Strasburg, Ohio Public Records

The Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, located at 125 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-365-3243), is the general trial court handling felony criminal cases, civil cases over $15,000, domestic relations matters including divorce and custody, probate cases, and juvenile matters. The Court of Common Pleas is divided into General Division, Domestic Relations Division, and Probate/Juvenile Division, each with separate case filings. Ohio court records can be searched online through the Ohio Supreme Court's public access portal at www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/apps/ctrack, which provides case information from courts throughout the state, though not all records are fully digitized. The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts, located at the same address as Common Pleas Court (phone: 330-365-3243, website: www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/clerk), maintains official court records and charges fees for certified copies: typically $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page for certified documents, with search fees of $1.00 per name per year searched. Case filings, dockets, judgments, and civil records are public unless sealed by court order, and requests can be made in person, by mail, or sometimes online depending on the record type.

The site includes detailed parcel information, sales history, and tax payment status. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property, the Tuscarawas County Recorder's Office, located at 125 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-365-3255, website: www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/recorder), maintains an online searchable database at www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/recorder where the public can search and view recorded documents. Many documents are available as free digital images, though some older records may require in-person research or paid copies. The Recorder charges fees for certified copies and recording new documents according to Ohio Revised Code fee schedules. Tuscarawas County also provides a GIS mapping system at gis.co.tuscarawas.oh.us, offering interactive parcel maps, zoning information, aerial photography, and property boundary data that can be searched by address or parcel identifier, providing a comprehensive view of property information for Strasburg and throughout the county.

The village's economy historically centered on agriculture, and farming remains important in surrounding areas, with dairy operations, crop farming, and agricultural services contributing to local employment. Manufacturing facilities in and near Strasburg include small to mid-sized operations producing industrial components, metal fabrication, and specialty products that supply regional industries. Strasburg's location along State Route 21 provides access to Canton to the north and Dover-New Philadelphia to the south, allowing residents to commute to major employers including TimkenSteel, Diebold Nixdorf, and healthcare facilities like Union Hospital and Cleveland Clinic hospitals in the region. Retail businesses in Strasburg serve local residents with grocery stores, gas stations, and service businesses clustered near the village center. Median household income in Strasburg is estimated around $52,000-$58,000, slightly below the statewide Ohio median. Tourism related to Amish Country, though centered more heavily in Holmes County to the west and western Tuscarawas County, brings some economic activity to the area. Recent economic development has focused on residential growth as families seek affordable small-town living while maintaining access to employment in Canton and New Philadelphia. Strasburg's economy is closely integrated with the broader Tuscarawas County economy, which includes manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and services anchored by the Dover-New Philadelphia micropolitan area.

The Strasburg Police Department, located at 201 North Bodmer Avenue, Strasburg, OH 44680, provides law enforcement services within village limits. Residents can contact the department at (330) 878-5251 for police reports, incident records, and accident reports. The department maintains records of village police activity, and requests for copies of police reports must be submitted in writing or in person during business hours. For areas outside village limits and countywide law enforcement, the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office, located at 2205 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-339-2000, website: www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/sheriff), serves Strasburg Township and surrounding unincorporated areas. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol, investigations, and maintains records for incidents in their jurisdiction. Arrest records and jail bookings for Strasburg and Tuscarawas County can be searched through the Tuscarawas County Jail inmate roster at www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/sheriff/corrections.htm, which displays current inmates, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and sometimes mugshot photographs. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, the Ohio Public Records Act, all public records are presumed open to the public unless specifically exempted by law. Law enforcement agencies must respond to public records requests promptly, though they may redact information related to ongoing investigations, confidential informants, or personal privacy exemptions. Requesters need not state a reason for seeking records, and agencies may charge reasonable copying fees but cannot require advance payment unless the cost exceeds a certain threshold.

Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees. The Tuscarawas County Health Department, located at 897 East Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622 (phone: 330-343-5555, website: www.tchdnow.org), can also issue certified birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Tuscarawas County, often with faster service than the state office. Marriage licenses are issued by the Tuscarawas County Probate Court, located at 125 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-365-3229). The fee for a marriage license is $60.00 if both applicants complete a premarital counseling program, or $75.00 without counseling. Applicants must appear in person with valid identification and social security numbers. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division, at the same courthouse address. Only parties to the divorce, their attorneys, or those with a court order can obtain certified copies due to privacy restrictions. Ohio vital records are generally not available online for free public viewing; certified copies require proof of eligibility and payment of fees, with requesters needing to show direct and tangible interest as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.24.

Fictitious business name registrations (DBAs) in Ohio are filed with the Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts at 125 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-365-3243), with fees typically around $39.00 for registration. Ohio state business entity formation and registration is managed by the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division, 22 North Fourth Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (website: www.ohiosos.gov). The Secretary of State maintains a free online business search at www.businesssearch.ohiosos.gov where anyone can look up corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities registered in Ohio, including information on entity status, registered agent, formation date, and principal office address. Business owners can file formation documents and annual reports online through the Ohio Business Central portal. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements and lien searches are also filed with and searchable through the Ohio Secretary of State's UCC search system at www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/ucc-search. Commercial property tax assessments for businesses operating in Strasburg can be researched through the Tuscarawas County Auditor's online property database at www.tcauditor.org, which shows assessed values and tax obligations for commercial parcels. Sales tax permits and employer tax accounts are managed by the Ohio Department of Taxation, and professional licenses are issued by respective Ohio state licensing boards depending on the profession.

Strasburg voters are served by the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections, located at 2520 Glenn Highway, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (phone: 330-364-8681, website: www.tusc.co.boe.ohio.gov). The Board of Elections handles all aspects of voter registration, election administration, polling place assignments, and absentee voting for Strasburg and throughout Tuscarawas County. Ohio residents can register to vote online at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/register, with registration closing 30 days before any election. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, Ohio residents for at least 30 days, and at least 18 years old by Election Day, and must provide an Ohio driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Strasburg operates as an incorporated village with municipal elections for Mayor and Village Council members. Village elections are held in odd-numbered years, with the next regular municipal election scheduled for November 2025. Council members serve four-year staggered terms, and the Mayor serves a four-year term. Candidate filings and local ballot measures specific to Strasburg can be found through the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections, which posts sample ballots and candidate information prior to elections. Strasburg residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Ohio Secretary of State's polling place lookup at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location or by contacting the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections directly with their residential address. Ohio public election records include voter registration lists (available for legitimate election-related purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees (searchable at https://www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance), candidate petitions and filings, and official precinct-level election results, all of which are public records. In the November 2024 presidential election, Tuscarawas County reported voter turnout of approximately 68-71% of registered voters, with county results favoring Republican candidates as is typical in this traditionally conservative area of eastern Ohio. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Strasburg and Tuscarawas County voters will decide several significant races: Ohio will hold elections for Governor (incumbent Mike DeWine's term expires, though 2026 election details depend on candidacies), all of Ohio's constitutional offices including Attorney General and Secretary of State, the U.S. Senate seat currently held by J.D. Vance is not up until 2028 but the other Ohio Senate seat may be contested depending on the cycle, Ohio House of Representatives District 77 which includes Strasburg, county offices including County Commissioners, County Auditor, and other county positions, and potentially local school board and township trustee positions. Strasburg voters also participate in state legislative races for Ohio Senate District 31 and Ohio House District 77. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot by submitting an application to the Tuscarawas County Board of Elections, available online at the Board's website or through the Ohio Secretary of State. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Saturday before Election Day for mail delivery, or voters can vote absentee in-person at the Board of Elections office beginning 28 days before the election. Ohio also offers early in-person voting at the Board of Elections for several weeks before Election Day, with evening and weekend hours available.