Lookup Public Records in Ashland County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Ashland County, Ohio
Located near the northern border of Ohio, Ashland County is actually named for the home of one of their Senators. It is only 427 square miles in total area and has approximately 423 square miles of land. Surrounded by Lorain County to the north, Medina County to the northeast, Wayne County to the east, Holmes County to the southeast, Knox County to the southwest, Richland County to the west and Huron County to the northwest, it had approximately 53,139 people as of the 2010 census. There are 18 different zip codes in this county with the most populous being 44840, 44842, 44864, 44880 and 44287.
Ashland County Officials Information
Private and personal records, including marriage and divorce records, as well as birth and death records are currently handled by several different facilities within the county. The Ashland County Recorder is responsible for public records as well as property related documents.
Ashland County Recorder
142 W. 2nd St., Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 282-4238
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The County Recorder is responsible for liens, mortgages and deeds related to all property within the county. These documents are considered public record and are generally available for public viewing and purchase as requested. Some indexes are available online, however most information must be requested directly from the office of the Recorder, during normal business hours. These can also include military discharges and other public records.
The Ashland County Auditor is responsible for any information that is related to taxes on property within the county. These documents are also generally considered public record and can be requested during normal business hours, from the office of the Auditor. They include GIS maps as well as tax maps and other associated information such as parcels and surveys. Information is not currently available online but can be requested by anyone.
Ashland County Auditor
142 W. 2nd St., Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 282-4235
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
Ashland County Court Information
Court information and records is considered public record once the case itself has ended and all documents have been filed. These documents can then be requested and purchased from the court by anyone who would like copies. Documents are not currently available online; however they can be requested directly from the court, during normal business hours.
Court Records Online:
| Ashland, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 61,868 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 7,531 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 52 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 173 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 123 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 61 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 980 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 5,844 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 649 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,375 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 19,214 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 90 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 720 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,711 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,367 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 58 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,695 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,115 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,325 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 364 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 312 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,006 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 146 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 414 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 27 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 5,577 |
| Ashland County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Ashland 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: | Ashland County Marriage License |
| Location: | Ashland County Courthouse, 142 W. 2Nd Street, Ashland, Ohio, 44805 |
| Phone: | 419-282-4242 |
Ashland County Recorder’s Office
Address: 142 W 2nd St, Ashland, OH 44805, United States
Phone: 419-282-4238