Lookup Public Records in Butler County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Butler County, Ohio
Located on the western border of Ohio, Butler County had approximately 368,130 people as of the 2010 census and is named for General Richard Butler who was killed during St. Clair’s Defeat. It consists of 470 square miles, 467 of which are land and is surrounded by Preble County to the north, Montgomery County to the northeast, Warren County to the east, Hamilton County to the south, Dearborn County, Indiana to the southwest, Franklin County, Indiana to the west and Union County, Indiana to the northwest. There are 17 zip codes in the county, the most populous of which are 45014, 45011, 45013, 45044 and 45069, with 72% of the population.
Butler County Officials Information
There are no County Clerks in the state of Ohio, with the County Recorder in charge of many of the documents and also many other government entities handling other documents. Birth and death records are some that are handled by outside entities.
The County Recorder handles all property related documents within the county of Butler.
Recorder: Danny N. Crank
130 High Street, Hamilton, OH 45011
Phone: 513-887-3192
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The Recorder handles information related to all property records within the county. These pertain to both real and personal property and include documents such as mortgages, plats, GIS maps and surveys, which are generally considered public record. As a result, anyone can make a request for these documents, though there is a cost involved. Property related records are generally available online and can be searched by owner, address, parcel ID and more.
Butler County Court Information
Court records are generally considered public record once the court case has been completed and therefore can be requested at any time and by anyone in the public, for a fee. Most of these records are available online but they are also available for request directly from the office of the Clerk of Courts.
Court Records Online:
| Butler, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 394,180 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 55,571 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 1,037 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 1,687 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 1,132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 597 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 6,274 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 36,192 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 3,998 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 8,834 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 759 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 99,827 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 1,136 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 2,054 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 51,059 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 15,927 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 427 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,752 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,575 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 244 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,856 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,043 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 6,822 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 836 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 2,651 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 2,381 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,084 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 539 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 3,087 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 220 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 69,862 |
| Butler County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Butler County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Husband and Wife – Ch. 3101 & 3103 and Action to Set Aside Antenuptial or Separation Agreement – §2106.22 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Butler County Marriage License |
| Location: | 101 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011 |
| Phone: | 513-887-3294 |
Butler County Recorder’s Office
Address: 130 High Street Hamilton, OH 45011, USA
Phone: 513-887-3192 or 513-887-3188