Ohio Counties

Ohio has 88 counties, each with its own probate court, county recorder, and clerk of courts that hold genealogy records. The probate court in each county keeps marriage records, estate files, and some historical birth and death records. The county recorder holds land deeds, mortgages, and military discharge papers. The clerk of courts has divorce records and civil case files. Select a county below to find local contact info, office hours, and resources for genealogy research in that area.