How to Search Fayette County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Fayette County, Ohio — Clerk of Courts for case records, County Auditor for property values, County Recorder for deeds. Ohio uses Auditors, not Assessors.
- Court cases: Clerk of Courts — Common Pleas criminal, civil, and domestic relations.
- Property values: County Auditor — search by address, owner, or parcel.
- Recorded documents: County Recorder — deeds, mortgages, liens.
- Marriage: Probate Court.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Death Records - Washington Court House
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Search the Carnegie Public Library for St. Colman Church (Washington Court House in Fayette County) death records by name. Gives age.
Property & Tax Records
Birth Records 1909-1999
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Search Carnegie Public Library for Fayette County birth records by name. Provides gender, year of birth, father's name, and mother's maiden name.
Property
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Search the Fayette County Auditor database for property records. Search by name, address, parcel ID, or account number.
Vital Records
Deaths 1867-1908
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Carnegie Public Library in Washington Court House records of Fayette County deaths between 1867 and 1908.
Business, Voter & Other
Obituaries 1911-2005
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Washington Court House, Ohio public library database of Fayette County obituaries covering 1911 through 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Fayette County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Fayette County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County.
Are Fayette County records available online? ▼
Fayette County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Fayette 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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