Lookup Public Records in Clinton County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Clinton County, Ohio
Named for the former Vice President George Clinton, Clinton County is located near the southern and western borders of Ohio. It has only 42,040 people as of the 2010 census and consists of only 412 square miles, 409 of which are land. It is bordered to the north by Greene County, the northeast by Fayette County, the southeast by Highland County, the south by Brown County, the southwest by Clermont County and the west by Warren County. There are 13 zip codes in Clinton County, including 45107, 45113, 45335, 45135, 45142, 45146, 45148, 45159, 45164, 45166, 45169, 45068 and 45177.
Clinton County Officials Information
Clinton County and other counties throughout Ohio do not actually have County Clerks. The county instead has a County Recorder who is responsible for property related information and other documents are handled by various government entities.
Recorder: Brenda J. Huff
46 S. South Street, Suite 222, Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: 937-382-2067
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed legal and county holidays
The County Recorder in Clinton County is responsible for information related to property, both real and personal, within the county. This includes permanent records related to conveyance and encumbrance of land, enforcing the Ohio Revised Code, filing and recording documents related to property, and keeping all documents related to GIS mapping, surveys and more. These documents are generally considered public record and can be requested at any time and by anyone. Most of these documents are available through the online system; however others can be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours.
Clinton County Court Information
Court records for Clinton County are considered public record once they have been completed and recorded properly. These documents are available for personal request at that time and can be purchased directly from the court. This can be done in person or it can be done via the online system that the county maintains. Records may not entirely be available via the online system and verified information must be requested specifically.
Court Records Online:
| Clinton, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 44,032 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 5,505 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 69 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 209 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 965 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 5,309 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 481 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,042 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 113 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 11,366 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 112 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,877 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,322 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 287 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 874 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 693 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 68 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 90 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 161 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 482 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 6,940 |
| Clinton County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Clinton 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: | Clinton County Marriage License |
| Location: | 46 South South Street, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177 |
| Phone: | 937-382-2280 |
Clinton County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 46 S South St, Wilmington, OH 45177, United States
Phone: 937-382-2067