OH
Judicial
Ohio
88 counties indexed · 24,664 est. 2025 filings
E-Filing Portal
County-Specific E-Filing Portals
Doc Format
File Size Limit
Varies by county (typically 10–25 MB)
Mandatory E-Filing
No
Foreclosure Process Overview
Ohio is a 100% judicial foreclosure state. The lender files a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, General Division. A Preliminary Judicial Report (title search) is typically required. After service and default or contested hearing, a Decree of Foreclosure is entered. The property is sold by the county Sheriff (or online via Realauction.com in many counties). After confirmation of sale, a Sheriff's Deed is issued.
Statewide Filing Requirements
Document Standards
Required FormatPDF
File Size LimitVaries by county (typically 10–25 MB)
Mandatory E-FilingNo
Filing FeeVaries by county; typically $150–$250
E-Recording Vendors
Simplifile
CSC
ePN
Typical Documents Filed
1Complaint in Foreclosure
2Summons
3Lis Pendens
4Preliminary Judicial Report (Title Search)
5Motion for Default Judgment
6Entry of Default
7Motion for Summary Judgment
8Decree of Foreclosure
9Order of Sale
10Notice of Sale
11Sheriff's Deed
12Confirmation of Sale