and page and/or document number, so the discharge record can be easily located by this office when needed. ​ In order for a Veteran

What is your mailing address? 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 151Georgetown, OH 45121 ​ Who do we make checks payable to for recording or copies? Brown County Recorder ​ Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we accept visa and mastercard. A fee will apply. ​ What do you charge for copies made by the public? Ten cents ($0.10) per page. ​ What do you charge for copies made by the Recorder's staff? Two dollars ($2.00) per page if the staff assists in making the copy. ​ Does your County off

FUNCTIONS OF THE RECORDER ​ In Ohio it is the County Recorder who has the important and indispensable task of keeping the vital records pertaining to ownership in real estate (land) and to all encumbrances or liens upon it. Without the work of the County Recorder in recording, safekeeping and organizing all documents in a competent and logical manner, it would be nearly impossible to purchase land and be assured of a clear title or to lend money with land as security. ​ Your

This is a summary of the Brown County Recorders Public Records Policy. All Public Records as defined by 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code responsive to the request shall be promptly prepared and made available for inspection to any person at all reasonable times during regular business hours. Records are available Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. There will be a per copy fee charged in accordance with the adopted fee schedule. Advance payment may be required before any c

The Brown County Recorder's Office strives to make as many records available to you as possible online. We are constantly adding history to our online index and images. ​ To search our records, please visit our Document Search. ​ Please contact the Recorder's Office at 937-378-6478 with any questions or issues.

How to Record a Deed ​ The Brown County Recorder’s office does no document preparation or sale of forms. The Brown County Recorder and Staff cannot offer any legal advice. DEED O.R.C. 317.08 & 5301.01 Definition: Deed is a written document, properly signed and delivered, that conveys title to real property. (Jack P. Friedman, 2008) The following information should be on a deed prior to recording: Approval for transfer by Tax Map Office ( stamp ) Transfer or endorsement by

DEEDS Warranty Deeds, Survivorship Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, Sheriff’s Deeds, Certificates of Transfer ​ AFFIDAVITS – EASEMENTS – LEASES MORTGAGES Mortgage, Mortgage Releases, Assignments, Assumptions, Subordination, Encumbrances, Waivers of Priority, Amendment of Mortgages LAND CONTRACTS PLATS Drawings showing location of lots and boundaries, usually of subdivided land ​ CONDOMINIUMS Drawings of property where there is individual ownership of portions of a building and joint

Military Discharge (DD214) ​ In Ohio, Veterans can file their military discharge papers (DD214) with the county Recorder’s Office for safekeeping. If their original is ever lost, damaged or destroyed, certified copies can be obtained from this office at no charge. ​ Original or certified copies of discharge papers (DD214) can be recorded in this office Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. After recording, you will receive your original or certified copy back. The Brown C

Standard Recording Guidelines per the Ohio Revised Code §317.114* ​ Computer font size of at least 10 pt ​ Minimum paper size - 8 1/2 by 11 inches ​ Maximum paper size - 8 1/2 by 14 inches ​ Black or blue ink ONLY ​ No use of highlighting ​ Margins of 1 inch on each side and bottom of each page ​ 3 inch margin on the top of the first page reserved for Auditors/Recorder stamps ​ 1 1/2 margin on the top of each remaining pages ​ The goal is document standardization, but the Cou

How to Request Copies of Our Public Records The complete index and documents for Brown County land records from 1818-to-present are available in the Recorder’s Office. All public documents on record in the Brown County Recorder’s Office may be viewed free-of-charge in the office during the business hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; excluding government holidays. Requests may be made by the following methods: Visit the Brown County Recorder’s Office located a

Planning ahead can help families avoid the expense and delays associated with the probate court process. The Good Deeds Program will offer a free presentation focused on practical steps residents can take to prepare. The program will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Southern Hills Career & Technical Center, 9193 Hamer Road, Georgetown, Ohio. The presentation will cover how to designate beneficiaries on vehicles and bank accounts, identify the types of real