Ohio Code § 5309.26

Ohio Code § 5309.26. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5309.26.

The certificate of title first registered in pursuance of a decree of registration

in regard to any parcel of land shall, in the register of titles, be entitled “Original

certificate of title, entered pursuant to decree of the _____ court, dated at _____ (stating time and place of entry of decree and the number of the case).” Such certificate shall relate back to and take effect from the date of the order

or decree directing registration, and all dealings with the land, and all statutory

or other liens upon it subsequent to the filing of the application, shall be subject

to and shown by such order or decree of the probate court or the court of common pleas.  Subsequent certificates relating to the same land shall be in like form, but shall

be entitled “Transfer from No. _____” (the number of the last previous certificate relating to the same land), and also

“Originally registered” (date, volume, and page of registration) and shall take effect

from and be dated the exact time of filing and noting in the county recorder's office

of the instrument of transfer pursuant to which the certificate is issued.  The recorder shall make out and deliver to the proper parties duplicates of all

subsequent certificates. Duplicate certificates may be issued to each person holding a lesser estate but the

recorder shall note in the register of titles and on each duplicate to whom such duplicate

was issued.  All certificates of title shall contain an accurate plat and description of the

lands covered thereby.

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

At a glance

  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5309.26
  • 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 § 5309.26?

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 § 5309.26 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 § 5309.26 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.