How to Search Ohio County Records (Start Here)
Ohio uses the County Auditor for property assessments — not a separate Assessor.
- Court records: Clerk of Courts.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- County Auditor.
- Tax bills: County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court.
Some records are available online. Others may require contacting the office directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Delaware County Common Pleas Court records. Includes countywide civil cases over $15,000, felony criminal, domestic relations, court of appeals, divorce & dissolution, domestic violence, judgments, and tax liens.
Court Records | Delaware Municipal
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City of Delaware Municipal Court serving Delaware County. Records include traffic, criminal misdemeanor, civil cases less than $15,000, small claims, and eviction case records and hearing schedules.
Court Records | Probate
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Delaware County Probate / Juvenile Court Probate Division record searches.
Court Records | Mayor's Court Shawnee Hills
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Village of Shawnee Hills Mayor's Court ticket payments and case records.
Ohio Supreme Court
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Statewide Ohio courts information.
supremecourt.ohio.gov
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
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Delaware County Sheriff office of upcoming listing foreclosure sales.
Inmates
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List of current inmates from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property
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Click on Property Search to search the Auditor's database for property records in Delaware County by parcel ID, owner, or address.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Delaware County
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Find county government information, including contacts, officials, departments, services, agencies, and news in Delaware County.
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Delaware County Common Pleas Court records. Includes countywide civil cases over $15,000, felony criminal, domestic relations, court of appeals, divorce & dissolution, domestic violence, judgments, and tax liens.
Court Records | Delaware Municipal
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City of Delaware Municipal Court serving Delaware County. Records include traffic, criminal misdemeanor, civil cases less than $15,000, small claims, and eviction case records and hearing schedules.
Court Records | Probate
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Delaware County Probate / Juvenile Court Probate Division record searches.
Court Records | Mayor's Court Shawnee Hills
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Village of Shawnee Hills Mayor's Court ticket payments and case records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Sheriff Sales
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Delaware County Sheriff office of upcoming listing foreclosure sales.
Inmates
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
List of current inmates from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.
Property & Tax Records
Property
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Click on Property Search to search the Auditor's database for property records in Delaware County by parcel ID, owner, or address.
Business, Voter & Other
Delaware County
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Find county government information, including contacts, officials, departments, services, agencies, and news in Delaware County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Delaware County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Delaware County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Delaware County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Delaware County? ▼
Ohio handles vital records at the state level through Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court in Delaware County.
Are Delaware County records available online? ▼
Yes — Delaware County has good online coverage. This page lists 9 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Does Delaware County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Ohio, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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