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Allen County moves to contract with ePN for online deed payments, targeting April 13 go‑live
Summary
The Allen County Board of Commissioners approved entering a contract to add a financial transaction device for online deed and real‑estate filings, following a recommendation from Auditor Rachael Gilroy and staff to select eRecording Partners Network (ePN). The proposed go‑live date is April 13, 2026.
The Allen County Board of Commissioners on March 19 approved moving forward with a contract to add a financial transaction device to support online deed and other real‑estate filings for the Auditor's Office.
Auditor Rachael Gilroy and staff member Krista Bohn presented proposals for vendors and recommended eRecording Partners Network (ePN), LLC. The board placed a contract on the agenda and approved a resolution authorizing the county to enter an agreement in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 301.28, clearing the way to implement online payment processing for e‑filing. The presenters proposed an April 13, 2026, go‑live date for the service.
Commissioners approved the recommendation unanimously. The resolution (Res. #197‑26) records the board's acceptance of the treasurer's recommendations and the county's intent to execute a contract with the selected vendor for financial transaction device services for online deed and real‑estate filings.
Next steps identified in the meeting minutes include finalizing contract documents and preparing the Auditor's Office for the scheduled implementation date. The minutes do not list contract value or vendor implementation fees.
