Haught V. GeissingerClinton CA2008-03-010 – 5 – Petroleum, Inc. v. Perry (May 31, 1990), Muskingum App. No. CA-89-7. {¶13} According to R.C. 5301.01, "A deed, mortgage, *** or lease of any interest in real property *** shall be before a judge or clerk of a court of record in this state, or a county auditor, […]