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Charity A. RauschenbergHancock County Auditor


Property Transfer


Exemptions from Conveyance Fees: According to the Ohio Revised Code Sections 319.202 and 319.54, no conveyance fees will be charged if the transfer of real estate falls into one of the categories listed on the DTE Form 100(EX) "Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee," [Item 5, (a) – (w)].

NOTE: If 5(b), 5(g) or 5(m)is selected, an Affidavit of facts MUST accompany the Conveyance Form.  For any other option selected, if the relationship is not clear between the Grantor and Grantee an Affidavit will be requested.

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