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Bidwell, Ohio Public Records

Where Bidwell's records are kept. Bidwell has no town government, so its court and property records sit with Gallia County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Ohio.

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Bidwell has no town government of its own and relies on Gallia County and the State of Ohio for its public records. The cards below are the Ohio state offices, and the Gallia County offices are on our Gallia County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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Ohio.gov Business

State of Ohio business hub on ohio.gov, which the state describes as information to help owners start, run and grow a business in Ohio.

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Ohio Death Records

The Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics issues certified Ohio death records for a fee, ordered online, by mail or in person; local health districts also issue copies.

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Vital records

Ohio Marriage Search

Ohio marriage and divorce records are held by the probate court or clerk of courts in the county that issued the license; the state Bureau of Vital Statistics keeps only the index.

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Ohio Department of Commerce Unclaimed Funds

Steps from the state Division of Unclaimed Funds for searching and claiming money online, uploading required documents, checking claim status and finding county unclaimed funds.

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About public records in Bidwell

What we hold on Bidwell, and who keeps its records.

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Bidwell at a glance

County
Gallia County
County seat
Gallipolis
Population
863
Gallia County population
29,220
Local records
Gallia County offices
ZIP codes
45614, 45686

About Bidwell public records

Bidwell is an unincorporated community in Gallia County, with no town government of its own, so its local records are kept by the county. Gallipolis, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Each Gallia County office is listed on our Gallia County page.

Abandoned mine records

Coal ground under Bidwell

What the records show here, and the office that holds the mine maps.

Bidwell sits over the Appalachian Region and the coal there is medium and high volatile bituminous, worked underground in many places. The USGS coal fields map is drawn at a small scale, so it shows the ground, not a parcel.

Nothing at all is on record inside the town limits: no mine, no shaft, no adit and no pit. That is what the files say, and it is not a clearance. Those files record a working only where one was catalogued or drawn on a survey sheet, and on coal ground the sheets are thin: the maps that show the rooms and the pillars are held by ODNR Ohio Mines Locator (Mines of Ohio) and that office is where to ask for them.

Ohio abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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How do I register to vote in Bidwell, Ohio?

Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for Bidwell. You can register online, by mail or in person. Registration forms must be received or postmarked by the 30th day before the election.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Bidwell, Ohio?

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Ohio come from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. The fee is $21.50 for each certified birth or death record. More than 100 local vital statistics offices at local health departments in Ohio offer in person or other same day certified copies of Ohio vital records.

How do I look up property records in Bidwell, Ohio?

Deeds for property in Bidwell are recorded by the county recorder, the county auditor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Gallia County page lists those offices.

How do I find business license records in Bidwell, Ohio?

Businesses that operate in Bidwell register with the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division, which runs the state business entity search. Ohio.gov says some licenses and permits come from the state and others come from your city or county.

How do I run an Ohio criminal background check?

Ohio criminal history checks are run by the Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The fee is $22.00 for a BCI check. Checks are fingerprint based: submit fingerprints electronically through a WebCheck location, or mail the BCI Civilian Background Check card with payment to P.O. Box 365, London, Ohio 43140.

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