How to Search Franklin County Records (Start Here)
Franklin County (Columbus, Ohio's capital) has two separate court clerks — Common Pleas and Municipal — each with its own online search. Property runs through the Auditor and Recorder.
- Common Pleas Case Information Online (CIO) at fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us — covers criminal and civil cases in the Court of Common Pleas.
- Municipal fcmcclerk.com/case/search — Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk. Search for court dates, amounts due, and warrant status.
- Franklin County Auditor at property.franklincountyauditor.com. Ohio uses Auditors for property, not Assessors.
- Franklin County Recorder at recorder.franklincountyohio.gov — free public records search. No account registration required but available for extra features.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court — standard for Ohio.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Franklin County Clerk of The Court Common Pleas records. Includes civil, judgment, execution, lis pendens, felony criminal, extradition, dissolution, divorce, and appeals cases.
Court Records | County Probate
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Franklin County Probate Court case filings. Includes Wills and Estates, Will Contests, change of name, adoption, estate tax, conservatorship, heirship determination records, and more.
Court Records | Gahanna Mayor's Court
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Civil, traffic, and criminal court filings in Gahanna Mayor's Court.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted - Child Support
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Browse this Franklin County, Ohio Sheriff Office list of dead beat parents wanted for non payment of child support. Click on name for details.
Most Wanted - Sheriff
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Browse this Franklin County Sheriff's list by name for most wanted persons.
Sheriff Sales
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Search the Franklin County Sheriff's Office by date or zip code for civil real estate sales.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Franklin County Recorder's Office deeds, mortgages, plats, UCCs, leases, liens, assignments, and other recorded documents.
Real Estate Tax Overpayments
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Search the Franklin County Treasurer Real Estate tax database for real estate tax overpayments.
Property Tax
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Click on Payment Status to use this Franklin County Treasurer's Office service to search for property tax payment information and pay your taxes online.
Vital Records
Marriage Records
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Marriage records in Franklin County Ohio by name and/or date. Records available from 1/3/1995 to present.
Business, Voter & Other
Veteran Grave Search
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Search this Franklin County Recorder's database by name or burial site for Veteran Graves.
Found Dogs
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Franklin County online dog tag database by year and license number for information on a found dog.
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Voters
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Verify your Franklin County Board of Elections voter registration record or find your polling place.
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Find county government information, including contacts, officials, departments, services, agencies, and news in Franklin County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Franklin County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Franklin County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Franklin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Franklin County? ▼
Ohio handles vital records at the state level through Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court in Franklin County.
Are Franklin County records available online? ▼
Yes — Franklin County has good online coverage. This page lists 13 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Does Franklin County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Ohio, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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