Raymond, Ohio Public Records

The Union County Court of Common Pleas, located at 233 West Sixth Street, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 645-3006, handles all felony criminal cases, civil cases over $15,000, domestic relations matters including divorce and custody, probate and estate administration, and juvenile cases. The Court of Common Pleas is divided into a General Division and a Probate/Juvenile Division. Ohio provides online access to court records through the state's Supreme Court public access system, though Union County also maintains some local case information. The Ohio Courts Network website (www.courtsnetwork.ohio.gov) allows searching for cases by party name, case number, or attorney. However, online access may be limited for certain case types, and more detailed records often require visiting the Clerk of Courts office in person at 233 West Sixth Street, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 645-3006. The Clerk of Courts maintains all case files, judgments, and court orders. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $2.00 per page plus a $1.00 certification fee. Regular copies are generally $0.25 per page. Search fees may apply for extensive research requests. Marriage licenses are also issued through the Probate Court division at a fee of approximately $60.

The Auditor's GIS mapping system provides aerial photography and parcel boundaries. For recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property, the Union County Recorder's Office maintains the official records at 233 West Sixth Street, Suite 3, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 645-3004. The Recorder's website at www.co.union.oh.us/recorder.aspx offers free online access to search and view recorded documents dating back multiple decades. Users can search by name (grantor or grantee), document type, book and page, or permanent parcel number. Most documents can be viewed and printed free of charge through the online system. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page, plus a $1.00 certification fee if needed. The Recorder's office accepts documents for recording Monday through Friday during business hours, with fees varying by document type. The Union County GIS system provides interactive mapping tools showing property boundaries, zoning, floodplains, and infrastructure, accessible through the county Auditor's website. All property record searches can be conducted online without visiting the courthouse.

Major employers affecting the Raymond area include Honda of America Manufacturing in nearby Marysville, which operates extensive automotive production and research facilities and employs thousands of workers throughout Union County. The Marysville Exempted Village School District is another significant employer for Raymond-area residents. The proximity to U.S. Route 33, a major transportation corridor connecting Columbus to northwest Ohio, has facilitated some commercial development in eastern Union County, though Raymond itself remains largely undeveloped. Union County's median household income is approximately $72,000, above the Ohio state average, reflecting the county's growth as part of the Columbus metropolitan expansion. Recent years have seen significant residential development pressure in Union County as Columbus continues to grow northward, though Raymond has maintained its rural character. The community benefits economically from its location within the Columbus region while preserving agricultural and small-town identity. Small local businesses, including farms, home-based enterprises, and service providers, constitute much of Raymond's immediate economic activity, while larger employment opportunities are found in Marysville and beyond.

Raymond, Ohio is an unincorporated community without its own police department, so law enforcement services are provided primarily by the Union County Sheriff's Office, located at 221 West Fifth Street, Marysville, OH 43040. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (937) 645-4010, and their website is www.co.union.oh.us/sheriff.aspx. The Sheriff's Office handles all patrol duties, criminal investigations, accident reports, and emergency response for Raymond and other unincorporated areas of Union County. Residents can request copies of police reports, incident reports, and accident reports by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person or submitting a written request. Some basic information may be available by phone, but formal records typically require a written request under Ohio's Public Records Act. The Union County Sheriff's Office also operates the Union County Jail at the same Fifth Street location, and maintains an online inmate roster that can be accessed through the county website. The inmate search system provides information including current inmates' names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates. Mugshot photographs are typically available upon request. All public records requests to law enforcement agencies in Ohio are governed by Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, which requires government agencies to make public records available for inspection and copying within a reasonable time. The law defines public records broadly and establishes that agencies may charge only actual cost for copies. Requests do not need to be in writing, though written requests are recommended for formal documentation. The Sheriff's Office may redact certain information related to ongoing investigations, confidential informants, or records that would interfere with law enforcement operations, but most incident reports, arrest records, and jail booking information are publicly accessible.

Ohio offers online ordering through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional processing fees and typical processing times of 4-6 weeks for mail requests or expedited options available. Birth records in Ohio are restricted to the individual (if 18 or older), parents listed on the certificate, legal representatives, or others who can demonstrate a direct and tangible interest. Death certificates are more accessible but still require proper identification and relationship documentation. The Union County Health Department at 940 London Avenue, Suite 1100, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 642-2053, also maintains birth and death records for events occurring in Union County and can process vital record requests, often with faster service for local records. Marriage licenses are issued by the Union County Probate Court at 233 West Sixth Street, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 645-3020. The fee for a marriage license is approximately $60, and couples must apply in person with valid identification. There is no waiting period in Ohio, and licenses are valid for 60 days. Marriage records are public and can be searched through the Probate Court. Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts as part of the domestic relations case files in the Court of Common Pleas. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $2.00 per page plus $1.00 certification fee. Union County vital records are generally available from the early 1900s forward, with older records possibly requiring research at the Ohio Historical Society.

Fictitious name registrations (assumed names or DBAs) must be filed with the Union County Clerk of Courts at 233 West Sixth Street, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 645-3006, at a fee of approximately $50. For formal business entity formation, the Ohio Secretary of State Business Services Division maintains the official registry of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities. The Ohio Business Central website at www.businessexpress.ohio.gov provides free online searching of all registered businesses in Ohio, including those based in Raymond. Users can search by business name, business ID number, or registered agent to verify entity status, view filing history, check officers and directors, and confirm registered agent information. New business formation can be completed online through the same portal, with LLC filing fees of $99 and corporation fees of $125. The Ohio Secretary of State also maintains the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filing system for secured transactions and liens on business assets, searchable at www.sos.state.oh.us. Union County property tax records for commercial properties can be searched through the County Auditor's website, showing assessed values for business real estate and personal property tax accounts. The Union County Development Corporation may offer resources for new businesses establishing operations in the Raymond area, though most regulatory compliance occurs at the state level for Ohio businesses.

Raymond voters are served by the Union County Board of Elections, located at 233 West Sixth Street, Suite 5, Marysville, OH 43040, phone (937) 642-2836, website www.co.union.oh.us/boe.aspx. Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Secretary of State's website at olvr.ohiosos.gov, by mail, or in person at the Board of Elections. The registration deadline is 30 days before any election. Valid Ohio driver's license or state ID number is required for online registration, or the last four digits of Social Security number. Raymond, as an unincorporated community without municipal government, does not hold local city elections for mayor or council. Residents vote in Union County, state, and federal elections, as well as for Allen Township trustees and fiscal officer in local township elections. Township trustees are elected to four-year terms with elections typically held in odd-numbered years during the November general election. Raymond residents can find their specific polling place by using the polling location lookup tool on the Ohio Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location or by contacting the Union County Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Union County reported strong voter turnout with approximately 69% of registered voters casting ballots, consistent with the county's historically high participation rates. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Raymond and Union County voters will decide several important races. Ohio will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and one U.S. Senate seat (Class III). State legislative races include Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives seats, with Raymond falling in specific legislative districts determined by recent redistricting. County-level offices on the ballot will include Union County Commissioner seats, possibly the Sheriff, Prosecutor, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, Engineer, and Coroner, depending on term schedules. Union County Common Pleas Court judges may also face election or retention. Allen Township will likely have trustee positions on the ballot. Ohio allows absentee voting by mail for any registered voter; applications can be submitted online through the Board of Elections website or by mail, with the completed ballot due by 7:30 PM on Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Board of Elections office beginning approximately four weeks before Election Day. Public election records in Ohio include voter registration lists (available for legitimate election purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees (searchable at www.ohiosos.gov), candidate filing information, petitions for ballot issues, and precinct-level election results. The Union County Board of Elections maintains historical election results and makes them publicly available, typically posting unofficial results on election night and certified results within weeks of each election.