Lookup Public Records in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Ashtabula County, Ohio
Located in the upper north eastern corner of Ohio, Ashtabula County had a population of approximately 101, 497 people as of the 2010 census. It is comprised of 1,368 square miles, 702 of which is land. Known for the 17 covered bridges that are located in the county it includes both the shortest and longest in the United States. The county is surrounded by Erie County, Pennsylvania to the northeast, Crawford County, Pennsylvania to the east, Trumbull County to the south, Geauga County to the southwest and Lake County to the west, as well as being located on Lake Erie. It contains 19 different zip codes, the most populous of which are: 44004, 44030, 44041, 44003 and 44047.
Ashtabula County Officials Information
In Ashtabula County personal legal documents are handled by a range of different facilities within the county. The Ashtabula County Recorder is responsible for all property related documents and public records.
Ashtabula County Recorder
25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-9090
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The County Recorder is responsible for deeds, mortgages, leases, land contracts, liens and easements as well as military discharges, powers of attorney, subdivision maps and partnership certificates. These documents are generally considered public record and can therefore be requested and purchased by anyone at any time. Land records, land fees and property checks can be viewed online as well as additional requests being made. All other information must be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours.
The Auditor for Ashtabula County is responsible for tax related information that relates to property within the county. They handle documents including surveys, tax maps, parcels and more. These documents are generally considered public record, which means that they can be requested by the general public at any time. They are not available online; however they can be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours.
Ashtabula County Auditor
25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: (440) 576-3783
Fax: (440) 576-3797
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
Ashtabula County Court Information
Court information is generally considered public record once a case has been completed and the documents have all been filed. This means that anyone can make a request for these types of information at any time. Records are available online, with the exception of domestic violence related cases. Records are also available directly through the court, by in person request.
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| Ashtabula, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 127,856 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 10,805 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 414 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 123 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 770 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 174 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,107 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 12,385 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 636 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,261 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 467 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 25,752 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 267 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 4,472 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 16,634 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 11,321 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 266 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 362 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,765 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 330 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 846 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,926 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 1,351 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 200 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 2,103 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 283 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 156 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 1,350 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 14,581 |
| Ashtabula County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Ashtabula 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: | Ashtabula County Marriage License |
| Location: | 25 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio, 44047 |
| Phone: | 440-576-3451 |
Ashtabula County Recorder’s Office
Address: 25 W. Jefferson St. Jefferson, OH 44047
Phone: 440-576-3767