Ohio Cities
Ohio has hundreds of cities and townships spread across 88 counties. Below are the major cities where residents often search for genealogy records. Each city files vital records through its county offices, not at a city level. The county probate court keeps marriage records and estate files. The county recorder holds deeds and property records. The clerk of courts has divorce and civil case files. Knowing which county your city falls in is the first step. Select a city below to find local genealogy resources, library collections, and county office details for that area.