How to Search Clark County Records (Start Here)
Clark County (Springfield) — Clerk of Courts for case records, County Auditor for property values, County Recorder for deeds. Ohio uses Auditors, not Assessors.
- Court cases: Clark County Clerk of Courts — covers Common Pleas criminal, civil, and domestic relations.
- Property values: County Auditor — search by address, owner, or parcel number.
- Recorded documents: County Recorder — deeds, mortgages, liens, easements.
- Marriage: Probate Court.
Each database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Clerk of Common Pleas Court of Clark County online dockets. Includes Court of Appeals, Court of Claims, felony criminal, civil (over $15,000).
Court Records | County Probate
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Clark County Probate Court records. Includes Will & Estate, trusteeship, administration, heirship, guardianship, conservatorship, mental illness.
Court Records | Municipal
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Clark County Municipal Court records for traffic, misdemeanor criminal, civil cases under $15,000, parking, trusteeship.
Jail & Inmate Records
Property & Tax Records
Delinquent Land Tax Sales
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Browse this Clark County Sheriff Office list by address for upcoming Treasurer's Tax sales.
Property | GIS
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Clark County Auditor GIS mapping property database. Search by map, parcel number, owner, address, map number, intersection.
Vital Records
Genealogy
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Clark County genealogy records, including: tax records for 1818 and 1819; marriage records 1818-1865; and census records for 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
Marriages 1845-1850
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Browse this alphabetical directory of Clark County, Ohio marriage licenses issued between 1845-1850 to view spouse name, date, page and entry number.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Database of Clark County Board of Commissioners Agendas and Minutes for all county boards and commissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clark County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Clark County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Clark 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 Clark 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 Clark County.
Are Clark County records available online? ▼
Yes — Clark County has good online coverage. This page lists 8 searchable databases covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Does Clark 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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