The Ledger Independent, Votel sworn in as County Recorder

Brown County Ohio Recorder

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Said, "I will continue to keep the office accessible and will make every effort to have more documents available online."

- Said, "I will continue to keep the office accessible and will make every effort to have more documents available online."

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Mariah Votel

- The county recorder is responsible for keeping and indexing records of legally essential documents and making them easily accessible to the public
- The recorder manages real estate paperwork, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. Legal records, including those on bankruptcy, power of attorney, recognizance bonds, and partnerships, are also maintained by the county recorder. 
- The county recorder records subdivision parcel maps and local zoning resolutions and amendments. To keep records accessible, the recorder updates technology and copies old documents.
- The county recorder is elected every four years through a partisan election, with salaries ranging from $57,200 to $98,600 based on county population. 