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South Charleston Mayor's Court
The South Charleston Mayor’s Court hears traffic and village ordinance cases and keeps the records of them.
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As a small town, South Charleston relies on Clark County and the State of Ohio for its public records. The cards below are the Ohio state offices, and the Clark County offices are on our Clark County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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South Charleston village directory
The Village of South Charleston lists its offices and officials with the contacts for village business.
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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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Vital records
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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South Charleston at a glance
- County
- Clark County
- County seat
- Springfield
- Population
- 1,706
- Clark County population
- 136,001
- Local records
- Clark County offices
- ZIP codes
- 45368
About South Charleston public records
South Charleston, a place of 1,706 people, keeps its own council and town business records. The Clark County offices are in Springfield, the county seat. Each Clark County office is listed on our Clark County page.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in South Charleston, Ohio
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation with a South Charleston address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $4,753 in back wages agreed for 85 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 1
- Back wages agreed
- $4,753
- Workers due back wages
- 85
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 1
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Diamond Logistics, Inc. | 1 | $4,753 | 85 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in South Charleston, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Ohio wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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South Charleston public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in South Charleston, Ohio?
Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for South Charleston. 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 South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, Ohio?
Deeds for property in South Charleston are recorded by the county recorder, the county auditor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Clark County page lists those offices.
How do I find business license records in South Charleston, Ohio?
Businesses that operate in South Charleston 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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