Logan County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, the Ohio Public Records Act, arrest records are generally considered public records and can be requested from the arresting agency.
• Written requests should be submitted to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, identifying the individual and approximate date of arrest.
• Some agencies may charge reasonable copying fees for extensive records requests.
• Processing times for records requests typically range from immediate to several business days depending on the volume and complexity of the request.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Ohio state regulations, allowing for the posting of bail to secure a detainee's release pending trial.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Researchers can request case files by providing case numbers or party names to the Clerk of Courts office.

• Logan County Recorder provides online access to recorded documents through a web-based search portal available on Logan County website, allowing users to search by grantor, grantee, document type, or parcel number.
• While searching is typically free, there may be fees for printing or downloading official copies of documents.
• Property tax information is managed by Logan County Auditor's Office, located at 101 South Main Street, Suite 32, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (phone: 937-599-7202).
• An online GIS mapping system and property search tool is available through the Auditor's website, allowing users to view parcel boundaries, ownership history, assessed values, and tax payment status.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for a fee of approximately $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

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

• Applicants must provide valid government-issued photo identification and pay a fee of approximately $25.00 for a certified copy.
• Death certificates are available to similar qualified applicants with fees around $25.00 per certified copy.
• Processing time for vital records requests is typically 5-10 business days when submitted in person or by mail.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Logan County Probate Court, part of the Common Pleas Court system at 100 South Main Street, Bellefontaine (phone: 937-599-7255).
• Couples must apply in person with valid identification and pay the marriage license fee, currently approximately $50.00.

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

• The Secretary of State maintains a full online business entity search tool at businesssearch.ohiosos.gov, where users can search for registered businesses by name, business ID number, or registered agent.
• Logan County Chamber of Commerce, serving the Bellefontaine area, provides resources for business owners and maintains business directories; they can be reached through their website or offices in downtown Bellefontaine.