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North Canton, Ohio Public Records

Where North Canton's records are kept. Court and property records for North Canton sit with Stark County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Ohio.

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North Canton relies on Stark County and the State of Ohio for its public records. The cards below are the Ohio state offices, and the Stark County offices are on our Stark County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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Police & jail

FBI Most Wanted

FBI national most wanted criminals, search for North Canton area subjects.

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Ohio Attorney General Missing Persons

The Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is Ohio's clearinghouse for missing person data: it keeps databases of missing children and adults, issues alerts and takes tips. Families should call local police first.

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Vital records

USAGov Guide to Copies of Vital Records and IDs

USAGov explains how to get certified copies of birth and death certificates, copies of marriage and divorce records, and replacements for lost or stolen government ID cards.

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County court

PACER Case Locator

The federal judiciary's national index of district, bankruptcy and appellate court cases. Searching needs a free PACER account; pages cost $0.10, capped at $3 per document, with quarterly charges of $30 or less waived.

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USAGov Guide to Unclaimed Money

USAGov sends you to your state's unclaimed property office, which holds most unclaimed money, and to federal searches for back wages, pensions, IRS refunds, savings bonds and deposits from failed banks.

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Social Security Survivor Benefits

The Social Security Administration explains survivor benefits, monthly payments to eligible relatives of workers who paid Social Security taxes before death, including who qualifies, possible amounts and when to report a death.

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Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website

U.S. Department of Justice search of public sex offender registries from every state, territory and many tribes by name or ZIP code; address radius searches cover only states that send coordinates.

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USAGov Guide to Confirming Voter Registration

USAGov explains checking your registration through Can I Vote, which opens your state's election website, and advises doing it before the state deadline, which can be up to 30 days before an election.

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PACER Find a Case

Federal judiciary guide to finding a case in PACER: search the court where it was filed for current data, or the nationwide PACER Case Locator, updated daily. A PACER account is required.

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Ohio History Connection Archives and Library

The Ohio History Connection research library in Columbus offers genealogy guides, its catalog and Ohio death certificates from 1908 to 1970; since July 2026 it opens Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Supreme Court of Ohio Courts by County

The Supreme Court of Ohio lists each county's common pleas, municipal and county courts, with links to every court's own website and local rules.

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What we hold on North Canton, and who keeps its records.

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North Canton at a glance

County
Stark County
County seat
Canton
Population
17,842
Stark County population
374,853
Local records
City of North Canton
ZIP codes
44709, 44720

About North Canton public records

North Canton keeps its own council and town business records. The Stark County offices are in Canton, the county seat. Each Stark County office is listed on our Stark County page.

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Old mine workings in North Canton

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

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Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 named mine site inside the city or town limits, 0 of them worked out or abandoned.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Coverage is automatic in the 26 mandatory counties (Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Scioto, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton, Washington) and optional in 11 more.

Ohio mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in North Canton

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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How do I register to vote in North Canton, Ohio?

Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for North Canton. 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 North Canton, 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 North Canton, Ohio?

Deeds for property in North Canton are recorded by the county recorder, the county auditor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Stark County page lists those offices.

How do I find business license records in North Canton, Ohio?

Businesses that operate in North Canton 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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