How to Search Erie 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.
Some records are available online. Others may require contacting the office directly.
Start with the database that matches your record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Erie County Common Pleas court records, including civil, criminal, family division (annulment, divorce, dissolution, alimony), judgment, tax lien.
Court Records | County Municipal
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Erie County Municipal Court calendar and case records.
Court Records | Huron Municipal
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Huron Municipal Court traffic, civil, criminal, small claims, and parking case records, case calendar, and online payments.
Court Records | Sandusky Municipal
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City of Sandusky Municipal Court criminal, eviction, traffic, small claims, parking, and civil records and hearing schedules.
Court Records | Vermilion Municipal
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Vermilion Municipal Court records. Search civil, parking, small claims, traffic, and criminal case filings.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Provided by the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name, age, physical description.
Property & Tax Records
Property
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Search the Erie County Auditor records for property information by parcel owner name, parcel number, or address.
Recorded Documents
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Erie County Recorder's Office deeds, mortgages, tax liens, death certificates, leases, plats, UCCs, and other recorded documents.
Business, Voter & Other
Obituaries
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Search the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library database by name and/or year of death for Northwest Ohio obituaries from the 1830's to the..
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Erie County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Erie County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie County.
Are Erie County records available online? ▼
Yes — Erie County has good online coverage. This page lists 9 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Does Erie 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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