Ohio Code § 2937.26
Ohio Code § 2937.26. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2937.26.
Whenever, by the order of a court, a recognizance under sections 2937.24 and 2937.25 of the Revised Code has been canceled, discharged, or set aside, or the cause in which such recognizance
is taken has been dismissed or otherwise terminated the clerk of such court shall
forthwith file with the county recorder of the county in which the real property is
located, a notice of discharge in writing, in substance as follows: “To whom it may concern: Take notice that by the order of the court of __________ (naming court) __________ of the county (or city) of __________, the recognizance of __________ as principal, and _____ as surety, given in the cause of the State of Ohio, plaintiff, versus __________, defendant, known and identified as Cause No._____ in said court, is canceled, discharged, and set aside, and the lien of the State
of Ohio on the real property therein pledged as security, is hereby waived, discharged,
and set aside. __________ Clerk of the court. Dated _____”
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2937.26
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2937.26?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2937.26 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 2937.26 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.