Ohio Code § 5301.231

Ohio Code § 5301.231. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5301.231.

(A) All amendments or supplements of mortgages, or modifications or extensions of mortgages

or of the debt secured by mortgages, that have been executed in the manner provided

in section 5301.01 of the Revised Code shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the

mortgaged premises are situated and shall take effect at the time they are delivered

to the recorder for record. Sections 317.08 , 5301.23 , and 5301.231 of the Revised Code do not affect the enforceability, validity, or legal effect of instruments recorded

in those mortgage records prior to October 10, 1963. (B) An amendment or supplement of a mortgage, or a modification or extension of a mortgage

or of the debt secured by a mortgage, that is presented for record shall contain the

then current mailing address of the mortgagee.  The omission of this address or the inclusion of an incorrect address shall not

affect the validity of the instrument or render it ineffective for purposes of constructive

notice.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5301.231
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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