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Greene County, Ohio public records

In Greene County, deeds are recorded by the Greene County Recorder; property values come from the Greene County Auditor; court files are split between the Greene County Clerk of Courts and the Greene County Probate Court and Marriage License Bureau.

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  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 Greene 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 recordsGreene County Recorder2Search deeds23$0.10 per page self-service (unwatermarked) in the office; $2.00 per page if staff make the copy; $2.00 per page plus mailing/fax cost for phone orders3
Property values and ownersGreene County Auditor4Property search5—
Property tax billsGreene County Treasurer6Tax bill search6—
Court casesGreene County Clerk of Courts7
Greene County Probate Court and Marriage License Bureau8		Greene County Court of Common Pleas, General Division9
Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division9
Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division10		—
Marriage recordsGreene County Probate Court and Marriage License Bureau8—$2.00 per certified copy of a marriage record (no charge for active-duty or retired military with proof); marriage license $50.00 effective March 1, 202511
Divorce recordsGreene County Clerk of Courts7——
Birth certificatesGreene County Public Health: Vital Statistics Office12—$24.00 per certified copy; uncertified copies no longer available (Ohio House Bill 95)12
Death certificatesGreene County Public Health: Vital Statistics Office12—$24.00 per certified copy12
Probate and willsGreene County Probate Court and Marriage License Bureau8——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Greene County are recorded by the Greene County Recorder.2

Cost
Index and watermarked images viewable online; official unwatermarked copies at the office3
Who runs it
Kofile (CountyFusion; PublicSearch)2
Years online
Index from 1984 forward2
Copy fee
$0.10 per page self-service (unwatermarked) in the office; $2.00 per page if staff make the copy; $2.00 per page plus mailing/fax cost for phone orders3
How to order
Visit the Recorder's Office (69 Greene St, Third Floor, Xenia) or call to order copies3

How deeds work in Ohio

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Greene County Auditor (property valuation) sets property values4; the Greene County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Appealing a value
Formal complaint (form DTE 1) to the Board of Revision before March 3115

How property tax works in Ohio

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Greene County Court of Common Pleas, General DivisionCivil and felony criminal cases (filed with the Clerk of Courts)7Greene County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division; also Auto Title Division)courts.greenecountyohio.gov/…9
Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations DivisionDivorce and other domestic relations cases (filed with the Clerk of Courts)7Greene County Clerk of Courts (civil and domestic relations filings)courts.greenecountyohio.gov/…9
Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Probate DivisionEstates, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, trusts, marriage licenses8Greene County Probate Court (Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division) and Marriage License Bureaucourts.greenecountyohio.gov/…10
Fairborn Municipal Court; Xenia Municipal Court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims)Municipal courts in Greene County16——

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
Felony case files: Clerk of Courts (CourtView); misdemeanors in Fairborn and Xenia Municipal Courts7

How Ohio courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Greene County Probate Court (Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division) and Marriage License Bureau.8

Fee
$2.00 per certified copy of a marriage record (no charge for active-duty or retired military with proof); marriage license $50.00 effective March 1, 202511
How to order
Marriages after October 17, 1991: Probate Court, 45 N. Detroit Street, 1st Floor (cash, money order or cashier's check). Before October 17, 1991: Records Center and Archives, 535 Ledbetter Road, in person or by mail11
Marriage license fee
$50.0010

Ohio marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Domestic relations case files are kept by the Clerk of Courts for the Domestic Relations Court7

Ohio divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Greene County Public Health: Vital Statistics Office.12

Fee
$24.00 per certified copy; uncertified copies no longer available (Ohio House Bill 95)12
Coverage
Greene County births 1909 to present; can issue certified birth certificates for anyone born in Ohio; pre-1909 records at the Records Center and Archives12
Who may order
Public: available to anyone12
How to order
In person; online only through VitalChek (no other vendor authorized); by mail or drop box with money order or certified bank check and a #10 SASE12

Ordering an Ohio birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Greene County Public Health: Vital Statistics Office.12

Fee
$24.00 per certified copy12
Coverage
Greene County deaths 1909 to present; certified copies for deaths anywhere in Ohio within the past 50 years12

Ordering an Ohio death certificate

Probate records and wills

Probate Court handles decedents' estates, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, trusts, conservatorships, land sale proceedings and marriage licenses; dockets online except confidential proceedings8

Fees
Court Cost/Filing Fee Schedule effective March 1, 20258

Finding a will or probate case in Ohio

Voter records

Greene County Board of Elections, boe.ohio.gov/greene14

Historical records

Records Center and Archives: online catalog (greenecountyohioarchives.lyrasistechnology.org) and digital repository (greeneco.access.preservica.com); holds marriage records before October 17, 1991 and births/deaths before 190917

Good to know about Greene County records

  • The Clerk of Courts also runs the Auto Title Division (vehicle and watercraft titles)7
  • Marriage records split at October 17, 1991: earlier ones at the Records Center and Archives, later ones at Probate Court11
  • Recorder images online carry a watermark; watermarked pages are refused for recording3
  • Recorder offers Property Fraud Alert registration for document filing notification2
  • Recorder news item titled "No Additional Recording Fees" about Ohio Senate Bill 94 (allows up to $5.00 more)2
  • Recorder sought proposals for a Document Scanning Project covering 1803-1979 records2
  • Greene County Public Health authorizes only VitalChek for online orders12

Office addresses, phones and hours

Greene County Recorder

Address
69 Greene St., 3rd Floor, Xenia, OH 453852
Hours
Business hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; recording hours Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm2

Greene County Auditor (property valuation)

Address
69 Greene St., Xenia, OH 453854

Greene County Treasurer

Address
15 Greene St., Xenia, OH 453856
Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm6

Greene County Clerk of Courts (Legal Division; also Auto Title Division)

Address
Greene County Courthouse, 45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, OH 453857
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm7

Greene County Clerk of Courts (civil and domestic relations filings)

Address
Greene County Courthouse, 45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, OH 453857
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm7

Greene County Probate Court (Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division) and Marriage License Bureau

Address
45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, OH 45385 (1st Floor per the marriage copy page)8
Phone
(937) 562-5280; Marriage License Bureau (937) 562-52848
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (3:30 pm cut-off for filings requiring payment); Marriage License Bureau 8:30 am - 3:30 pm8

Greene County Public Health: Vital Statistics Office

Address
360 Wilson Dr., Xenia, OH 4538512
Mail
Greene County Public Health, 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia, OH 4538512
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.- Fri. excluding holidays12

Greene County Records Center and Archives

Address
535 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 4538511
Mail
535 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 4538511
Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays17

Greene County Board of Elections

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Each office has a Public Records Policy (e.g., Clerk of Courts Legal Division and Auto Title Division)7

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Greene County Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: Visit the Recorder's Office (69 Greene St, Third Floor, Xenia) or call to order copies. Plain copies: $0.10 per page self-service (unwatermarked) in the office; $2.00 per page if staff make the copy; $2.00 per page plus mailing/fax cost for phone orders.23

How much is a birth certificate in Greene County?

$24.00 per certified copy; uncertified copies no longer available (Ohio House Bill 95).12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Greene County?

Domestic relations case files are kept by the Clerk of Courts for the Domestic Relations Court.7

How much does a marriage license cost in Greene County?

The marriage license fee is $50.00.10

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

Use the property search of the Greene County Auditor (property valuation): auditor.greenecountyohio.gov5

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 Greene 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 18 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. RecorderGreene County, Ohio
  3. FAQ: How do I get a copy of my deed?Greene County, Ohio
  4. AuditorGreene County, Ohio
  5. Greene County Auditor Real Estate SearchGreene County Auditor
  6. TreasurerGreene County, Ohio
  7. Clerk of CourtsGreene County, Ohio
  8. Probate CourtGreene County, Ohio
  9. Greene County, OH - Official Website (home)Greene County, Ohio
  10. Marriage LicenseGreene County, Ohio
  11. Certified Copy of your Marriage LicenseGreene County, Ohio
  12. Birth and Death CertificatesGreene County Public Health
  13. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  14. DepartmentsGreene County, Ohio
  15. FAQ: How can I contest my property value?Greene County, Ohio
  16. Ohio Trial Courts (courts by county)Supreme Court of Ohio
  17. ArchivesGreene County, Ohio
  18. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau