State of Ohio Liens
Whenever title work is ordered, either for a refinance or a sale, it is inevitable that we will receive questions about a lien on the property - why it attaches to the property and what is the term of the lien. A judgment lien against someone will attach to any property that they own at that time. Here is a list of the majority of liens with the term for each lien:
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Lien Type
| Term | Renewable | Statute |
Where Found
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Certificate of Judgment in Favor of State
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15 Years**
| Yes |
O.R.C. 2329.02 & 2329.07
| Clerk of Courts | |
State Income Tax
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15 Years**
| Yes | O.R.C.5747.13 |
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Federal Estate Tax Liens
| 10 Years | Sometimes | 26 U.S.C.6324 | County Recorder | |
Federal Tax Liens
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10 Years
| Yes |
26 U.S.C.6321,
et. seq.,
|
County Recorder
| |
Judgment in Favor of U.S.
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20 Years
| Yes |
28 U.S.C. 3201
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County Recorder
| | Alimony/Spousal Support | Until Paid | No | O.R.C. 2329.03 | Clerk of Courts | | Certificate of Judgment | 5 Years | Yes | O.R.C. 2329.02 | Clerk of Courts | | Child Support Lien | Until Released | Not Necessary
| O.R.C. 3123.66, 3123.67 & 3123.72 | County Recorder
| | Condominium Dues | 5 Years | Yes |
O.R.C. 5311.18
| County Recorder | | Delinquent Water/Sewer Bills | Until Paid | Not Necessary |
O.R.C. 729.49, 735.29, 743.04, 6013.02, 6117.12, 6117.02 & 6117.062
| County Auditor & Assessing
Authority | | Homeowner's Association | 5 Years | Yes | O.R.C. 5312.12 | County Recorder | | Mechanic's Liens | 6 Years | No |
O.R.C. 1311.02,
et. seq.
| County Recorder |
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Child Support Liens attach to after-acquired property and equitable interest. Mechanic's Liens and Condominium Liens attach to specific properties. Other liens attach to all property of the debtor whether real or personal.
For a more detailed list of information on liens, please click here.
**Liens filed at Clear: if filed/re-filed on or after 09/26/1993, they are good for 15 years from filing and may be re-filed.
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