Van Wert County Court Records

In Van Wert County, court records include all documents filed regarding cases handled by the Municipal Court and the Court of Common Pleas in the county. Court documents include warrants, orders, summons, motions, and decrees that were created or collected during court proceedings. These records provide information such as:

• Case numbers
• Party names
• Charges or complaints
• Case type and/or status
• Findings and judgment.

Persons may also find data from Van Wert County arrest records or local criminal history reports in county court records.

Are Court Records Public in Van Wert County?

Yes, court records are mostly open for public access in Van Wert County as per the Ohio Public Records Act. However, records exempted from public disclosure under this Act, by other laws, or court order shall be unavailable to the public. Examples of exempted records include:

• Medical records
• DNA records
• Confidential law enforcement investigations
• Adoption records
• Trial preparation files
• Person identifiable information like SSN
• Trade secrets.

Custodians may nevertheless make copies of these records available to the public after redacting the confidential sections of the documents.

Van Wert County Court Records Search

Persons may search for Van Wert court records online with the tools provided by the Court of Common Pleas or the Probate/Juvenile Court. Users may find case records or information by performing name-based searches or providing details like file date, case number, case type, or status. Interested persons may also make in-person or mailed requests by providing case details and fees.

Van Wert County Courts

The Van Wert Municipal Court, Court of Common Pleas, and its divisions serve Van Wert County. These courts are located at:

Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
121 East Main Street,
Suite 305
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1022
Fax: (419) 238-4760

Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas - Probate and Juvenile Division
108 East Main Street,
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1118 (Juvenile)
Phone: (419) 238-0027 (Probate)
Fax: (419) 238-7315

Van Wert Municipal Court
102 East Main Street,
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-5767
Fax: (419) 238-0301

Van Wert County Criminal and Civil Records

The Court of Common Pleas and its divisions have jurisdiction over most criminal cases and civil lawsuits involving workers’ compensation, contracts, and personal injury claims. Therefore, the Van Wert County Clerk of Courts maintains most criminal and civil records in the county.

Interested persons may conduct online case inquiries on the clerk’s website or with tools provided by the Juvenile or Probate divisions. To obtain copies of court documents, make requests in person, or mail letters containing record descriptions to:

Van Wert County Clerk of Courts
121 East Main Street,
Suite 305
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1022
Fax: (419) 238-4760

Van Wert County arrest records or warrant information may be available in court records or from law enforcement agencies.

Van Wert County Marriage Records

Records of marriages licensed by the Van Wert Probate Court are available from the court clerk. Persons may perform online record searches, make in-person visits, or send requests providing marriage date and couples’ names to:

Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court
108 East Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0027
Fax: (419) 238-7315
Email: probate@vwprobjuvcourt.com.

Van Wert County Divorce Records

Records of divorces filed in the Van Wert Court of Common Pleas are available from the Clerk of Courts. Persons may perform online case inquiries, visit the clerk’s office, or send requests to:

Van Wert County Clerk of Courts
121 East Main Street,
Suite 305
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1022
Fax: (419) 238-4760

Requesters should identify the sought record, provide descriptions like case numbers, divorce dates, and party names to aid retrieval, and provide necessary fees and valid IDs when required.

Van Wert Birth Records

Statewide and Van Wert County birth certificates since December 1908 are obtainable locally from the Van Wert County General General Health Districtistric. Persons may obtain certified copies for $25 each by making online, phone, in-person, or mailed requests. Provide completed request forms, fees in money order, and other requirements to:

Van Wert County Health Department
1179 Westwood Drive,
Suite 300
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0808 ext 100.

Interested persons may also obtain birth certificates from the Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics for $21.50 each.

Van Wert Death Records

Records of deaths in Van Wert County since January 1964 are locally available from the county's General Health District. Persons may obtain copies of death records for $25 each. However, certified copies containing the decedent's SSN and other confidential details are strictly available to qualified applicants with valid interests, such as the decedent's spouse, children, legal representatives, or funeral directors.

Make online, phone, in-person, or mailed requests by completing request forms and providing it along with fees and other requirements to:

Van Wert County Health Department
1179 Westwood Drive,
Suite 300
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0808 ext 100.

The Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics also issues death certificates for $21.50 each.

Van Wert County Probate Court Records

The Probate Court Division in Van Wert Countyt Division in Van Wert County handles matters involving testamentary, adoption, mental commitment, estate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship. Not all records of these cases may be publicly available, but interested persons may find case information by performing online record searches. Interested persons may also visit or send requests containing case details to:

Van Wert County Probate and Juvenile Court
108 East Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0027
Fax: (419) 238-7315
Email: probate@vwprobjuvcourt.com.

Van Wert County Property Records

The Van Wert County Recorder files land records like plats, liens, mortgages, deeds, certificates of transfers, and other conveyances or encumbrances. Persons may conduct online land record searches on the Recorder's website or contact:

Van Wert County Recorder
121 East Main Street,
Room 206
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-2558
Email: recorder@vanwertcounty.org.

Similarly, the Van Wert County Auditor keeps records concerning real estate appraisal and taxes. Persons may conduct property searches on the Auditor's website by owner's name, parcel number, or address. Direct record requests to:

Van Wert County Auditor
121 East Main Street,
Room 205
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0843
Fax: (419) 238-1111
Email: auditor@vanwertcounty.org.

Van Wert County Court Records Online

Interested persons may gain online access to Van Wert court records with official court portals or third-party sites like Ohiocourtrecords.us. These third-party sites operate independently of government agencies but may serve as additional options for finding and getting court documents without sending requests or leaving one's home. However, the accuracy of records obtained on such platforms cannot be guaranteed. Some sites may also provide outdated or erroneous information, which may be difficult to verify.