Lookup Public Records in Hancock County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Hancock County, Ohio
Located near the northwestern corner of the state, Hancock County is named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. With a 2010 population of 74,782, Hancock County has approximately 534 square miles of area, 531 of which is land. It is bordered to the north by Wood County, the northeast by Seneca County, the southeast by Wyandot County, the south by Hardin County, the southwest by Allen County, the west by Putnam County and the northwest by Henry County. There are 23 zip codes in Hancock County, the most populous of which is 45840, comprising 74% of the population.
Hancock County Officials Information
The Hancock County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Hancock County Clerk: Cathy Prosser Wilcox
Address: 300 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: 419-424-7037
Fax: 419-424-7801
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk’s Office is responsible for documents related to the courts, which includes all fines and fees paid to the courts as well. They are also responsible for information about passports and notary public documents as well as maintaining titles for vehicles within the county. Most of these documents are considered public record and can be requested, during normal business hours, from the office of the County Clerk. Titles and court records can be requested from the office or searched via the online system.
The Recorder’s Office is responsible for property related documents, including mortgages, liens and deeds. These documents are considered public record and can be requested, during normal business hours. They are available via the online system as well as via the Recorder’s office.
The Assessment Office is responsible for tax related records of real and personal property within the county.
Hancock County Assessment Office:
Address: 300 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: 419-424-7015
Fax: 419-424-7825
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday
The Assessment Office handles documents related to taxes including GIS maps, property lines and ownership and tax documents and reports. These documents are considered public record and can be requested during normal business hours, from the office of the Auditor. Property searches and maps can also be conducted via the online system.
Assessor’s Website:
Hancock County Court Information
When cases are completed court records become public record as soon as they have been filed, with specific, limited exceptions. These exceptions generally consist of information regarding juveniles or sensitive information, however other information can be redacted as well. Public aspects of the case can be requested via the office, by in person request, or via the online portal.
| Hancock, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 84,657 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,947 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 275 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 305 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 216 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 146 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,814 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 7,965 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 2,090 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,413 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 270 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 32,416 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 119 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 666 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 8,096 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 2,487 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 106 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 245 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,654 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 121 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 282 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,181 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,856 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 208 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 105 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 742 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 1,456 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 954 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 10,232 |
| Hancock County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Hancock 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: | Hancock County Marriage License |
| Location: | 308 Dorney Plaza, Findlay, Ohio, 45840 |
| Phone: | 419-424-7079 |
Hancock County Recorders Office
County Government Office
Address: 300 S Main St #23, Findlay, OH 45840, United States
Phone: 419-424-7091