Lookup Public Records in Allen County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Allen County, Ohio
Located near the northern and western corner of Ohio, Allen County is approximately 407 square miles, 402 of which are comprised of land. The county is named for a Colonel from the War of 1812 and was originally part of land given to the Native Americans during the Treaty of Greenville in 1795. It is surrounded to the north by Putnam County, the northeast by Hancock County, the east by Hardin County, the south by Auglaize County and the west by Van Wert County. This county had approximately 106,331 people as of the 2010 census and includes 18 zip codes, the most populous of which are 45817, 45833, 45850, 45801, 45804, 45805, 45806 and 45807.
Allen County Officials Information
The Allen County Recorder handles all public records and documents related to property within the county. Documents that are considered personal in nature, such as marriage, birth and death records are available from the court.
Allen County Recorder
301 N. Main St., Room 204, Lima, OH 45801
Phone: (419) 223-8517
Fax: (419) 223-8555
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The Recorder is responsible for all information related to property, which includes mortgages and liens as well as deeds. They are responsible for public records as well, though these records are only occasionally available online. Property records are generally available however these are not considered official copies. Official copies and other records can be requested directly from the office of the Recorder.
The Allen County Auditor Is responsible for tax related information within the county, which includes information about parcels, addresses and owners as well as sales. These records are considered public record and can be requested by anyone. Many of these documents are available online or they can be requested directly from the Auditor, during normal business hours.
Allen County Auditor
301 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801
Phone: (419) 223-8520
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
Allen County Court Information
Court records are generally considered public record once the case they pertain to has ended and all documents have been filed. There are, occasionally, documents that will be redacted or kept from public view. Once documents are ready they can be requested by anyone, at any time. These records are not currently available online through Allen County and must be requested, in person, during normal business hours, except by authorized personnel.
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| Allen, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 117,200 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 9,527 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 352 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 309 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 334 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,260 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 7,776 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 559 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,815 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 194 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 37,041 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 413 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 861 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 14,723 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 4,020 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 102 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 235 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,813 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 75 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 285 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,563 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 2,012 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 165 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 1,174 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 446 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,763 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 2,021 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 214 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 22,845 |
Allen County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 301 N Main St, Lima, OH 45801, United States
Phone: 419-223-8517