Lorain County Recorder's Office

Lorain County Recorder's Office The Lorain County Recorder’s Office, led by Mike Doran, maintains and preserves official land records and veterans’ discharge documents.

It is the County Recorder who has the important and indispensable task of keeping 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.

Every property has a story.Behind every home, business, and piece of land is a public record that helps protect property...
09/10/2026

Every property has a story.

Behind every home, business, and piece of land is a public record that helps protect property ownership and preserve the history of Lorain County.

This week's article explains why public records matter, how they support homeowners and real estate transactions, and why preserving accurate land records is one of the Recorder's Office's most important responsibilities.

You can also explore your property's history using our Property Search tool or learn more about the services we provide by visiting the Lorain County Recorder's Office website.

Read the full article and discover why every recorded document plays an important role in protecting the people and properties of Lorain County.
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Come on down to the Lorain County Labor Day Festival.
09/06/2026

Come on down to the Lorain County Labor Day Festival.

Veteran and Senior day at the fair.
08/27/2026

Veteran and Senior day at the fair.

What does the Lorain County Recorder’s Office actually do?We record and preserve land and real estate documents and help...
08/27/2026

What does the Lorain County Recorder’s Office actually do?

We record and preserve land and real estate documents and help you access them. But property taxes, property values, and marriage licenses? Those are handled by other offices.

Read our latest blog post, “Clearing the Record: What Does the Recorder Actually Do?”, to learn what we do, what we don’t, and where to find the help you need.

Visit our website to read more.
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Stomper with Lake Erie Crushers came to visit us at the fair.
08/26/2026

Stomper with Lake Erie Crushers came to visit us at the fair.



Come down and see us this week at the Lorain County Fair. Thursday is senior and veteran day and we will be recording d...
08/24/2026

Come down and see us this week at the Lorain County Fair. Thursday is senior and veteran day and we will be recording discharges and making the county veterans ID from 10 to 6 PM that day.

08/11/2026

Scam Alert: A misleading online video is promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program. Before acting on information you see online, verify it with the Lorain County Auditor’s Office.

For more information visit loraincountyauditor.gov or contact our office at 440-329-5207 during regular business hours.

Come see us today 10 to 2 pm
07/25/2026

Come see us today 10 to 2 pm

Address

226 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH
44035

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14403295148

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