How to Search Ohio Public Records
Ohio's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 88 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Supreme Court of Ohio sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Court of Common Pleas (each county), Municipal & County Courts. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Ohio Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
11,883,304
Households
4,763,600
Median Income
$66,990
Median Home Value
$191,500
Wants & Warrants Databases
35 official Ohio wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Sheriff | Auglaize County
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Sheriff's Office: (419) 739-6565 Correctional Center: (419) 419-739-6575 Fax: (419) 739-6566 Email: sheriff@auglaizecounty.org
Butler County Sheriff’s Office
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BSCO Most Wanted · Employment · Annual Reports · Courts in Butler County · Request for Bids · Deposit commissary funds here : Accesscorrections · Deposit phone card funds here: Inmatesales · Please click the link below to view B.C.S.O. annual reports. Annual Reports ·
US Marshal’s Most Wanted Central Ohio Sexual Predators (CAPTURED!!)
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The Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is partnering with the US Marshals Department to find ten of the worst sexual predators in Central Ohio . From Kidnapping to Rape to Sexual Battery, all of these men are wanted and ALL of these men have failed to register as a Sexual Offender.
Sheriff's Office - Jail Inmate Search
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Abbott, Aaron Mark - Details · Inmate Information · Charges · Alexander, Brandon William - Details · Allen, Rose Ann - Details · Anderson, Erik Christopher - Details
Erie County Sheriff's Office
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As a contemporary law enforcement agency, the Erie County Sheriff's Office has developed organizational policies and procedures to guide agency employees in their efforts to prevent crime and disorder and to ensure that individual civil liberties are protected. Watch a video outlining some of the duties of the Sheriff in Ohio, courtesy of Buckeye State Sheriff's Assocation. ... America's Most Wanted FBI U.S.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
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Since its inception, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers has received over 39,633 tips, which has resulted in over 2,139 arrests. The Crime Stoppers Board of Trustees has approved over $401,897 in reward money. Anonymously! ... Crime Stoppers takes calls from anyone with information about an unsolved crime or a wanted person.
Fugitive Squad | Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
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The Warrants and Extraditions Unit of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for arresting suspects wanted on outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants. The warrants are issued through the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, the Municipal Clerk of Courts and the...
Fugitive Squad | Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
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The Warrants and Extraditions Unit of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for arresting suspects wanted on outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants. The warrants are issued through the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, the Municipal Clerk of Courts and the...
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - Protected, Heard, & Served
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Fewer still can meet the rigorous standards required of a Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff. If you are ready for a challenging and fulfilling career, explore our hiring process and qualifications. ... This division delivers training in accordance with the Sheriff’s policies, as well as state and federal standards, information systems, and oversees warrants, records, and identifications.
Hancock County Sheriff's Office | HOME
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You can find how to request public records, get your CCW license, get a background check, participate in Sheriff’s Sales, and much more. Please take a few minutes to learn more about the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your interest! Public records from us; Crash reports from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Court Services Division - Sheriff
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The Lake County Sheriff receives and processes approximately 1000 warrants annually. The Sheriff successfully apprehends approximately 400 Felons annually and 350 misdemeanor wanted subjects. In addition, the Sheriff also apprehends wanted subjects for other Ohio Counties and States.
Lake County Sheriff Office, OH Warrant Lookup
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Lake County Child Support Warrants ... Most Wanted Mentor Municipal Court Warrants Painesville Municipal Court Arrest Warrants Willoughby Warrant and Case Search · Mugshots are photographs of individuals who have been arrested and charged with a crime. Mugshots are typically taken at the jail or police station where the individual is being held. Mugshots are public records in the state of Ohio...
Toledo Housing Court
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If your name appears on the list below, you may contact the Toledo Municipal Court Clerk's Office at 419-936-3650 to obtain available court dates related to your case. Please note that Housing Court does not handle bench warrants, which are managed by the Court’s Duties Division.
Offenders - Madison County Sheriff's Office
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office website serves Madison County residents, businesses, and visitors. Information will include but not be limited to contact information, news & updates, and inmate information. Please call 911 during an emergency.
Common Pleas Court - Family Division - Marion County, OH
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The Judges, Clerks of Courts (Family Division), and many of the Court’s departments are located at the Marion County Building at 222 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio. All Juvenile, Domestic Relations, Probate and child support hearings are held in these facilities.
Home - City of Maumee
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Hello and welcome to Maumee, Ohio. Whether you are visiting, moving to town, or a long-time resident, we hope that you enjoy our beautiful community and all it has to offer. Stretching just over 6 miles along the Maumee River, our city boasts beautiful park and recreation spaces, unique restaurants, comfortable coffee shops, and specialty stores.
Mercer County Sheriff's Office Warrant Details
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Information contained herein should not be relied upon for any type of legal action. Mercer County Sheriff's Office cannot represent that the information is current, accurate or complete. Persons may use false identification information.
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office - Current and Past Notices
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Ohio Stolen Gun Portal · Snow Emergency Levels · Amber Alerts · Road Closures · Notices · Background Checks · Vacation House Check · Inspection On Under Speed Vehicles/Golf Carts · Are You Okay · Muskingum County Citizen Alert · Most Wanted · Drug Enforcement Tips ·
Parole Violators at Large
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The following individuals are wanted by the Adult Parole Authority for violating the conditions of their supervision. These individuals should be considered dangerous and possibly armed. Do NOT attempt to apprehend one of these individuals. Call your local law enforcement agency or 911 .
User account | Portage County OH
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The General Assembly created Portage County on June 9, 1808. Located in Northeast Ohio approximately 30 miles south of Cleveland, it covers an area of approximately 504 square miles. The County’s 2015 population of 161,419 placed it as the 15th most populated of the State’s 88 counties.
Alert Center • Preble County, OH • CivicEngage
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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more · Just a friendly reminder that we will NEVER call you to ask for money to clear a warrant, avoid arrest, or get out of jury duty. If you get a call like this - hang up and contact our office, we can ...
Detective Bureau | Stow, OH
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The Detective Bureau is comprised of five detectives and investigates many types of offenses such as financial crimes including identity theft and fraud, burglary and robbery, sex crimes and child abuse, drug-related offenses and other serious crimes.
Home - Trumbull County, Ohio
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It is the only square county in the entire state of Ohio , with each side being approximately 25 miles. Trumbull County consists of: Warren (seat) , Girard, Vienna, Liberty, Kinsman, Bazetta, Howland, Niles, Newton Falls, Champion, Mesopotamia, ...
Case Information - Tuscarawas County Ohio
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The phone number is 330-365-3243 ... the Clerk's office or to search the Court's docket, please visit the Clerk's website: Clerk Of Courts – Tuscarawas County Ohio....
Fayette Sheriff's Office, OH | Official Website
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Fayette County Dog Shelter · Civilian Fingerprinting · Programs · Inmate Information · /QuickLinks.aspx · Home · Site Map · Contact Us · Accessibility · Copyright Notices · Privacy Policy · /QuickLinks.aspx · Government Websites by CivicPlus® · Loading · Loading ·
Pickaway County, OH Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search
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Consult the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search: Use the · ODRC Offender Search to check for state-level warrants and offender information. ... Pickaway County wanted list is used by law enforcement to share information about individuals actively being sought for ...
City Attorney | City of Bryan, Ohio
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The Bryan Municipal Prosecutor, appointed by the City Attorney, has county-wide jurisdiction of all misdemeanor traffic and criminal cases occurring in Williams County and assists all villages, townships and state enforcement agencies in prosecution of misdemeanors.
Offender Search
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If you are a victim of a crime and would like to register for notification regarding an Ohio inmate, please click here for more information · Roberta’s Law, effective March 22, 2013, expands victim notification rights. If the inmate is convicted of Aggravated Murder, Murder, a first, second ...
Records | Highland County Sheriff's Office Ohio
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The records division maintains all Highland County Sheriff's Office records. They are responsible for open records requests and processing all SDA applications.
Marietta Municipal Court - Active Warrant List
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Marietta Municipal Court · Active Warrant List · Active Warrant Report · 544 Active Warrants Listed · This list is sorted by Defendant Name. Click a field's heading to sort it by that field · Notice · There is a potential delay (up to 24 hours) on the information provided on this site.
Probation - Willoughby Municipal Court
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Willoughby Municipal Court Probation Department It is the duty of this Probation Department to assist the Court in the administration of justice, encourage individuals to be valued members of society, and serve the community with integrity and professionalism.
Painesville Municipal Court
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Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday ... State of Ohio recognized holidays. ... Painesville Municipal Court 7 Richmond St. P.O. Box 601 Painesville, OH 44077 ... Painesville Municipal Court 7 Richmond St. P.O. Box 601 Painesville, OH 44077 Make a Payment ... Please note: Updates to our website will no longer be immediate and may take up to 24 hours to appear. Court Schedule Daily Docket Case Search Active Warrants...
History of the Sheriff of Putnam County, Ohio
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Putnam County is named for an officer who served in the American Revolution, General Israel Putnam . The county was formed on April 1, 1820 but remained attached to Williams County for judicial purposes until 1825. In 1834, the Ohio governor named three men as associate judges to organize Putnam ...
Tuscarawas County Court - Southern District
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY COURT DOCKET SEARCH · Hearing Date: Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec XXXXX Day 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 XXX
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
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Name- Justin Dyson DOB- (06-14-1988) Sex-Male Race- Black Height- 5’10, Weight-240lbs Wanted for – Strangulation Known to frequent – West side Columbus, OH ... The P3 platform enables the public to share information anonymously with Crime ...
Ohio Counties
88 Ohio counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Ohio?▼
Ohio's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Ohio court cases?▼
Ohio's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Trial-court business is handled by the Court of Common Pleas (each county), Municipal & County Courts. Many Ohio courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Ohio business entities?▼
The Ohio Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Ohio?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Ohio birth or death certificate?▼
Ohio vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Ohio Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Ohio property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Ohio sex offender?▼
The Ohio sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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