Lookup Public Records in Fairfield County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Fairfield County, Ohio
Located near the center of Ohio, Fairfield County is named for the area around the original Lancaster. It is approximately 509 square miles in total area, with only 4.2 of that being water. With a population of 146,156 as of the 2010 census, the county is also part of the Appalachian region. It is surrounded to the north by Licking County, the east by Perry County, the south by Hocking County, the southwest by Pickaway County, and the northwest by Franklin County. There are 18 zip codes in Fairfield County, the most populous of which are 43130 and 43147 with over 67% of the population.
Fairfield County Officials Information
The Fairfield County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Fairfield County Clerk: Branden C. Meyer
Address: 224 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-652-7358
Fax: 740-652-7399
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk is responsible for records related to the Common Pleas Court and the Appeals Court within the county. He is also responsible for issuing all titles related to automobiles and watercraft and maintains all records within the county. These records are primarily considered to be public in nature and therefore can be requested at any time. Property related records, which are handled by the Register of Deeds, are available online, however other records must be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours.
The County Register of Deeds or Recorder is responsible for property related documents including leases, liens, mortgages, titles and deeds. All of these documents are considered public record and are available for request via the online portal or by in person request during normal business hours.
The Assessment Office is responsible for taxable valuations and tax related documentation on all property within the county.
Fairfield County Assessment Office:
Address: 210 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-652-7030
Fax: 740-687-6781
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Maps and reports related to property, both real and personal, within the county are available via the Assessment Office. Some of these documents are also available via the online system at the address below. Other documents must be requested directly from the Assessment Office, during normal business hours.
Assessor’s Website:
Fairfield County Court Information
Court cases are generally considered public record once the case has fully completed and the documents have been filed. In some instances entire cases or documents within one may be redacted however. Court records for Fairfield County are available via the online portal and can also be requested directly from the office, during normal business hours. Cases including civil and criminal are available through the portal as well.
| Fairfield, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 162,439 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 13,429 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 675 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 661 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 533 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 191 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 3,731 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 17,218 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1,455 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,523 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 461 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 45,277 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 608 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 1,280 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 22,433 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 7,111 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 148 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 640 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2,712 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 108 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 595 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,365 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 3,502 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 458 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 589 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 888 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 651 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 205 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 2,496 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 266 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 25,506 |
Fairfield County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 210 E Main St #205, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States
Phone: 740-652-7100