• Change of Name Forms

    Franklin County, Ohio

  • Select this option to complete your form(s) online. You will be prompted to create an account if you do not already have one. If you already have an account, you must input your username and password to begin.

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    After your forms have been processed, the Change of Name form will be retained by the Franklin County Auditor while the Affidavit of Name Change form will be recorded with the Franklin County Recorder. To calculate recording fees, please visit https://recorder.franklincountyohio.gov/Resources/Fees.

    The Affidavit of Name Change is provided as a courtesy and is not intended to act as legal advice or as substitution for seeking legal counsel.

     

     

     

  • Select this option if you would like to print, complete and mail to:  

    Franklin County Auditor
    Transfer & Conveyance Department
    373 S. High St., 19th Floor
    Columbus, OH 43215

    After your forms have been processed, the Change of Name form will be retained by the Franklin County Auditor while the Affidavit of Name Change form will be recorded with the Franklin County Recorder. To calculate recording fees, please visit https://recorder.franklincountyohio.gov/Resources/Fees.

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    The Affidavit of Name Change is provided as a courtesy and is not intended to act as legal advice or as substitution for seeking legal counsel.

    1. Find your property’s legal description found on the most recent deed.
      • The deed can be found by searching the property owner’s name at the following link: https://franklin.oh.publicsearch.us/.

    2. Print and complete all pages in the Change of Name forms PDF.

    3. In front of a Notary Public, sign the Change of Name forms and have it notarized.

    4. You will need to write a check for recording fees made payable to Franklin County Recorder’s office. To calculate the recording fees, please visit: https://recorder.franklincountyohio.gov/Resources/Fees.
      • Please note – Only the Affidavit of Name Change Form will be recorded along with your property legal description. Do not include the Change of Name Form in your recording fee calculation.

    5. Mail all forms, a self-addressed and stamped envelope, and the check for recording fees. Mail all items to:

    Franklin County Auditor
    Transfer & Conveyance Department
    373 S. High St., 19th Floor
    Columbus, OH 43215

    6. Please expect to receive your paperwork back after recording.

    For inquiries about the legal description, please contact Franklin County Recorder's office at (614) 525-3930. For any other questions, please contact Transfer and Conveyance department at (614) 525-3253.

    The Affidavit of Name Change is provided as a courtesy and is not intended to act as legal advice or as substitution for seeking legal counsel.

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