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Pickaway County, Ohio public records

In Pickaway County, deeds are recorded by the Pickaway County Recorder; property values come from the Pickaway County Auditor; court files are split between the Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division and the Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile 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 Pickaway 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 recordsPickaway County Recorder3Search deeds2Free search$2.00 per page, in office or for pre-1980 documents requested by book and page2
Property values and ownersPickaway County Auditor4Property search5—
Property tax billsPickaway County Treasurer6Tax bill search7—
Court casesPickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division8
Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court9		Court of Common Pleas, General Division10
Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division10
Probate Division11
Circleville Municipal Court12		Copies $0.10 per page, minimum charge $2, in person or by mail; no charge for email requests; civil filing $250.0013
Marriage recordsPickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court9—$2.00 per certified copy14
Divorce recordsPickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division8——
Birth certificatesPickaway County Public Health, Vital Statistics16—$30.00 per certified copy at the county health department15
Death certificatesPickaway County Public Health, Vital Statistics16—$30.00 per certified copy at the county health department15
Probate and willsPickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court9Search probate cases11Authenticated copies: certified $2.00; per page $1.0017
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)18——

Deeds and land records

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

Online search
countyfusion2.govos.com/…2Free search
Cost
Free: online images can be downloaded, saved or printed for no charge2
Who runs it
CountyFusion (GovOS / Kofile), linked by the Recorder2
Years online
Name indexes 1/1/1990 to present; historical indexes 1810-1990; most images back to 19802
Copy fee
$2.00 per page, in office or for pre-1980 documents requested by book and page2
Certified copy fee
Certified copy: $1 base + $1 housing trust fund per page; plus $0.50 + $0.50 per certification if the recorder's seal is required19
How to order
Search CountyFusion by name, or use public stations in the office. For documents before 1980, contact the office by phone or email with the book and page; $2.00 a page.2
Recording fee note
Basic recording fees include a $5.00 per document surcharge from January 1, 2025; attached certificate pages are $8.00 per page20

How deeds work in Ohio

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Pickaway County Auditor (county assessor, secretary of the Board of Revision) sets property values4; the Pickaway County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Tax bill search
pickawayco.recoanywhere.com (view or pay tax bill; 2.55% card fee by third party)7
Parcel map (GIS)
pickawayohgis.org5
Appealing a value
Board of Revision; the County Auditor is its secretary4

How property tax works in Ohio

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Court of Common Pleas, General DivisionAll criminal felony cases; civil cases over $15,000; title to real estate21Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (Common Pleas: felony, civil, domestic relations)eservices.pickawaycountycourts.com/…10
Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations DivisionDivorce, dissolution, annulment, legal separation, spousal support, parental rights21Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (same office as felony)eservices.pickawaycountycourts.com/…10
Probate DivisionEstates, wills, marriage licenses and related matters9Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Courtcaselook.pickawaypjcourt.com/search/650311
Juvenile DivisionUnruly, delinquent, abuse, neglect, dependent and traffic cases9Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court—
Circleville Municipal CourtServes all of Pickaway County with countywide jurisdiction22—onlinedocket.circlevillecourt.com/…12
Fourth District Court of Appeals (filings)Clerk of Courts maintains filings8Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (same office as felony)—
Fees
Copies $0.10 per page, minimum charge $2, in person or by mail; no charge for email requests; civil filing $250.0013

Criminal records and background checks

Felony
Common Pleas felony cases filed with Clerk of Courts8
Misdemeanor
Circleville Municipal Court22

How Ohio courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court.9

How to get it
Certified copy from the Probate Court, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm14
Copy fee
$2.00 per certified copy14
Marriage license fee
$60.0014
Years held
1810 to present24

Ohio marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (same office as felony).8

How to get it
Clerk of Courts holds domestic relations case filings8
Filing fee
$250.00 (divorce, legal separation, or annulment)25

Ohio divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Pickaway County Public Health, Vital Statistics.16

Fee
$30.00 per certified copy at the county health department15
How to get it
In person for same-day issuance or by request form26
What it covers
Births occurring in the county27
Older records
Birth records 1867-1908 at Probate Court24

Ordering an Ohio birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Pickaway County Public Health, Vital Statistics.16

Fee
$30.00 per certified copy at the county health department15
How to get it
In person or by request form26
Older records
Death records 1869-1908 at Probate Court24

Ordering an Ohio death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court.9

Copy fee
Authenticated copies: certified $2.00; per page $1.0017
Filing fee
Full estate with or without will $200.0017
Years held
Estates from 1810 to present24

Finding a will or probate case in Ohio

Voter records

Board of Elections processes voter registration28

Historical records

Probate Court: births 1867-1908, deaths 1869-1908, marriages and estates from 1810; by mail include SASE24

Good to know about Pickaway County records

  • Recorder records and historical indexes reach back to 1810, the year the county took effect29
  • Before 4-16-1996 recorded documents were kept in separate deed, mortgage, lease and lien books; Official Records began that date2
  • Free FraudSleuth alert emails when a document is recorded under your name30
  • Veteran discharges (DD214) recorded free; restricted access31
  • Recorder warned of MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements; cancellation deadline was April 29, 20263
  • Clerk of Courts also runs a separate Auto Title Division at 141 West Main Street10
  • Municipal court has countywide jurisdiction22

Office addresses, phones and hours

Pickaway County Recorder

Address
110 Island Road, Suite G, Circleville, OH 431133
Mail
110 Island Road Ste G, Circleville OH, 4311320
Phone
(740) 474-5826; fax (740) 477-63613
Hours
Documents processed 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding government holidays)20

Pickaway County Auditor (county assessor, secretary of the Board of Revision)

Address
110 Island Road, Suite F, Circleville, OH 431134
Phone
(740) 474-4765; fax (740) 474-49564

Pickaway County Treasurer

Address
110 Island Rd, Suite E, Circleville, OH 431136
Phone
(740) 474-2370; fax (740) 477-238632
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m.6

Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (Common Pleas: felony, civil, domestic relations)

Address
207 South Court Street, 2nd Floor, Circleville, OH 4311310
Mail
P.O. Box 280, Circleville, OH 431138
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays13

Pickaway County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division (same office as felony)

Address
207 South Court Street, 2nd Floor, Circleville, OH 4311310
Mail
P.O. Box 280, Circleville, OH 431138
Hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays13

Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court

Address
Pickaway County Courthouse, 207 South Court St, Circleville, Ohio 4311311
Phone
Probate (740) 474-3950, fax (740) 477-3852; Juvenile (740) 474-3117, fax (740) 474-84519
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm11

Pickaway County Common Pleas Court, General & Domestic Relations Divisions (records filed with the Clerk of Courts)

Address
207 South Court Street, Circleville, OH 4311321
Phone
(740) 474-6026; fax (740) 477-6334; Domestic Magistrate 740-477-384021

Pickaway County Sheriff

Address
600 Island Road, Circleville, OH 4311333
Phone
Office (740) 477-6000; Jail (740) 477-6156; fax (740) 474-179833

Pickaway County Public Health, Vital Statistics

Address
110 Island Rd, Suite C, Circleville, OH 4311334

Pickaway County Board of Elections

Address
141 West Main St, Suite 800, Circleville, OH 4311328

Pickaway County GIS Department

Address
124 W Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio 431135
Phone
740-474-5823; Tax Map Office 740-474-17645

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
[email protected]13

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Pickaway County Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: Search CountyFusion by name, or use public stations in the office. For documents before 1980, contact the office by phone or email with the book and page; $2.00 a page. Plain copies: $2.00 per page, in office or for pre-1980 documents requested by book and page. Certified copies: Certified copy: $1 base + $1 housing trust fund per page; plus $0.50 + $0.50 per certification if the recorder's seal is required.3219

Can I search Pickaway County land records online for free?

Yes. Free: online images can be downloaded, saved or printed for no charge. The official search: countyfusion2.govos.com/…2

How much is a birth certificate in Pickaway County?

$30.00 per certified copy at the county health department.15

How much does a marriage license cost in Pickaway County?

The marriage license fee is $60.00.14

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

Use the property search of the Pickaway County Auditor (county assessor, secretary of the Board of Revision): auditor.pickawaycountyohio.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 Pickaway 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. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Search Public RecordsPickaway County Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  3. Pickaway County RecorderPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  4. Pickaway County AuditorPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  5. Pickaway County GIS DepartmentPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  6. Pickaway County TreasurerPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  7. Your TaxesPickaway County Treasurerchecked November 7, 2026
  8. Pickaway County Clerk of CourtsPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  9. Pickaway County Juvenile & Probate CourtPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  10. Pickaway County Clerk of Courtschecked November 7, 2026
  11. Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  12. Circleville Municipal Court - Record SearchCircleville Municipal Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  13. Public Records Request/PolicyPickaway County Clerk of Courtschecked November 7, 2026
  14. Marriage InformationPickaway County Probate & Juvenile Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  15. Birth Certificate RequestPickaway County Public Healthchecked November 7, 2026
  16. Useful WebsitesPickaway County Clerk of Courtschecked November 7, 2026
  17. Probate Costs & FeesPickaway County Probate & Juvenile Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  18. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)checked November 4, 2026
  19. Ohio Revised Code 317.32 – County recorder feesOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)checked November 7, 2026
  20. Record a Document & Recording FeesPickaway County Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  21. Pickaway County Common Pleas CourtPickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  22. Circleville Municipal Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  23. Pickaway County Sheriff websitePickaway County Sheriffchecked November 7, 2026
  24. Genealogy RecordsPickaway County Probate & Juvenile Courtchecked November 7, 2026
  25. Filing Fee & CostsPickaway County Clerk of Courtschecked November 7, 2026
  26. Vital StatisticsPickaway County Public Healthchecked November 7, 2026
  27. Pickaway County Public Healthchecked November 7, 2026
  28. Pickaway County Board of Elections (county page)Pickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  29. Pickaway County Recorder's OfficePickaway County Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  30. FraudSleuth Property AlertPickaway County Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  31. Veteran Discharge InformationPickaway County Recorderchecked November 7, 2026
  32. Pickaway County Treasurer's OfficePickaway County Treasurerchecked November 7, 2026
  33. Pickaway County Sheriff (county page)Pickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  34. Pickaway County Health Department (county page)Pickaway County, Ohiochecked November 7, 2026
  35. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026