Tiro, Ohio Public Records

The bond and bail process follows Ohio state laws, allowing for cash, surety, or property bonds, and recently arrested individuals can be located through the Sheriff's Office or the Justice Center's online resources.

For misdemeanor offenses and smaller civil matters, Tiro residents fall under the jurisdiction of the Bucyrus Municipal Court, 500 South Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-7832, which handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, and civil cases up to $15,000. Ohio provides a statewide court records search through the Ohio Supreme Court's public access system at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/roster/, though not all case details are available online. Crawford County also provides some case information through the Clerk of Courts office at (419) 562-7941. Certified copies of court documents cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page, per Ohio Revised Code Section 2303.26. Requesters must provide case numbers or party names for searches, and some records involving juveniles or sealed cases are restricted under Ohio law.

The Auditor maintains a free online property search tool at http://crawford.eauditor.com where users can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view current and historical assessment data, tax amounts, and property transfers. The Crawford County Recorder's Office, located at 112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-4485, records and indexes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, rights-of-way, and other real estate documents. The Recorder's online database at http://crawford.ohiorecorder.us provides free access to scanned documents dating back several decades; users can search by grantor/grantee name, parcel number, or document type. Recording fees are set by Ohio Revised Code Section 317.32 and vary by document type, typically $34.00 for the first two pages and $8.00 for each additional page. Crawford County also offers a GIS mapping system through the Auditor's website with parcel boundaries, zoning, aerial imagery, and ownership overlays for spatial property research.

Major employers in the greater Crawford County area include Timken Company in Bucyrus (aerospace and industrial bearings), Atlas Iron & Metal in Bucyrus, Avita Health System (now part of OhioHealth) hospitals in Bucyrus and Galion, and the Buckeye Central Local School District. The median household income for Chatfield Township was approximately $52,000 according to recent census estimates, slightly below the Crawford County median. Tiro's small commercial base includes a handful of home-based businesses, small farms, and service providers. The closure of several manufacturing facilities in Galion over the past two decades has impacted the regional economy, though agricultural land values have remained relatively stable. Crawford County's overall economy remains anchored in manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and education, with Tiro serving as a quiet residential community for those working in the county's larger towns.

Tiro is an unincorporated community and does not have its own police department. Law enforcement services for Tiro and Chatfield Township are provided by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, located at 3613 State Route 98, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-7906, website http://www.crawfordcountysheriff.com. The Sheriff's Office handles all patrol, investigations, and incident response for unincorporated areas of Crawford County. Residents can request copies of police reports, accident reports, and incident records by submitting a public records request in person at the Sheriff's Office or in writing; many records are subject to redaction under Ohio law for ongoing investigations or privacy concerns. The Crawford County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same address, maintains an online inmate roster searchable at http://www.crawfordcountysheriff.com/inmates. The roster displays current inmates, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots where available. Ohio's Public Records Act, Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, requires government agencies to make public records available for inspection and copying at cost within a reasonable time. Requesters do not need to provide a reason for requesting records, though agencies may require identification and charge reasonable copying fees. For arrest records, jail logs, and criminal history, residents may also contact the Bucyrus Police Department at 500 S. Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-1006, for incidents occurring within city limits.

The Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics office, 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, OH 43215, phone (614) 466-2531, website https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics, also issues certified birth and death certificates for all Ohio births and deaths for a fee of $25.00 per copy with online ordering available through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com. Processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks by mail, or same-day in person. Death certificates are similarly available from Crawford County Health Department or the state office with the same fees and ID requirements. Marriage licenses are issued by the Crawford County Probate Court, 112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-8761; the fee is $60.00 and both applicants must appear in person with valid identification and Social Security numbers. Marriage records and certified copies are maintained by the Probate Court. Divorce records are filed with the Clerk of Courts, Domestic Relations Division, same address, phone (419) 562-7941. Ohio vital records less than 100 years old are restricted to qualified applicants under Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.24.

Businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Trade Name Registration (DBA) with the Crawford County Clerk of Courts at 112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-7941; the filing fee is approximately $39.00 and must be renewed every five years. Ohio business entities including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and nonprofits register with the Ohio Secretary of State, Business Services Division. The state maintains a free searchable database at https://businesssearch.ohiosos.gov where users can look up entity status, formation dates, registered agents, principal office addresses, and officers/members. UCC financing statements and lien searches are also filed with the Ohio Secretary of State and searchable online at https://www.sos.state.oh.us/businesses/ucc-search/. Commercial property tax assessments for businesses in Tiro are administered by the Crawford County Auditor and searchable online at http://crawford.eauditor.com. Business personal property tax returns must be filed annually with the County Auditor by March 31 under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5711.

Tiro voters are served by the Crawford County Board of Elections, located at 112 East Mansfield Street, Room 107, Bucyrus, OH 44820, phone (419) 562-7941, website https://www.crawfordcountyohio.net/board-of-elections. Ohio residents can register to vote online at https://olvr.ohiosos.gov, by mail, or in person; the deadline to register is 30 days before any election. Applicants must provide an Ohio driver's license or the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with proof of residency. Tiro is part of Chatfield Township and does not have municipal elections for mayor or city council, as it is an unincorporated community. Residents vote in Crawford County elections for county commissioners, sheriff, auditor, recorder, and other countywide offices, as well as township trustees and fiscal officer for Chatfield Township. State and federal elections include races for Ohio Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House (Ohio's 4th Congressional District), Ohio Senate District 26, and Ohio House District 87. Tiro voters can look up their assigned polling place and sample ballot at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location/ by entering their name and date of birth or address. In the November 2024 general election, Crawford County reported approximately 61% voter turnout with roughly 26,500 ballots cast out of 43,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Ohio voters will decide races for Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Ohio General Assembly seats, Crawford County offices (commissioners, prosecutor, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, recorder, engineer, coroner), Chatfield Township trustees, and various ballot issues and levies. Public election records in Ohio include voter registration files (available for purchase or inspection under Ohio Revised Code Section 3503.26), campaign finance reports searchable at https://www.ohiosos.gov/campaign-finance/, candidate filings, precinct-level results, and absentee ballot statistics. Ohio offers no-excuse absentee voting; applications are available at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting/ and must be submitted by mail, online, or in person to the Crawford County Board of Elections no later than three days before the election for mail ballots, or in person through the day before Election Day for in-person early voting at the Board of Elections office.