How to Search Knox County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Knox 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.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Knox County Common Pleas Court records. Includes civil, felony criminal, family law (divorce, dissolution, paternity, child custody), foreclosure.
Court Records | Mount Vernon Municipal
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Mount Vernon Municipal Court Records. Search traffic, misdemeanor criminal, preliminary felony hearings, civil filings less than $15,000.
Property & Tax Records
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Search the Knox County, Ohio Auditor database for property information in Knox County, Ohio. Search by parcel ID, owner name, or street address.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Knox County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Knox County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County.
Are Knox County records available online? ▼
Knox County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Knox 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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