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As a small town, Wakeman relies on Huron County for its court cases, deeds and other public records. The cards below are the county and state offices that keep them. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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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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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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Wakeman Police Department
Wakeman Police Department, with the incident reports, record requests and contacts the department publishes.
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Huron County Sheriff's Office
The Huron County Sheriff’s Office mission is to prevent crime and to ensure the safety and security of our citizens and their property.
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Wakeman Police Department
The Wakeman Police Department keeps the incident and arrest records its officers write, with its patrol division contacts.
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Huron County Clerk of Courts Case Search
Case search of the Huron County Clerk of Courts in Ohio, with the court calendar, court forms, local rules, filing fees and the title office.
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Wakeman at a glance
- County
- Huron County
- County seat
- Norwalk
- Population
- 990
- Huron County population
- 58,565
- Local records
- Huron County offices
- ZIP codes
- 44889
About Wakeman public records
Wakeman, a place of 990 people, keeps its own council and town business records. Norwalk, the county seat, is where the county offices are. See our Huron County page for every county office.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Wakeman, Ohio
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 1 investigation with a Wakeman address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $0 in back wages agreed for 0 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
- $0
- Workers due back wages
- 0
- Civil money penalties
- $857
- Employers on the record
- 1
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodansa, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Wakeman, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has 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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Wakeman public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Wakeman, Ohio?
Voter registration in Ohio is run by the Ohio Secretary of State, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for Wakeman. 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 Wakeman, 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 Wakeman, Ohio?
Deeds for property in Wakeman are recorded by the county recorder, the county auditor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Huron County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Wakeman police report?
Incident and crash reports for Wakeman come from the Wakeman Police Department, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Wakeman, Ohio?
Businesses that operate in Wakeman 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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