Stark County Recorder to Present

Stark County Recorder Rick Campbell was the guest speaker for the Fourth Monday Computer Series held at Rodman Public Library on September 24, 2007.

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The presentation included a history of recording in Stark County and Ohio, non-tax usage and tax usage and other information that is pertinent to the Recorder’s office. Rick also gave an Internet tutorial detailing the records online and how to use the online services of the Recorder’s office.

The Stark County Recorder has the task of keeping the vital records pertaining to ownership in real estate (land) and to all encumbrances or liens upon it. These tasks include deeds and mortgages, veterans discharge papers, and the maintenance of the permanent filing of living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care. All documents filed are retained in microfilm and electronic form for archival purposes.

Persons interested in genealogy or those looking up land records will be interested in attending this program. The Stark County Recorder’s web site is available at http://www.recorder.co.stark.oh.us 

Rick Campbell has been a Stark County resident for over 35 years. He is a veteran of the Iran/Iraq war, having served in the US Navy and US Navy Reserves. He has served in several governmental capacities and is a member of the National Association of Clerks and Recorders, Ohio Recorders Association, Stark County Microfilm Board, and Stark County Records Commission. He was elected to the position of County Recorder in 2000 and reelected in 2004. Rick believes to be elected, by his fellow citizens, is one of the highest honors that could be bestowed upon him.