How to Search Richland County Records (Start Here)
In Ohio, the County Auditor handles property assessments — there is no separate Assessor office.
- Court records: Clerk of Courts.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Recorder.
- Property values: County Auditor.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court.
Richland County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Richland County Common Pleas Court records. Includes civil, felony criminal, domestic relations (dissolution, divorce, annulment, domestic violence.
Court Records | Plymouth Mayor's Court
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Village of Plymouth Mayor's Court civil, criminal (felony and misdemeanor), and traffic cases and dockets.
Court Records | Shelby Municipal
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Information from the Shelby Municipal Court on how to contact the court, hearing schedules, and fines.
Property & Tax Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Richland County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Richland County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland County.
Are Richland County records available online? ▼
Richland County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Richland 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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