Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026.
Jackson County, Ohio, has about 33,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Jackson County is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Auditor; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Jackson County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Jackson County are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at jacksoncountyohio.us/elected-officials/recorder (page title: Recorder | www.JacksonCountyOhio.us | Jackson County Ohio Government Web Portal), phone (740) 286-1919, 226 East Main Street - 3rd floor Jackson, OH 45640, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Jackson County
The County Auditor sets the value each parcel in Jackson County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Ohio counties reappraise every six years with an update at the three-year mark, and tax 35 percent of the appraised value.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Jackson County
An eviction is a court case in the Municipal and County Courts, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Jackson County Court of Common Pleas; the court file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at jcclerk.com/page2.html, phone 740-286-2006.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Ohio Public Records Act a county office must answer a request promptly, within a reasonable period of time, and it may charge the actual cost of copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Jackson County?
The County Recorder, at jacksoncountyohio.us, phone (740) 286-1919. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Jackson County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Jackson County?
The County Auditor.
Where are evictions from Jackson County filed?
In the Municipal and County Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Ohio?
Ohio counties reappraise every six years with an update at the three-year mark, and tax 35 percent of the appraised value.
Is this the official Jackson County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.