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Wayne County, Ohio public records

In Wayne County, deeds are recorded by the Wayne County Recorder; property values come from the Wayne County Auditor; court files are split between the Wayne County Clerk of Courts and the Wayne 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. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Wayne County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsWayne County Recorder's Office3—$2.00 per page total ($1 base fee + $1 housing trust fund fee) for photocopies, per 8.5x14 page2
Property values and ownersWayne County Auditor4Property search5—
Property tax billsWayne County Treasurer4Tax bill search6—
Court casesWayne County Clerk of Courts4
Wayne County Probate Court4		Court of Common Pleas, General Division7
Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division7
Wayne County Municipal Court7
Probate and Juvenile Court7		Clerk of Courts: photocopy $0.10; certified copy $3.008
Marriage recordsWayne County Probate Court4—Certified copy fee: Probate certified copy of journal entry, record, or proceeding: $1.00 per page (minimum $1)9
Divorce recordsWayne County Clerk of Courts4Search divorce records7—
Birth certificatesWayne County Health Department, Vital Statistics4—$27 per certified certificate; $2 extra to mail10
Death certificatesWayne County Health Department, Vital Statistics4—$27 per certified certificate; $2 extra to mail10
Probate and willsWayne County Probate Court4Search probate cases11$.05 per page; $1.00 per CD11
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)12——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Wayne County are recorded by the Wayne County Recorder's Office.3

Copy fee
$2.00 per page total ($1 base fee + $1 housing trust fund fee) for photocopies, per 8.5x14 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 required2
Recording fees
Recording: $17 base + $17 housing trust fund for first two pages; $4 + $4 each additional page; optional document preservation surcharge up to $52
How to order
Contact or visit the Recorder's Office, 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster (first floor), (330) 287-54603

How deeds work in Ohio

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Wayne County Auditor (property valuation) sets property values4; the Wayne County Treasurer bills and collects the tax4.

Appealing a value
Complaint to the Wayne County Board of Revision by March 31; forms from the County Auditor (330-287-5430)13
Tax due
2026: first half due February 26, second half due July 306

How property tax works in Ohio

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Court of Common Pleas, General DivisionAdult felony criminal cases, civil actions, adult probation14Wayne County Clerk of Courts (Legal Office: Common Pleas criminal, Municipal Court, Court of Appeals)courtsweb.waynecourts.org/…7
Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations DivisionDivorce, dissolution, annulment, legal separation, spousal support, parental rights15Wayne County Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas civil and domestic relations filings)courtsweb.waynecourts.org/…7
Wayne County Municipal CourtMunicipal and county courts: misdemeanors, traffic, civil up to $15,00016Wayne County Clerk of Courts (Legal Office: Common Pleas criminal, Municipal Court, Court of Appeals)courtsweb.waynecourts.org/…7
Probate and Juvenile Court (Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Divisions)Estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, marriage licenses; juvenile matters17Wayne County Probate Court (Probate and Juvenile Court)courtsweb.waynecourts.org/…7
Fees
Clerk of Courts: photocopy $0.10; certified copy $3.008

Criminal records and background checks

State repository
Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI); fingerprint-based checks19
State fee
$22 for a BCI criminal record check (law enforcement officers exempt); payable to "Treasurer of State of Ohio"20

How Ohio courts keep their files

Marriage records

County Probate Court (probate division of common pleas) where the license was issued; not ODH21

Marriage license fee
$72.00 (cash, check or credit card)22
How to request
By appointment, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. business days; both applicants appear in person22
Certified copy fee
Probate certified copy of journal entry, record, or proceeding: $1.00 per page (minimum $1)9

Ohio marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas (domestic relations) in the county where finalized21

Filing fee
Divorce $446.00; dissolution $396.008

Ohio divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Wayne County Health Department, Vital Statistics.4

Fee
$27 per certified certificate; $2 extra to mail10
Coverage
Any Ohio birth after 190810
Online
VitalChek (county-linked); vendor fees extra10
State
$21.50 per certified birth record (search fee, charged even if no record found)23

Ordering an Ohio birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Wayne County Health Department, Vital Statistics.4

Fee
$27 per certified certificate; $2 extra to mail10
Coverage
Deaths in Wayne County after 190810
State
ODH Bureau of Vital Statistics for 1971–present; pre-1971 deaths: local health department where death occurred (certified copies); originals 1908–1970 at Ohio History Connection23

Ordering an Ohio death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Wayne County Probate Court (Probate and Juvenile Court).4

Public access
Probate records are generally public except civil commitment, adoption reports and abortion notification bypass records11
Copy fee
$.05 per page; $1.00 per CD11
Will deposit
$25.00 to deposit a will24

Finding a will or probate case in Ohio

Business names (DBA)

Where Ohio keeps it: Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing).12

State
Trade names and fictitious names registered with the Ohio Secretary of State (no county DBA filing)25

Voter records

Kept by the Wayne County Board of Elections.4

Historical records

Older cases
Most court cases before 1995 are in the court offices in manual indexes and dockets, not online7

Good to know about Wayne County records

  • The Clerk of Courts keeps the records of the Common Pleas Court, the Municipal Court and the Ninth District Court of Appeals, and also issues auto titles27
  • The Clerk of Courts has also been clerk of the Wayne County Municipal Court since it was created in 197527
  • Probate and juvenile case records moved to a separate online database on September 7, 20187
  • Wayne County was organized by an act dated January 4, 1812, effective March 1, 181228
  • The county Health Department issues certificates for any Ohio birth after 1908, not only Wayne County births10

Office addresses, phones and hours

Wayne County Recorder's Office

Address
428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 (first floor)3

Wayne County Auditor (property valuation)

Address
428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 4469129

Wayne County Treasurer

Address
428 W Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 446916
Mail
428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 446916
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.6

Wayne County Clerk of Courts (Legal Office: Common Pleas criminal, Municipal Court, Court of Appeals)

Address
215 N. Grant Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 (Legal Office)18
Hours
Legal Office Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.18

Wayne County Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas civil and domestic relations filings)

Address
215 N. Grant Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691 (Legal Office)18
Hours
Legal Office Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.18

Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division

Address
107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691 (Common Pleas courthouse)14

Wayne County Probate Court (Probate and Juvenile Court)

Address
107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 4469117
Phone
330.287.5575 (Probate)17
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.30

Wayne County Health Department, Vital Statistics

Address
244 W. South St., Wooster10
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.10

Wayne County Board of Elections

Address
200 Vanover St. Suite 1, Wooster, OH 4469126
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.26

Wayne County Engineer - Tax Maps

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Probate and Juvenile Court records: Judge of the Probate and Juvenile Court, ATTN: Court Administrator, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster11
Rights
Requesters need not give identity, reason, or a written request11

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Wayne County Recorder's Office keeps deed records. To order copies: Contact or visit the Recorder's Office, 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster (first floor), (330) 287-5460. Plain copies: $2.00 per page total ($1 base fee + $1 housing trust fund fee) for photocopies, per 8.5x14 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.32

How much is a birth certificate in Wayne County?

$27 per certified certificate; $2 extra to mail.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Wayne County?

Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas (domestic relations) in the county where finalized.21

How much does a marriage license cost in Wayne County?

$72.00 (cash, check or credit card).22

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

Use the property search of the Wayne County Auditor (property valuation): waynecountyauditor.org5

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 Wayne 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 31 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. Ohio Revised Code 317.32 – County recorder feesOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  3. Recorder's OfficeWayne County, OH
  4. Wayne County Ohio (home)Wayne County, OH
  5. Tax Forms and LinksWayne County Treasurer
  6. Wayne County Treasurer WebsiteWayne County Treasurer
  7. Disclaimer / Court Case AccessWayne County Clerk of Courts
  8. Court Cost & FeesWayne County Clerk of Courts
  9. Ohio Revised Code 2101.16 – Probate court feesOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  10. Birth and Death RecordsWayne County Health Department
  11. Public RecordsWayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
  12. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  13. Help and FAQsWayne County Treasurer
  14. Court of Common PleasWayne County Court of Common Pleas
  15. Domestic RelationsWayne County Clerk of Courts
  16. Judicial System StructureSupreme Court of Ohio
  17. Probate and Juvenile Court (home)Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
  18. Wayne County – Clerk of Courts (home)Wayne County Clerk of Courts
  19. Background Check (WebCheck)Ohio Attorney General – Bureau of Criminal Investigation
  20. Ohio Adm.Code 109:5-1-01 Criminal record requestOhio Laws (codes.ohio.gov)
  21. Vital StatisticsOhio Department of Health
  22. Marriage LicensesWayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
  23. How to Order CertificatesOhio Department of Health – Bureau of Vital Statistics
  24. Depositing a WillWayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
  25. Ohio Revised Code 1329.01 – Trade name registrationOhio Legislative Service Commission (codes.ohio.gov)
  26. Wayne County Board of Elections (home)Wayne County Board of Elections
  27. About the Wayne County Clerk of Courts OfficeWayne County Clerk of Courts
  28. About Wayne CountyWayne County, OH
  29. Elected OfficialsWayne County, OH
  30. About (hours and holidays)Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court
  31. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau