Searching Union County: what to expect
Union County publishes some records directly — 2 local sources below — and leans on state systems for the rest. For cases, go straight to unioncountyohio.gov: Ohio courts search county by county, and that's Union County's entry point. The standout local source is www7.co.union.oh.us, covering parcel and property-tax data. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Ohio criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Ohio state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Ohio — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
71,721
Population
Census estimate
22,644
Households
Census estimate
$104,496
Median income
Annual household
$282,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Marysville
County seat
In Ohio
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Union County, Ohio - Common Pleas Court Union County, Ohio - Public Records Search Disclaimer |
| Criminal records | Union County, Ohio - Sheriff Sales Union County, Ohio - News and Media |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Union County, Ohio - Auditor Forms BaseMapWebMercator (MapServer) |
| Vital records | Union County, Ohio - Vital Statistics Records |
| Voter records | My Voter Information - Voter Search - Ohio Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | david l. green - scioto county auditor Login - eLicense Ohio |
| Recorded documents |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at www.unioncountyohio.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Ohio judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Ohio statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Ohio state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Union County Records
MYTH"Union County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union County are held by the Ohio state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Union County data."
FACTOnly the official Ohio state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.unioncountyohio.gov — Official Union County government website
- www7.co.union.oh.us — Property records — official source
- www.doglicenses.us — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Ohio Records
For records not specific to Union County, use Ohio's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Ohio statewide record systems:
- Ohio Court Records →
- Ohio Criminal Records →
- Ohio Property Records →
- Ohio Vital Records →
- Ohio Voter Records →
- Ohio Wants & Warrants →
- Ohio Licenses →
- Ohio Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Ohio statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the Ohio guides:
About Union County, Ohio
Union County is located in west central Ohio. The county seat is Marysville (official site: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/).
- Population: 71,721
- Households: 22,644
- Median household income: $104,496
- Median home value: $282,900
- Below poverty line: 5.2%
- Land area: 431.7 sq mi
- Population density: 166.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 17
Union County, Ohio - Common Pleas Court
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Court case information for Union County, Ohio. Hearing calendars on the same system show what is coming up, not just what happened. Fee waivers and forms usually live on the same court site.
Union County, Ohio - Public Records Search Disclaimer
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Third Appellate District Court of Appeals Most Requested Forms - Legal Division Ohio Bankruptcy Court Ohio Public Defender's Office State of Ohio Attorney General The Ohio Supreme Court Public Records Policy Public Records Search and eFiling Title Division · Most Requested Forms - Title Division Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fees Unclaimed Funds Domestic Relations Public Notices Public Records Search Disclaimer The Public Records and Index include Domestic, Civil, Certificate of Judgment, Court of Appeals and Felony Criminal cases.
Marysville Municipal Court - Record Search
Official Free
The Marysville Municipal Court computer record information disclosed by the system is current only within the limitations of the Marysville Municipal Court data retrieval system. There will be a delay between court filings and judicial action and the posting of such data.
Union County, Ohio - Probate Court Records
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These case files were originally filed as part of the Common Pleas Court records but were later separated out when the Probate Court was created as a separate court in 1852. Pre-1852 case files that were still active in 1852 were placed within the Probate Court case files and given a Probate Court case number. An index to probate cases filed and closed in Union County, Ohio, prior to 1852, can be found here: Probate Court Case File Index 1820-1851.
Union County, Ohio - Probate Division Records
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Juvenile Division Local Rules & Forms Juvenile Division Legal Notices Juvenile Division Probation & Community Control ANNUAL REPORT Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Probate Court records are open to the public at the Probate Court Clerk's Office or at the Union County Records Center
Union County, Ohio - Sheriff Sales
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Law-enforcement records for Union County route through this office. It is an official government source.
Union County, Ohio - News and Media
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Background Checks - Union County Sheriff Office Ohio Concealed Carry Law (CCW) Public Records Sheriff Sales Investigations Division · Cold Case Files Investigators Role Online Resources Patrol Division Support Services Division · Crime Prevention DARE Livestock Database Project Lifesaver Safety Town Senior Watch Fallen Heroes of Union County History Behind The Star Daily Media Releases Events & Training News Releases Union County Most Wanted Program Forms
Inmate Information | Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail
Official Free
On-site visitations via kiosks located in our Lobby are held on the weekends. Please refer to the CPC link above for additional details · The jail will accept money orders addressed to the Commissary Department for inmate commissary accounts by mail ONLY.
Oh Communitieslogin — elicense.ohio.gov
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Licensing activity for Union County is tracked through this source. If a link breaks, the office homepage at elicense.ohio.gov carries the new path.
Union County, Ohio - Licensing
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Auditor's Budgetary Resources Financial Policies and Forms Budgetary Calendar Financial Reports General Accounting Open Finance Tyler Munis Financial Forms/Instructions Tyler Munis Payroll Instructions Unclaimed Funds Union Co District Fiscal Reports Consumer Services · Public Records Policy & Requests Request for Replacement Check Weights & Measures Licensing Conveyance Standards Dog Registration Auditor Forms Property Search Tools Real Estate Section
Union County, Ohio - Auditor Forms
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Auditor's Budgetary Resources Financial Policies and Forms Budgetary Calendar Financial Reports General Accounting Open Finance Tyler Munis Financial Forms/Instructions Tyler Munis Payroll Instructions Unclaimed Funds Union Co District Fiscal Reports Consumer Services · Public Records Policy & Requests Request for Replacement Check Weights & Measures Licensing Conveyance Standards Dog Registration Auditor Forms Property Search Tools Real Estate Section · County Valuation 10 Year History Current Agricultural Use Valuation Program GIS Mapping Homestead Exemption &.
BaseMapWebMercator (MapServer)
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Title: Untitled.aprx Author: Comments: Subject: Base map includs parcel,road,water and other gis layers.
Union County, Ohio - Delinquent Tax Payment Options
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Property assessment records for Union County, Ohio. Exemptions — homestead, senior, veteran — show on the parcel record where claimed. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history.
Union County, Ohio - Indexes
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Atlases & County Plat Maps (1849-1928) Military Survey (VMS) Maps (1797-1848) Watershed Maps (1879-1955) Online Records Directory · Indexes Contemporary Records Vital Statistics Records Historical Records About the Records Center & Archives · Directions Family History Related Links Historical Information & Statistics Records Center & Archives Guidelines Union County Records
Union County, Ohio - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Union County, Ohio - Annual Report (unioncountyohio.gov) Hours of Operation · Probate Division Clerk's Office · The Probate Division Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding scheduled, emergency, or ordered closures.
Union County, Ohio - Vital Statistics Records
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Vital records information for Union County, Ohio. The names, dates, and places here are usually enough to locate the official record. Certified copies come only from the vital records office under eligibility rules; indexes like this confirm the event and date.
Union County, Ohio - Death Certificates
Official Free
Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Union County route through this office. If a link breaks, the office homepage at unioncountyohio.gov carries the new path.
My Voter Information - Voter Search - Ohio Secretary of State
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An official State of Ohio government website. Here's how you know · The site is secure. The https:// ensures you're connecting to the official website and any information you provide is encrypted and cannot be seen by anyone else
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Union County?
Union County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Courts. Search the Union County, Ohio - Common Pleas Court portal: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/CommonPleasCourt/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Ohio marriage records public?
Marriage records in Ohio are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Ohio?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Ohio record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Are Ohio criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Ohio's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.