Felicity, Ohio Public Records

Misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases under $15,000 originating in Felicity fall under the jurisdiction of the Clermont County Municipal Court, located at 1750 SE Pkwy, Amelia, OH 45102, phone (513) 732-7395. The Clermont County Clerk of Courts, also located at 270 Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7300, maintains official records for Common Pleas cases. Court records can be searched online through the Ohio Supreme Court's public access system at www.clermontclerk.org, where case information, dockets, judgments, and some filed documents are available for free searching by party name, case number, or attorney. The Clerk's office charges $1.00 per page for standard copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies of court documents. Civil filing fees in Common Pleas Court start at approximately $200 for cases with claims under $50,000. Small claims cases filed in Municipal Court handle disputes up to $6,000 with a filing fee of approximately $85. Probate filing fees vary depending on estate size but begin around $150 for basic filings. Divorce filing fees in Common Pleas Court are approximately $350. Records are maintained permanently for felony cases, while misdemeanor and civil cases may be retained for varying periods according to Ohio Supreme Court records retention schedules.

The system displays current market values, agricultural use values where applicable, homestead exemptions, tax district codes, and payment history. For official recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property, the Clermont County Recorder's Office is located at 76 South Riverview Street, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7260, website www.clermontrecorder.org. The Recorder maintains an online document search system at www.clermontrecorder.org where users can search and view recorded documents free of charge by party name, document type, or parcel number. Documents are available online dating back to the late 1990s, with older records requiring in-person research or mail requests. The Recorder charges $28.00 for the first two pages of recording a new document and $4.00 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per page with a $1.00 certification fee. Clermont County also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible through the Auditor's website at gis.clermonteauditor.org, providing interactive maps showing parcel boundaries, aerial photography, zoning information, floodplains, and infrastructure layers. Property owners in Felicity can access their tax bills and payment information online through the Auditor's site, which also shows levy information and millage rates for Franklin Township, Felicity-Franklin Local School District, and other taxing authorities.

Agriculture remains economically significant in the surrounding Franklin Township area, with crops including corn, soybeans, and tobacco, plus livestock operations. Many Felicity residents work in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and service industries in Clermont County's larger communities. The median household income for Felicity and surrounding Franklin Township is estimated at approximately $48,000 to $55,000, somewhat below Clermont County's overall median. The village's unique claim as the "Center of the World" provides modest tourism traffic to local businesses, particularly to the Center of the World Museum and gift shop. Economic development in the area is supported by the Clermont County Economic Development Department and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Recent years have seen continued residential development in eastern Clermont County as families seek affordable rural living within commuting distance of Cincinnati. State Route 222, which runs through Felicity, serves as the primary transportation corridor connecting the village to U.S. Route 52 and regional commerce centers. The rural character and relatively lower cost of living compared to suburban Cincinnati communities define Felicity's economic niche within Clermont County.

The Village of Felicity does not maintain its own full-time police department. Primary law enforcement services are provided by the Clermont County Sheriff's Office, located at 4470 State Route 222, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7500, website www.clermontsheriff.org. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas and provides contracted services to smaller municipalities throughout Clermont County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol also operates in the area and maintains a post in Wilmington that serves Clermont County, handling traffic enforcement on state routes and assisting with major incidents. To request police reports or incident records related to Felicity, residents should contact the Clermont County Sheriff's Office Records Division at (513) 732-7507. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by submitting a written request. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, public records must be made available within a reasonable time, typically within three business days. Arrest records and jail bookings for Clermont County can be searched online through the Clermont County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster at www.clermontsheriff.org/inmates. The roster displays current inmates with information including booking date, charges, bond amount, booking photos, and projected release dates. The Clermont County Jail, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office at 4470 State Route 222 in Batavia, houses all arrestees from Felicity and surrounding communities. Historical arrest records and incident reports may require a formal written request citing Ohio's Public Records Act (ORC 149.43), which allows any person to inspect or copy public records at a reasonable cost. Certain investigative records and confidential law enforcement information may be exempt from disclosure under ORC 149.43(A)(1)(h).

Eligible applicants include the registrant (if 18 or older), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardian, or legal representative with proper documentation. Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees and expedited delivery options. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests and 2-3 weeks for online orders. The Clermont County Probate Court, located at 270 Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7410, issues marriage licenses for Felicity residents. The marriage license fee is $60.00, or $45.00 if both parties have completed premarital counseling (with certificate). Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days from issuance and do not require a waiting period. Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. Certified copies of marriage records cost $2.00 per page. Divorce records are maintained by the Clermont County Clerk of Courts as court case files in the Domestic Relations Division. Certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the Clerk's office at 270 Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7300, for $2.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Ohio law requires requesters to show proper identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in confidential records. Birth certificates less than 100 years old are restricted to authorized persons under Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.24.

Clermont County does not maintain a general business registration system, but specific activities such as food service, health-related businesses, and construction require permits from the Clermont County Health Department, located at 2000 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7499. Fictitious name (DBA) registrations in Ohio are filed with the Clermont County Clerk of Courts at 270 Main Street, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7300. The filing fee is approximately $40.00 and must be renewed every five years. Business entity formation and registration—including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations—are handled by the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The Ohio Business Gateway at www.ohiobusinessgateway.ohio.gov provides online filing and searching capabilities. The free business entity search at www.businesssearch.ohiosos.gov allows searches by business name, registration number, or registered agent to view entity status, formation date, registered agent information, and principal office address. Foreign (out-of-state) entities must register to do business in Ohio. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, with searches available online at www.ohiosos.gov. Commercial property tax information for businesses in Felicity can be accessed through the Clermont County Auditor's website at www.clermonteauditor.org using the property search tool. Commercial properties are assessed at full market value and taxed according to the same millage rates as residential properties in Franklin Township and the village of Felicity, combining county, township, school district, and other levies.

Felicity voters are served by the Clermont County Board of Elections, located at 2000 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 100, Batavia, OH 45103, phone (513) 732-7275, website www.vote.clermontcountyohio.gov. Ohio residents can register to vote online at olvr.ohiosos.gov, with registration required at least 30 days before an election. Applicants must provide an Ohio driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Registration is also available by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office. The Village of Felicity holds municipal elections for mayor and council members in odd-numbered years, with the next regular municipal election scheduled for November 2025. The mayor serves a four-year term, while council members serve staggered four-year terms. Candidate filing and local ballot issues are managed through the Clermont County Board of Elections, with candidate filing deadlines typically 90 days before the election for partisan offices. Felicity residents can look up their assigned polling location, verify registration status, view sample ballots, and track absentee ballot status at www.vote.clermontcountyohio.gov or by calling the Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clermont County reported approximately 65% voter turnout with over 135,000 ballots cast out of approximately 150,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Felicity and Clermont County voters will participate in the midterm elections deciding Ohio's gubernatorial race, all Ohio state legislative seats including State Senate and House districts covering Clermont County, Clermont County Commissioner seats, Clermont County offices including Sheriff, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk of Courts, Engineer, Coroner, and Prosecutor, and various township and local positions. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by one of Ohio's senators may also be on the ballot depending on the six-year cycle. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting by mail; applications can be submitted online through the Board of Elections website or by mail, and must be received by noon the Saturday before Election Day for regular mail ballots. Early in-person voting is available at the Clermont County Board of Elections office beginning approximately four weeks before Election Day. Ohio public records law makes voter registration records publicly available for inspection (with some personal information redacted), and election results by precinct are posted on the Board of Elections website following certification. Campaign finance reports for candidates and ballot issue committees are filed with the Ohio Secretary of State and searchable at www.ohiosos.gov. Candidate filings, nomination petitions, and ballot language for local issues are public records maintained by the Board of Elections.