Lookup Public Records in Guernsey County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Guernsey County, Ohio
Located near the eastern border of Ohio, Guernsey County is named for the Isle of Guernsey in the English Channel. It is comprised of approximately 528 square miles, 522 of which are land. With a population of 40,087 as of the 2010 census, it is located in the Appalachian foothills. Guernsey County is bordered to the north by Tuscarawas County, the northeast by Harrison County, the east by Belmont County, the south by Noble County, the west by Muskingum County and the northwest by Coshocton County. There are 20 zip codes in Ohio, the most populous being, 43725 and 43723, comprising 63% of the population.
Guernsey County Officials Information
The Guernsey County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Guernsey County Clerk: Teresa A. Dankovic
Address: 801 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
Phone: 740-432-9230
Fax: 740-432-7807
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk for Guernsey County is responsible for court related documents from appeals, criminal and civil courts as well as titles for automobiles. She is also responsible for passports, protection orders and serves as a notary public. Many of the records within this office are considered public record, which means that they can be requested, at any time, during normal business hours. Some public records can also be requested via the online system and records search.
The County Recorder is responsible for documents and paperwork pertaining to real estate and encumbrances. This includes liens and chain of title. Documents are considered public record and can be requested, at any time, during normal business hours. Many records are also available via the online records search.
The Assessment Office is responsible for tax related documents regarding real and personal property within the county.
Guernsey County Assessment Office:
Address: 627 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725
Phone: 740-432-9243
Fax: 740-4396265
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
The Assessment Office handles tax records as well as GIS maps, property lines and real estate transfers. This information is considered public record and is available via the online system. It is also available via an in person request, during normal business hours.
Assessor’s Website:
Guernsey County Court Information
When a case is filed the court records are then considered public record with few, limited, exceptions. Records that are not included by be related to domestic violence or juveniles, however other documents may also be redacted that contain sensitive information. Records can be requested from Guernsey County via in person request, during normal business hours, or directly from the online portal.
Guernsey, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 39,185 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,118 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 191 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 69 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 222 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 8 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,077 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 5,286 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 297 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,173 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 126 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 8,961 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 361 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 363 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 5,798 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 955 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 93 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 521 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 68 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,145 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 859 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 809 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 180 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 55 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 686 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 38 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 4,815 |
Guernsey County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Guernsey 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: | Greene County Marriage License |
Location: | 45 North Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio, 45385 |
Phone: | 937-562-5280 |
Guernsey County Recorder’s Office
Address: 627 Wheeling Ave Ste 305 Cambridge, OH 43725
Phone: 740-432-9275