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Village of Grand Rapids offices
The Village of Grand Rapids lists its offices here, the clerk, the board and the departments that keep its records.
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As a small town, Grand Rapids relies on Wood County and the State of Ohio for its public records. The cards below are the Ohio state offices, and the Wood County offices are on our Wood County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Village of Grand Rapids board
The Grand Rapids board publishes its members, its meeting dates and the decisions it records for the municipality.
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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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Grand Rapids at a glance
- County
- Wood County
- County seat
- Bowling Green
- Population
- 925
- Wood County population
- 132,248
- Local records
- Wood County offices
- ZIP codes
- 43522
About Grand Rapids public records
Grand Rapids, a place of 925 people, keeps its own council and town business records. Bowling Green, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Our Wood County page lists each county office.
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How do I register to vote in Grand Rapids, Ohio?
Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, Ohio?
Deeds for property in Grand Rapids are recorded by the county recorder, the county auditor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Wood County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in Grand Rapids, Ohio?
Businesses that operate in Grand Rapids 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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