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Clark County, Ohio public records

In Clark County, deeds are recorded by the Clark County Recorder; property values come from the Clark County Auditor; court files are divided among the Clark County Clerk of Courts, the Clark County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division and the Clark County Probate Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Clark County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClark County Recorder3Search deeds23Free search$2.00 per page ($1 base + $1 housing trust fund fee), Ohio statute4
Property values and ownersClark County Auditor5Property search6—
Property tax billsClark County Treasurer7Tax bill search8—
Court casesClark County Clerk of Courts9
Clark County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division10
Clark County Probate Court11		Clark County Court of Common Pleas, General Division10
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division10
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division12
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Juvenile Section11
Clark County Municipal Court13		Common Pleas Clerk: certification $1.00 per page; e.g., new civil case deposit $325.00, divorce $400.00, dissolution $350.00 (costs effective October 24, 2025)14
Marriage recordsClark County Probate Court11—Certified copies: records before 1991 $5.00 first copy and $2.00 each additional; records after 1991 $2.0015
Divorce recordsClark County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division10—$1.00 per page certification (Clerk of Courts)14
Birth certificatesClark County Combined Health District, Vital Statistics16—$24.00 per certified birth abstract (walk-in, mail or VitalChek, plus VitalChek fees online)16
Death certificatesClark County Combined Health District, Vital Statistics16—$24.00 per certified death certificate16
Probate and willsClark County Probate Court11——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)17——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Clark County are recorded by the Clark County Recorder.3

Online search
clark.oh.publicsearch.us2Free search
Cost
Free: online index search and document image viewing show "No charge" in the portal pricing configuration3
Who runs it
GovOS: PublicSearch and CountyFusion3
Copy fee
$2.00 per page ($1 base + $1 housing trust fund fee), Ohio statute4
Certified copy fee
$2.00 per page plus $1.00 per certification if the seal is required (Ohio statute)4
How to order
Search and order copies through the county-linked PublicSearch portal, or contact the Recorder at 31 N Limestone St., Springfield (937-521-1705)3

How deeds work in Ohio

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Clark County Auditor (real estate appraisal and valuation) sets property values5; the Clark County Treasurer bills and collects the tax7.

Appealing a value
Board of Revision complaint (DTE 1) filed with the County Auditor between January 1 and March 3118
Tax due dates
Tax year 2025 real estate: first half due February 27, 2026; second half due August 7, 202619

How property tax works in Ohio

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, General DivisionCivil and felony criminal cases (filed with the Clerk of Courts)9Clark County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division: civil, criminal, domestic relations, appeals)eservices.clarkcountyohiocourt.com10
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division (Adult Section)Divorce, dissolution, civil protection orders (filed with the Clerk of Courts Domestic Relations Department)10Clark County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (Civil Department)eservices.clarkcountyohiocourt.com10
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Probate DivisionEstates, adoptions, guardianships, name changes, birth corrections, marriage licenses, trusts, mental illness20Clark County Probate Courtprobate.clarkcountyohio.gov/…12
Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Juvenile Section——clarkohiojuvcourt.us11
Clark County Municipal Court——clarkcountymunicipalcourt.gov/…13
Fees
Common Pleas Clerk: certification $1.00 per page; e.g., new civil case deposit $325.00, divorce $400.00, dissolution $350.00 (costs effective October 24, 2025)14
Fees date
All Costs Effective October 24, 202514

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
Felony cases: Common Pleas Clerk's Criminal Department; misdemeanors: Municipal Court; Sheriff's reports by request (fee schedule at /DocumentCenter/View/8722)10

How Ohio courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clark County Probate Court.11

Marriage license fee
$45, cash only21
Fee
Certified copies: records before 1991 $5.00 first copy and $2.00 each additional; records after 1991 $2.0015
Coverage
Probate Court holds marriage records 1818 to present (1818-1865 DAR-compiled books; 1866-1991 card index; 1992-present computer index)15
How to order
Use the Probate Court's Marriage License Certified Copy Order Form (probate.clarkcountyohio.gov/…)21

Ohio marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce records after 1990 are at the Common Pleas Court Clerk's Office (937-521-1680); records through 1990 at the Clark County Court House15

Fee
$1.00 per page certification (Clerk of Courts)14

Ohio divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Clark County Combined Health District, Vital Statistics.16

Fee
$24.00 per certified birth abstract (walk-in, mail or VitalChek, plus VitalChek fees online)16
Coverage
Certified birth abstracts for anyone born in Ohio from 1908 to present; 1867-August 1908 births at Probate Court ($6.00); 1888-1908 also at the Springfield-Clark County Heritage Center16
Who may order
Any applicant (Ohio vital records are open records)22
How to order
Walk in, mail the request form with a cashier's check or money order for $24.00 payable to CCCHD, or order online via VitalChek16

Ordering an Ohio birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Clark County Combined Health District, Vital Statistics.16

Fee
$24.00 per certified death certificate16
Coverage
Death certificates from 1908 to present for deaths in Clark County16

Ordering an Ohio death certificate

Probate records and wills

Estate records 1818-1985 on microfilm at Probate Court (original files at Clark County Historical Society); 1985-present microfilm and scanned images; copies $.25 per page plus $3.00 for closed files15

Fees
Full administration filing $150.00; will probated only $48.00; release of administration <$25,000 $68.00, >$25,000 $108.00; summary release $68.0023

Finding a will or probate case in Ohio

Voter records

Clark County Board of Elections, boe.ohio.gov/clark2

Historical records

Probate Court Genealogical Research page lists birth/death 1867-1908, marriages 1818-present, naturalizations March 20, 1861-March 5, 1904 (later ones at the Common Pleas Clerk), estates 1818-present15

Good to know about Clark County records

  • The Clerk of Courts also runs the county Title Offices (motor vehicle titles) and is a passport acceptance agency9
  • Civil protection order forms are filed at the Title Office in the A.B. Graham Building, not at the courthouse10
  • Common Pleas online docket does not include records before 199010
  • Pre-1908 births and deaths (1867-August 1908) are at the Probate Court for $6.0015
  • Recorder offers Property Fraud Alerts through the county-linked portal2
  • Common Pleas Clerk handles naturalization records from March 5, 1904; earlier (1861-1904) on microfilm at Probate Court15

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clark County Recorder

Address
31 N Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio 455013

Clark County Auditor (real estate appraisal and valuation)

Address
31 N Limestone St, Springfield, Ohio 455026
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM6

Clark County Treasurer

Address
A.B. Graham Building, 31 North Limestone St., Springfield, OH 455027
Mail
P.O. Box 1305, Springfield, OH 45501-130519

Clark County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division: civil, criminal, domestic relations, appeals)

Address
101 North Limestone Street, Second Floor, Springfield, OH 455029
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm9

Clark County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (Civil Department)

Address
101 North Limestone Street, Second Floor, Springfield, OH 455029
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm9

Clark County Probate Court

Address
50 E. Columbia St., 5th Floor, Springfield, OH 4550220
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; closed on all legal holidays20

Clark County Combined Health District, Vital Statistics

Address
529 East Home Road, Springfield, OH 4550316
Mail
529 East Home Road, Springfield, OH 4550316
Phone
937-390-5600 option 625
Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (stated for public records responses)25

Clark County Sheriff's Office (records requests)

Address
120 North Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH 4550226
Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.26

Clark County Board of Elections

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Clark County?

The Clark County Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: Search and order copies through the county-linked PublicSearch portal, or contact the Recorder at 31 N Limestone St., Springfield (937-521-1705). Plain copies: $2.00 per page ($1 base + $1 housing trust fund fee), Ohio statute. Certified copies: $2.00 per page plus $1.00 per certification if the seal is required (Ohio statute).34

Can I search Clark County land records online for free?

Yes. Free: online index search and document image viewing show "No charge" in the portal pricing configuration. The official search: clark.oh.publicsearch.us32

How much is a birth certificate in Clark County?

$24.00 per certified birth abstract (walk-in, mail or VitalChek, plus VitalChek fees online).16

Where do I get a divorce decree in Clark County?

Divorce records after 1990 are at the Common Pleas Court Clerk's Office (937-521-1680); records through 1990 at the Clark County Court House.15

How much does a marriage license cost in Clark County?

$45, cash only.21

How do I look up who owns a property in Clark County?

Use the property search of the Clark County Auditor (real estate appraisal and valuation): clarkcountyauditor.org/Search6

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Clark County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 27 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Public RecordsClark County, Ohio
  3. Clark County Recorder - Official Record Search (PublicSearch)Clark County Recorder (Kofile portal linked by county)
  4. Ohio Revised Code 317.32 - County recorder feesOhio Legislative Service Commission
  5. Clark County, OH - Official Website (home)Clark County, Ohio
  6. Clark County Auditor home pageClark County Auditor
  7. TreasurerClark County, Ohio
  8. ReCo Anywhere: Clark County Treasurer property tax searchClark County Treasurer (ReCo vendor portal)
  9. Clerk of CourtsClark County, Ohio
  10. Legal Division (Common Pleas Court Records)Clark County Clerk of Courts
  11. Court SystemClark County, Ohio
  12. Record Search (CaseLook disclaimer)Clark County Probate Court
  13. Clark County Municipal Court: Cases searchClark County Municipal Court
  14. Court Costs (effective October 24, 2025)Clark County Clerk of Courts
  15. Genealogical ResearchClark County Probate Court
  16. Birth and Death RecordsClark County Combined Health District
  17. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  18. Posts: Board of RevisionClark County Auditor
  19. Property TaxClark County Treasurer
  20. Clark County Probate Court (home)Clark County Probate Court
  21. Marriage License Forms & ServicesClark County Probate Court
  22. Ohio Revised Code 3705.23Ohio Legislative Service Commission
  23. Court CostsClark County Probate Court
  24. Staff DirectoryClark County, Ohio
  25. Get RecordsClark County Combined Health District
  26. Records RequestClark County Sheriff's Office
  27. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau