How to Search Adams County Records (Start Here)
Ohio uses the County Auditor for property assessments — not a separate Assessor.
- Court records: Clerk of Courts.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Auditor.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
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Adams County
Adams County Government Web Portal for county government information, contacts, departments, business services, news, social services, and more.
adamscountyoh.gov
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Inmates
Search for current Adams County Sheriff's Office inmates by name or browse the detainee list.
adamscosheriff.org
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Voters
Lookup Adams County voter registration records.
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Adams County Government – Adams County Government
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Start your search with the databases listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Adams County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Adams County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Adams County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Adams County? ▼
Ohio handles vital records at the state level through Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court in Adams County.
Are Adams County records available online? ▼
Online access in Adams County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Adams County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Ohio, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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