Union County Court Records

Union County court records provide comprehensive documentation of legal proceedings in the county’s courts. These records are obtained from criminal and civil cases, and they include case filings, court transcripts, motions, pleadings, exhibits, witness statements, depositions, fines, sentences, orders, and judgments.

Union County court records are useful for academic research, proving legal precedents, historical research, journalism research, and verifying court decisions. The availability of Ohio court records in Union County helps the public's confidence in the integrity of the county’s Judiciary.

Are Court Records Public in Union County?

Per Ohio's Open Records Law, Union County court records can be accessed by anyone. The law grants the public the right to examine and obtain copies of documents produced by government agencies, including the courts. However, certain court records are sealed by law or court orders to protect sensitive information or further the interests of justice. Court records considered confidential and not publicly accessible in Union County include the following:

• Sexual and domestic violence victim records
• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Medical and mental health records
• Trade secrets and proprietary information

Union County Court Records Search

Court records in Union County can be searched by anyone onsite and remotely. Persons interested in obtaining the county’s court records can visit the courts where the records originated to make the requests. Alternatively, they can use official search tools to find court records from the county. Conversely, some third-party search tools may be used to obtain Union County court records. These tools often provide a more convenient means of accessing the county’s public court records. However, the information they provide may not be up-to-date or accurate.

Union County Courts

The court system in Union County consists of the Court of Common Pleas and a municipal court. The Union County Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all cases in the county and is divided into three divisions. The Union County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions hears all civil, criminal, and family law matters. All juvenile matters are heard by the Union County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division. The Union County Court of Common Pleas- Probate Division handles all probate matters. The Marysville Municipal Court hears traffic infractions, municipal ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony preliminary hearings, evictions, and civil cases with claims under $15,000 within the county. Below are the locations of courts in Union County and their contact details:

Union County Court of Common Pleas - General and Domestic Relations Divisions
215 West 5th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3006
Fax: (937) 645-3162

Union County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
215 West 5th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3029

Union County Court of Common Pleas- Probate Division
215 West 5th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3006 ext, 3441
Fax: (937) 645-4124

Marysville Municipal Court
1250 West 5th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 644-9102
Fax: (937) 644-1228

Union County Criminal Records

Union County criminal records are official documents that contain information about an individual's criminal history, including:

• Arrests and charges
• Convictions and sentences
• Incarceration and probation records
• Parole and release information

Union County arrest records and other criminal records are maintained by law enforcement agencies such as the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

Persons interested in obtaining Union County criminal records can request from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. They must submit the Local Record Check Form through email, fax, or in person at:

Union County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records
221 West 5th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Fax: (937) 645-4171

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) also maintains Union County’s criminal records but only releases the records to subjects of the records and those they authorize. Eligible persons can apply for BCI criminal records from the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

Get Union County Civil Court Records

Union County civil court records are generally available to the public and they include records from the following cases:

• Personal Injury Lawsuits
• Family Law
• Property Disputes
• Employment Discrimination
• Libel and slander
• Labor disputes
• Contract Disputes
• Probate and Estate
• Business torts

The Union County Clerk of Courts is the county’s official custodian of civil court records. Individuals interested in Union County civil court records can use the Public Records Search (CourtView Case Search) platform to find them. They can also view or request the county’s civil court records from the Union County Clerk of Courts Office within the Court of Common Pleas premises.

Union County Marriage Records

Union County marriage records are public and accessible to anyone. Union County marriage records are maintained by the Union County Court of Common Pleas- Probate Division and the Union County Records Center & Archives. The county’s marriage records from 1820 to 1951 are maintained by the Union County Records Center & Archives, while those from 1951 till date are with the Probate Court.

Individuals interested in the county’s marriage records after 1951 can contact the Union County Clerk of Courts to view or examine them. They can also mail completed Marriage Record Request Forms to the Clerk of Court’s office with the appropriate fees. For marriages before 1952, the Marriage Record Request Form should be sent bya email or mail to the Union County Records Center & Archives at:

Union County Records Center & Archives
128 South Main Street
Marysville, OH 43040

Union County Divorce Records

In Union County, divorce records are official documents about the dissolution of marriages in the county. Union County divorce records are public records and can be accessed by anyone. Union County divorce records before 2005 are stored with the Union County Records Center & Archives, while the Union County Clerk of Courts maintains those after 2004. Record seekers can contact the county Clerk of Courts for post-2004 divorce records and the Union County Records Center & Archives for older divorce records from the county.

Union Birth and Death Records

Birth and death records in Union County are official documentation of births and deaths of individuals in the county. Birth and death records form parts of the vital statistics from the county and are maintained by the Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics under the Ohio Department of Health. Union County birth and death records are useful for the following:

• Genealogical research
• Identity verification
• Medical research and epidemiology
• Social Security and benefits
• Estate settlement and inheritance

Per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3705, birth and death records are available to the public except for portions marked “for medical and health use only” which are restricted to authorized persons. Record seekers can access the county’s birth and death records by mail, in person, or online. They can use Ohio’s Online Certificates Application platform to request for them online. They can also mail the completed Application for Certified Copies form and applicable fee to:

Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098

Individuals interested in requesting in-person can go to the Union County Health Department at:

Union County Health Department
940 London Avenue
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 642-2053

Union County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Union County contain information about wills, estates, trusts, and guardianships in the county. Union County probate records are public and can be accessed by anyone. The Union County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division generates the county’s probate records and the division’s Clerk maintains them. Record seekers can visit the court to examine and request copies of the county’s probate records. They can also use the Public Records Search tool to find the county’s probate records.

Union County Property Records

In Union County, property records contain information about a property's ownership and characteristics. Union County property records include deeds, titles, liens, encumbrances, surveys, mortgages, tax records, assessment records, permits, zoning, easement agreements, and plat maps. The Union County Recorder maintains these records and makes them available to the public.

Record seekers can view and request the county’s property records from the Recorder’s Office through the Union County Public Access portal. They can also view or request property records at the county Recorder’s Office at:

Union County Recorder's Office
233 West 6th Street
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3032

In addition, interested persons may use the Union County Auditor’s Property Information website to search for the county’s property records.

Union County Court Records Online

Individuals sometimes use third-party online resources like ohiocourtrecords.us to access Union County court records. These resources often provide faster and more user-friendly interfaces for accessing court records. They also do not have some of the limitations associated with official platforms. However, they may be more expensive to use, and information obtained through them may not be current or accurate.