Lookup Public Records in Highland County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Highland County, Ohio
Located near the southern border of Ohio, Highland County is named because of the hilly topography that the county consists of. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 43,589and it consists of 558 square miles, 553 of which are land. It is bordered to the north by Fayette County, the northeast by Ross County, the east by Pike County, the southeast by Adams County, the southwest by Brown County and the northwest by Clinton County. There are 15 zip codes in Highland County, the most populous of which are 45123, 45133 and 45135, with 80% of the population.
Highland County Officials Information
The Highland County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Highland County Clerk: Dwight Hodson
Address: 105 N High St, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Phone: 937-393-9956
Fax: 937-393-9878
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The Highland County Clerk is responsible for court related documents. These documents are stored, recorded and indexed within the County Clerk’s Office and are related to civil, domestic and felony criminal cases. Fees and court costs are also handled in this office, as our passports and automobile titles. These documents are generally considered public record, which means that they can be requested by the general public, during normal business hours. Records are available through the office, however they are not currently available through the online system.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for property related documents including property records, conveyances, mortgages, deeds and liens. These documents are considered public record as well and can be requested directly from the office, by anyone who would like them. Records are currently not available online and must be requested directly from the office.
The Assessment Office is responsible for tax related documents within the county.
Highland County Assessment Office:
Address: 119 Governor Foraker Place, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Phone: 937-393-1915
Fax: 937-393-3854
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Assessment records include property owners and lines, tax records and GIS maps. These documents are considered public record and can be requested directly through the office, however some are also available online. Maps and some reports can be found through the property search online.
Assessor’s Website:
Highland County Court Information
Once a case has been completed and filed documents are generally considered to be public record, which means that they can be requested at any time by the general public. These public records may have some exceptions, related to specific content, however they can be requested in person or via the online portal. Information on the portal may have a delay between filing and being made completely available.
| Highland, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 39,958 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 6,012 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 62 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 761 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,759 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 489 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 989 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 10,385 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 166 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 64 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,281 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 531 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 65 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 205 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 219 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 67 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 440 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 501 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 124 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 149 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 139 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 6,630 |
| Highland County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Highland 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: | Highland County Marriage License |
| Location: | 114 Governor Foraker Place, Hillsboro, Ohio, 45133 |
| Phone: | 937-393-9982 |
Highland County Recorder’s Office
Address: 119 Foraker Pl, Hillsboro, OH 45133, United States
Phone: (937) 393-9954