Columbiana County Records Search

Columbiana County public records are held at the courthouse in the county seat of Lisbon. The Clerk of Courts keeps all court filings, while the Recorder maintains land documents and property records. You can search recorded land documents and UCC filings online for free through the Recorder's search tool. Court records from the Common Pleas Court are available at the clerk's window during business hours. Ohio's public records act under R.C. 149.43 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy these files. Columbiana County sits in the eastern part of the state near the Pennsylvania border, and its courthouse offices serve a rural population spread across the county.

Columbiana County Clerk of Courts

Anthony J. Dattilio serves as the Columbiana County Clerk of Courts. The office is at 105 S. Market St, P.O. Box 349, Lisbon, Ohio 44432. You can reach the office at 330-424-6678 or by email at tdattilio@ccclerk.org. The Clerk maintains all records for the Columbiana County Court of Common Pleas, which is the main trial court for the county.

Court public records in Columbiana County cover a wide range of case types. The Common Pleas Court handles felony criminal cases, major civil disputes, foreclosures, domestic relations matters like divorces and custody cases, and probate issues including estates and guardianships. All of these filings are public records that anyone can ask to see under R.C. 149.43. The clerk's office keeps both current and historical case files. For older cases, the records may be stored in an archive section that takes a bit longer to pull.

Walk-in requests during business hours are the fastest way to get court records. Phone and mail requests also work.

Columbiana County Property Public Records

The Columbiana County Recorder's Office is at 105 South Market St., Lisbon, OH 44432. Phone is (330) 424-9517. The Recorder keeps all land records and property documents for the county. You can do a free search of Columbiana County recorded land documents and UCC filings online by name, book and page, or instrument number.

Property public records in Columbiana County include deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plat maps, and other documents tied to real estate. The Recorder files and indexes each document so it can be found through multiple search methods. If you need a certified copy of a deed or mortgage, the cost is $2 per page plus a small certification fee. The county office is the most affordable place to get official copies of property records. Private companies sometimes send homeowners letters offering to sell deed copies for much more than what the county charges. Always check with the Recorder first.

The Columbiana County Recorder provides free online search access to recorded land documents and UCC filings.

Columbiana County Court Records

The Columbiana County Court of Common Pleas is the county's main trial court. It sits in the courthouse at 105 S. Market Street in Lisbon. The court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil matters with large dollar amounts, domestic relations cases, and probate matters. Each division keeps its own set of records, but the Clerk of Courts is responsible for filing and preserving all of them.

Columbiana County also has municipal courts that handle smaller cases. These courts deal with misdemeanor crimes, traffic tickets, small claims, and minor civil disputes. Records from these courts are also public under Ohio law. You may need to contact the specific municipal court for those records rather than the Common Pleas clerk. The county has several smaller towns and villages that may operate mayor's courts for local ordinance violations and minor traffic offenses. Mayor's court records are kept at the individual court location, not at the county courthouse.

The Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, marriage licenses, and name changes. These are separate from the other divisions but still fall under public records law.

How to Get Columbiana County Records

Ohio law under R.C. 149.43 makes it easy to get public records in Columbiana County. You can request records in person at the courthouse, by phone, by email, or by mail. No special form is needed. You do not have to give your name or explain why you want the records. Just tell the office what files you need and they must provide them promptly.

Standard copy costs are about $0.05 per page at most county offices. Certified copies cost more and the price varies by office and document type. If your request gets denied, the office must put the denial in writing and tell you which law exempts the record. Sealed records, juvenile files, and active investigation materials are among the types that may be withheld. For everything else, you have a right to see and copy it. If you disagree with a denial, file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims for $25 or call the Attorney General at (800) 282-0515 for free mediation.

• Call the Clerk at 330-424-6678 for court records
• Call the Recorder at (330) 424-9517 for property records
• Visit the courthouse at 105 S. Market St. in Lisbon
• No form or ID needed to request records
• Standard copies cost about $0.05 per page

Columbiana County Vital Records

Birth and death certificates in Columbiana County come from the local Health Department. The Health Department has access to the state vital records system, so you can get a certified birth certificate for any Ohio county from the local office. Death certificates are available for events that occurred in Columbiana County. Marriage licenses are issued through the Probate Court in Lisbon, and divorce records sit with the Clerk of Courts.

For older vital records, the Ohio Department of Health in Columbus keeps birth records from December 20, 1908 and death records from 1971 forward. Fees vary depending on whether you get records from the local or state office. Plan to bring a photo ID when picking up vital records in person. The local office is the quickest option for most people, especially if you live in or near Columbiana County. Mail and online ordering through VitalChek are also available for those who cannot visit in person.

Nearby Counties

Columbiana County borders these counties. Each has its own public records offices and search tools.