How to Search Shelby County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Shelby 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.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Shelby County Common Pleas court records. Cases include civil filings more than $15,000, felony criminal, domestic relations (child support.
Court Records | Probate
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Information from the Shelby County Probate Court: descriptions of probate court records; forms; FAQs; marriage license information; local rules.
Registered Offenders
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Shelby County Sheriff registered offender records. Search your area, by name, by city, or view a list of non-compliant offenders.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Browse the Shelby County Sheriff jail roster by name for current inmates.
Sheriff Sales
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Browse this list of Sheriff Sale properties in Shelby County.
Property & Tax Records
Genealogy Records
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Miami Valley, OH genealogy records, including the Shelby County: 1819 tax records; 1850 and 1880 census records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Shelby County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Shelby County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County.
Are Shelby County records available online? ▼
Shelby County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Shelby 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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