Lookup Public Records in Jackson County, Ohio. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Jackson County, Ohio
Located near the southern border of Ohio, Jackson County is named for Andrew Jackson while he was a war hero from the War of 1812. Known as ‘The Little Wales of Ohio,’ Jackson County had 33,225 people during the 2010 census. It consists of 422 total square miles, 420 of which are land. The county is also bordered to the north by Vinton County, the east by Gallia County, the south by Lawrence County, the southwest by Scioto County, the west by Pike County and the northwest by Ross County. There are 9 zip codes in Jackson County, including 45613, 45601, 45621, 45634, 45640, 45656, 45672, 45685 and 45692.
Jackson County Officials Information
The Jackson County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Jackson County Clerk: Seth I. Michael
Address: 226 E. Main St, Jackson, OH 45640
Phone: 740-286-2006
Fax: 740-286-0679
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk for Jackson County is responsible for court records including fines and fees as well as passport applications and automobile titles. These documents are generally considered to be public record, which means that they are available to anyone who wants them. Records, with the exception of court records, are not currently available through the online system, however they can be requested directly from the office, during normal hours.
The County Recorder is responsible for property related documents including mortgages, liens and deeds as well as plats and other county records. This office is also responsible for military discharges, financing documents and dog licenses. These records are generally considered public record and can be requested at any time, though they are not available through the online system.
The Assessment Office is responsible for tax related documents regarding real and personal property within the county.
Jackson County Assessment Office:
Address: 226 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640
Phone: 740-286-4231
Fax: 740-286-5242
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday
The Assessment Office is responsible for tax records, GIS maps, property lines and ownership records and manufactured home records. These records are available via the office and some may also be requested via the online system. Records are considered public information and therefore can be requested by anyone.
Assessor’s Website:
Jackson County Court Information
Court cases are considered public record when the case has completed in the court and the documents have been fully filed through the system. These records, with some minor exceptions, are then able to be requested by the general public. In Jackson County these records can be requested in person, from the Clerk of Courts, or they may be requested via the online portal. There may be a delay of 24 hours or longer between cases being filed and being available via the online system however.
| Jackson, OH Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 28,128 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,711 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 96 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 83 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 774 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,331 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 373 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 5,478 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 124 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 4,275 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 529 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 104 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 275 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 461 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 467 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 18 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 1,482 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 5,201 |
| Jackson County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Jackson 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: | Jackson County Marriage License |
| Location: | 350 Portsmouth Street, Jackson, Ohio, 45640 |
| Phone: | 740-286-1401 |
Jackson County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 226 E Main St #3, Jackson, OH 45640, United States
Phone: 740-286-1919