Ohio Code § 5301.45
Ohio Code § 5301.45. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5301.45.
When a deed, mortgage, lease, or other instrument of writing intended to convey or
encumber an interest in real estate is not printed or written on a single sheet, or
when the certificate of acknowledgment thereof is not printed or written on the same
sheet with the instrument, and such defective conveyance is corrected by the judgment
of a court, or by the voluntary act of the parties thereto, such judgment or act shall
relate back so as to be operative from the time of filing the original conveyance
in the county recorder's office.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5301.45
- 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 § 5301.45?
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 § 5301.45 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 § 5301.45 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Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session.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.