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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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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Death Row
State prison system's death row list with each person's institution, inmate number and sentencing county, plus where male and female death row inmates are housed and where executions take place.
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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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Brown County Sheriff's Office
The Brown County Sheriff's Office in Ohio offers an inmate roster, sheriff real estate sales, concealed carry permits, online accident reports, sex offender search, most wanted, records requests and a tip line.
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Decatur at a glance
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- Brown County
- County seat
- Georgetown
- Brown County population
- 43,676
- Local records
- Brown County offices
About Decatur public records
To access the Ohio state criminal repository, residents can contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The judicial system serving Decatur is the Brown County Court, where various civil and criminal cases are heard. Property records, including deeds and tax assessments, can be obtained through the Brown County Auditor’s Office and the County Recorder. Decatur residents can make general public records requests under the Ohio Public Records Act.
The Brown County Board of Elections serves Decatur voters from its office at 100 East Second Street, Georgetown, OH 45121, phone (937) 378-4851, website browncountyboe.gov.
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How do I register to vote in Decatur, Ohio?
Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Decatur.
How do I look up property records in Decatur, Ohio?
Deeds for property in Decatur are recorded by the Brown County Recorder, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Brown County page lists the county offices.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Decatur, Ohio?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Ohio come from the state vital records office, Ohio Office of Vital Statistics. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.
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