Crawford County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens seeking information about current inmates can search the online jail roster or contact the detention facility directly during business hours.
• Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, the Ohio Public Records Act, arrest records are generally considered public information and citizens may request copies from the arresting agency.
• Written requests should specify the name of the individual, approximate date of arrest, and type of record sought.
• Most agencies require requests to be submitted in writing either in person, by mail, or via email.
• Processing times vary but agencies must respond promptly, typically within a reasonable period not exceeding a few business days.

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• Crawford County Municipal Court, located at 112 East Mansfield Street (same courthouse complex), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases with amounts in controversy up to $15,000.
• Online case searches are available through the Ohio Court System portal, though some detailed documents may require in-person requests.
• The fee schedule for court records includes $1.00 per page for standard photocopies and $2.00 for certified copies, with minimum fees often applying.

• The office has implemented an online property record search system accessible through Crawford County website, allowing users to search by property owner name, parcel number, address, or document number.
• While basic searches are available at no charge, obtaining certified copies requires payment of statutory fees.
• Crawford County Auditor's Office, also located at 112 East Mansfield Street (phone: 419-562-7941), maintains property tax records, assessment information, and parcel data.
• The Auditor's Office provides an online GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping tool that allows citizens to view parcel boundaries, ownership information, tax valuations, and payment history.
• This interactive map is accessible through Crawford County's website and provides extensive information for property researchers, real estate professionals, and prospective buyers.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Applicants can request certified birth certificates for a fee of $27.50 per copy and certified death certificates for $27.50 per copy.
• Processing time for mail requests typically ranges from 4 to 6 weeks, though expedited service is available for an additional fee.
• Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at vitalchek.com, which partners with the Ohio Department of Health to process vital record requests with credit card payment and express shipping options.
• Valid photo identification is required for in-person requests.
• Marriage licenses in Crawford County are issued by Crawford County Probate Court, located at 112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 (phone: 419-562-2766).

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The filing fee for a fictitious name registration is typically around $40 to $50, and the registration must be renewed periodically according to Ohio law.
• The Ohio Secretary of State maintains a full online business entity database at businesssearch.ohiosos.gov where anyyou can search for registered businesses by name, business ID number, or registered agent.
• This free searchable database includes information about the business entity type, formation date, status (active, dissolved, cancelled), registered agent, and principal office address.
• The Bucyrus-Crawford County Chamber of Commerce, located in Bucyrus, provides business support services and maintains a directory of local businesses.