How to Search Highland County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Highland County, Ohio — Clerk of Courts for cases, Auditor for property values, Recorder for deeds. Ohio uses Auditors, not Assessors.
Browse the databases below. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Highland County Common Pleas court records, including civil, criminal, court of appeals, dissolution, divorce, domestic relations, tax foreclosure.
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Tax Sales
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Browse this Highland County Sheriff's Office list by address for scheduled foreclosure tax sales.
Property & Tax Records
Business, Voter & Other
Commissioners Minutes
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View the Minutes of Highland County Commissioners meetings, organized by year and date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Highland County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Highland County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland County.
Are Highland County records available online? ▼
Online access in Highland County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Highland 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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