How to Search Scioto County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Scioto County, Ohio — Clerk of Courts for cases, Auditor for property values, Recorder for deeds. Ohio uses Auditors, not Assessors.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Scioto County Common Pleas Court records. Includes criminal, civil, court of appeals, family division (divorce, dissolution, annulment, paternity.
Court Records | Portsmouth Municipal
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City of Portsmouth Municipal Court records. Jurisdiction is Scioto County. Includes civil cases under $15,000, misdemeanor criminal cases.
Property & Tax Records
Property - Auditor
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Search the Scioto County Auditor records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, or address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Scioto County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Scioto County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Scioto 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 Scioto 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 Scioto County.
Are Scioto County records available online? ▼
Online access in Scioto 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 Scioto 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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