How to Search Preble County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Preble 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.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Browse this list from the Preble County, Ohio Sheriff's office of most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Genealogical & Historical Records
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Search this Preble County Public Library database by name or keyword for Genealogical & Historical Records. Includes birth, cemetery, census, death.
Vital Records
Genealogy Databases
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Miami Valley Genealogical Index for Preble County, including: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, and 1880 census records:tax records for 1810, 1811, and 1816.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Preble County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Preble County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Preble 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 Preble 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 Preble County.
Are Preble County records available online? ▼
Preble County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering jail and inmate records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Preble 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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