Section 3123.67 | Arrearage becomes lien against personal and real property.
The amount of the arrearage due under the support order determined to be in default pursuant to sections 3123.01 to 3123.07 of the Revised Code, and any amounts due for current support that become an arrearage after the date the default determination was made, shall be a lien against all personal property, including after-acquired property, of the obligor that is situated in this state. The lien may be filed with the county recorder in each county of the state in which the personal property is located. The amount of the arrearage due under the support order determined to be in default and any amounts due for current support that become an arrearage after the date the default determination was made, shall be a lien against real property, including after-acquired property, of the obligor after the lien is filed with a county recorder of this state in which the real property is located. A lien may be filed with the county recorder in each county of the state in which real property of the obligor is located. Any lien filed under this section shall include the last known address of the obligor, without further inquiry or investigation, that is not a post office box. In recording the lien, if registered land is involved, the county recorder shall take all necessary action required by Chapter 5309. of the Revised Code. The county recorder may be compensated for liens filed under this section pursuant to the development of unit costs that are reimbursed under the provider contract entered into pursuant to Title IV-D of the "Social Security Act," 88 Stat. 2351 (1975), 42 U.S.C. 651, as amended.
Last updated March 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- December 13, 2002 – House Bill 657 - 124th General Assembly [ View December 13, 2002 Version ]
- June 16, 2026 – Amended by Senate Bill 101 - 136th General Assembly [ View June 16, 2026 Version ]