Access Fulton County Property Records

Fulton County property records are managed by the County Auditor and County Recorder in Wauseon. You can search for deeds, tax data, and parcel maps through the Auditor's Beacon system online or visit the courthouse in person. The Auditor handles all property valuations and tax calculations for parcels across the county. The Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, and liens on file for public review. Both offices are at 152 South Fulton Street and are open on weekdays. Ohio law makes these records public, so you can look them up at no cost for basic searches.

Fulton County Auditor Office

The Fulton County Auditor serves as the chief fiscal officer and chief assessor for all real property in the county. The office sets fair market values on land and buildings, then calculates each tax bill based on local levy rates. The Fulton County Auditor's Beacon search gives free access to property data online. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show ownership details, assessed value, market value, tax history, building info, and sales records.

The office is at 152 S Fulton St., Suite 165, Wauseon, OH 43567. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (419) 337-9200 with questions. For GIS mapping help, call (419) 337-9605. Demo videos on the site walk you through how to use the Beacon search tools if you are new to the system.

Tax year 2025 property taxes are calculated and were due February 5th, 2026. The Auditor posts updates when tax laws or rules change. All data is provided as-is and for reference only.

The Fulton County Beacon search is the main portal for property lookups and tax info in Fulton County.

Search by owner, address, or parcel ID to view full property details, tax data, and sales history.

Search Fulton County Property Records

Start at the Beacon site. The search page has fields for owner name, property address, and parcel number. Type in what you know and hit search. The system pulls up matching records fast. Each result shows the owner, property address, legal description, assessed value, and market value. Building details list square footage, year built, room count, and construction type. Sales data shows past dates and prices.

The GIS mapping tool gives you another way to find parcels. The Auditor's office runs GIS web services that are open to the public. These services feed data to mapping tools and are updated on a regular basis. You can view parcel lines over aerial photos and click any lot to see its record.

Under ORC Section 149.43, all property records held by Fulton County offices are public and free to inspect during business hours. You can view them online or walk in to the courthouse.

Fulton County Recorder and Deeds

The Fulton County Recorder's Office stores all official land records. This office files deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other documents that affect real property title. When land changes hands in Fulton County, the new deed must be recorded here. The Recorder maintains these records for public access.

Before any deed can be recorded, the buyer must present it to the County Auditor along with a Conveyance Fee Statement (DTE Form 100) under ORC Section 319.202. Copy fees run $2 per page with a $1 certification fee per document. The Recorder's office is at 152 S. Fulton St. in Wauseon.

Fulton County Property Tax Records

Property taxes in Fulton County fund local schools, roads, and public safety. The Auditor sets assessed value at 35% of market value under ORC Section 319.54. Tax rates are expressed in mills. One mill equals $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value. The Ohio Property Tax Rate Database shows current rates for all taxing districts in Fulton County, including townships, school districts, and special levies.

Ohio law requires a full reappraisal every six years with a statistical update at the three-year mark. The Ohio Department of Taxation certifies value changes based on sales ratio studies. Conveyance fees in Fulton County follow the state cap of $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price plus $0.50 per parcel under ORC Section 319.20.

Homestead Exemption in Fulton County

The Homestead Exemption shields up to $25,000 of market value from taxation. It is open to homeowners age 65 and older or those with a permanent disability. Your Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income must be under $40,000. You must own and live in the home as your main residence.

Apply by December 31st of the year you want the exemption. The form must be signed under penalty of perjury. Making a false statement is a fourth-degree misdemeanor. You must repay exempted taxes plus interest if convicted. You also lose eligibility for three years. Contact the Fulton County Auditor at (419) 337-9200 for the application form and eligibility details.

Fulton County Property Resources

The GeoOhio Statewide Parcel Viewer lets you search parcels across county lines and links back to the local Auditor site for full details. This is useful when you need to compare Fulton County properties with those in neighboring areas. The Fulton County government website has links to all county departments and services.

The CAUV program offers tax relief for farmland of ten or more acres used for commercial agriculture. Fulton County has a lot of farmland, so many parcels use this program. The Auditor's office can tell you if a parcel is enrolled in CAUV and what the adjusted value is. Property data can also be searched through third-party sites that pull from the Auditor's database, though the Beacon system is the best primary source.

Nearby Counties

Fulton County sits in northwest Ohio near the Michigan border. If you need property records from a neighboring county, these pages may help.