Brown County Clerk of Courts (OH): Case Search & Records
The Brown County Clerk of Courts in Georgetown, Ohio keeps and protects records for the Brown County Common Pleas Court and provides related Clerk of Courts services. The office also connects users with Brown County Municipal Court records and Ohio title services through the Brown County court website.
Use this guide to search Brown County case records, understand the difference between Common Pleas and Municipal Court, find the correct court office on Google Map, request verified records, locate the Title Division, and avoid confusing court records with Probate Court, Juvenile Court, Recorder, Auditor, or other county offices.
Independent informational guide. Last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current court hours, record availability, filing fees, payment rules, and location details directly with the official Clerk or court before filing, paying, or visiting.
Quick Facts: Brown County Clerk of Courts
How to Search Brown County Court Records Online
Brown County provides online record access through its CaseLook system. There are separate search paths for Common Pleas Court and Municipal Court, and each system includes an official legal disclaimer before a user continues to the search page.
Online case information is helpful for checking case numbers, parties, docket activity, hearing history, and case status. However, the Brown County court disclaimer warns that online information may lag behind filings or judicial action, and users should verify important information directly with the Clerk or court.
Official Common Pleas searchBrown County Common Pleas CaseLook Record Search
After opening this link:
- Read the CaseLook legal disclaimer before continuing.
- Continue only if you understand that online information may be delayed, changed, amended, or incomplete.
- Search by case number first if you have it.
- If you do not have a case number, search by party name and narrow the result with filing date, case type, or other available details.
- Open the matching case and review the docket entries, party names, filings, case status, and court events.
- For verified records, certified copies, old files, or time-sensitive information, contact the Clerk instead of relying only on the screen result.
Official Municipal searchBrown County Municipal Court CaseLook Record Search
After opening this link:
- Read the Municipal Court CaseLook disclaimer.
- Use this search for Municipal Court cases, not Common Pleas cases.
- Search by case number, party name, citation information, or other available search fields.
- Review the case carefully before making a payment or assuming a court date changed.
- If the record is missing or unclear, send a request to the Municipal Court or visit the court during regular business hours.
Brown County Common Pleas Court Records
The Brown County Clerk of Courts keeps records connected with the Brown County Common Pleas Court. The county describes the Clerk’s primary duty as keeping accurate records of proceedings in the county Common Pleas Court and performing similar duties for the Court of Appeals.
Common Pleas records can include civil actions, felony criminal proceedings, judgment entries, motions, orders, case costs, appeals paperwork, and docket information. Some files may be restricted, sealed, old, or not fully available through online access.
Official Common Pleas pageBrown County Common Pleas Clerk Page
After opening this link:
- Use the Record Search link for public CaseLook access.
- Use the Forms link if you need the Public Records Request Form or sensitive-information sheet.
- Use the Location page before visiting the courthouse in Georgetown.
- Read the legal disclaimer because court personnel are not permitted to provide legal advice.
- Call the Clerk when a record must be verified, certified, or checked for current status.
Brown County Municipal Court Records
The Brown County Municipal Court handles traffic and criminal misdemeanor cases, preliminary hearings in felony cases, civil matters with claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, and evictions. The Municipal Court Judge may also perform marriage ceremonies.
Municipal Court is often the correct place for traffic tickets, misdemeanor charges, small civil cases, local eviction filings, and many payment or waiver questions. Do not use the Common Pleas search if your case number, citation, or notice belongs to Municipal Court.
Official Municipal Court pageBrown County Municipal Court
After opening this link:
- Use Record Search if you need to look up a Municipal Court case.
- Use Online Payments only after confirming the case number and payment eligibility.
- Check the Waiver & Bond Schedule before assuming a traffic or misdemeanor matter can be resolved without appearing.
- Read Local Court Rules if you are filing or appearing without an attorney.
- Call Municipal Court if you have a deadline, payment issue, or unclear court date.
Request Brown County Court Records, Copies, and Verified Information
CaseLook is useful for public lookup, but it is not always enough for official use. If you need a certified copy, a verified docket, a record for another agency, or a document not visible online, contact the Clerk or use the Public Records Request Form listed on the Common Pleas forms page.
When requesting records, provide specific details. Good requests include the case number, party names, court type, filing year, document title, and whether you need a plain copy, certified copy, or only case-status confirmation.
Official formsBrown County Common Pleas Court Forms
After opening this link:
- Download the Public Records Request Form when a formal records request is useful.
- Use the Personal Identifier/Sensitive Information Sheet if the court requires sensitive information to be handled separately.
- Write the case number and exact document names if you know them.
- State whether you need certified copies or plain copies.
- Call the Clerk before mailing payment if the total cost depends on page count or certification.
Brown County Clerk of Courts Google Map, Locations, Phone Numbers & Hours
Brown County court offices are located in Georgetown, Ohio. The Common Pleas Court and Clerk of Courts record functions are listed at 101 S. Main St., while Municipal Court is listed at 770 Mount Orab Pike.
Common Pleas Court / Clerk of Courts
Address: Court House Square, 101 S. Main St., Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: 937-378-3100
Verified records: 937-378-4740
Fax: 937-378-4212
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays.
Best for: Common Pleas case records, public-record requests, civil and felony matters, appeals paperwork, docket verification, and courthouse record questions.
Brown County Municipal Court
Address: 770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: 937-378-6358
Fax: 937-378-2462
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays.
Best for: traffic, misdemeanor, small claims, evictions, municipal civil matters, online payments, waiver/bond schedule, and Municipal Court CaseLook search.
Brown County Clerk of Courts Title Division
The Brown County Clerk of Courts Title Division issues certificates of title and collects required sales tax for motor vehicles and other titled property. Ohio title services commonly include automobiles, motorcycles, mobile homes, boats, boat motors, ATVs, off-highway motorcycles, waverunners, and jet skis.
Brown County title-location pages and state title-office listings may display address details differently, so call before visiting if your transaction is urgent. The Clerk title page lists Title Division phone service at 937-378-3863.
Title Division
Address commonly listed by Clerk location page:
740 Mt. Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121
Phone: 937-378-3863
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; closed legal holidays.
Ohio BMV listing note
The Ohio BMV title office search may list Brown County Title Office as 9116 Hamer Rd., Suite 105, Georgetown, OH 45121.
Best action: call 937-378-3863 before visiting to confirm the current entrance and service counter.
Late title filing reminder
The Brown County Title Division notes a $5 penalty if a new certificate of title is not applied for within 30 days of purchase or transfer.
Official title pageBrown County Title Division
After opening this link:
- Review the title topic that matches your transaction, such as buying, selling, duplicate title, lien satisfaction, out-of-state title, or name/address change.
- Confirm whether you need proof of ownership, odometer statement, power of attorney, lien release, or photo ID.
- Call the Title Division if the office address or entrance is unclear.
- Check payment rules for sales tax, title fees, and related charges before visiting.
- Complete title transfer promptly to avoid late filing penalties.
Forms, Public Records Requests, Local Rules & Filing Help
Brown County court users should use official forms and rules from the appropriate court. Common Pleas, Municipal Court, Probate/Juvenile Court, and Recorder filings are not interchangeable.
If you are self-represented, remember that staff can usually explain filing procedures, fees, and where to submit records, but cannot provide legal advice or select legal claims for you.
Common Pleas formsBrown County Common Pleas Forms
After opening this link:
- Download only the form that matches your court and case type.
- Use the Public Records Request Form for court-record requests when a written request is helpful.
- Use the sensitive-information sheet when required so protected personal identifiers are not placed in public filings incorrectly.
- Confirm filing fees and copy requirements with the Clerk before submitting documents.
Ohio formsSupreme Court of Ohio Forms
After opening this link:
- Choose the form category that matches your legal issue.
- Read the instructions before filling out forms.
- Check Brown County local rules before filing, because counties can require additional local steps.
- Ask an attorney or legal-help organization if you are unsure which form applies.
Legal informationOhio Legal Help
After opening this link:
- Search by issue, such as eviction, small claims, criminal record sealing, debt, divorce, custody, or probate.
- Use Ohio-specific guidance and check eligibility limits before relying on a guide.
- Use the local-help tools if you need legal aid, a clinic, or attorney referral.
- Return to the Brown County court site when you know which filing, record, or case type you need.
Make Sure You Are Contacting the Right Brown County Office
“Brown County records” can mean several different offices. The Clerk of Courts is the right starting point for Common Pleas court records, Municipal Court case searches, court-record requests, and title services, but not every public record belongs there.
Use Clerk of Courts / Municipal Court for
- Common Pleas case search.
- Common Pleas civil and criminal court records.
- Municipal traffic and misdemeanor records.
- Small claims and eviction records filed in Municipal Court.
- Verified docket information and court-record requests.
- Ohio vehicle and watercraft title services.
- Court costs, fines, and online payments when eligible.
You may need another office for
- Deeds, mortgages, liens, and subdivision plats: Brown County Recorder.
- Estates, marriage licenses, guardianship, juvenile matters, and adoptions: Probate/Juvenile Court.
- Property valuation and tax maps: Brown County Auditor.
- Property tax payments: Brown County Treasurer.
- Arrest, jail, or sheriff records: Brown County Sheriff or the arresting agency.
- Birth and death records: health department or vital-records process.
Official recorderBrown County Recorder
After opening this link:
- Use the Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plats, and most real-estate recording records.
- Use the online real estate search if your document is a recorded land document.
- Call 937-378-6478 if you need help identifying a recorded document.
- Return to the Clerk of Courts only if the document is part of a court case file.
Official probate/juvenileBrown County Probate/Juvenile Court
After opening this link:
- Use Probate Court for estates, marriage licenses, guardianship, and other probate matters.
- Use Juvenile Court for juvenile matters handled by that court.
- Call Probate at 937-378-6549 or Juvenile at 937-378-6726 when the record is not a Common Pleas or Municipal Court record.
- Review payment and dress-code notes before visiting for hearings or filings.
Related Internal Guides for Ohio Clerk of Courts Searches
These related Ohio clerk guides can help users continue their search if the case, court, or title issue belongs to another county or a broader Clerk of Courts service category.
Official Brown County Court and Records Resources
Use these official sources for current case search access, office locations, court forms, title services, payment guidance, probate matters, and recorder records.
Privacy, Public Records & Legal Use Notice
Some court records may be sealed, restricted, confidential, delayed, incomplete online, or unavailable for public internet access. Juvenile matters, certain probate files, victim information, sealed criminal records, protected personal identifiers, and records restricted by law or court order may require special handling.
This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Brown County Clerk of Courts, Brown County Municipal Court, or Brown County government website. This website is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this guide or linked record searches for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.
Brown County Clerk of Courts FAQs
1. How do I search Brown County Clerk of Courts records online?
Use the official Brown County Common Pleas CaseLook search for Common Pleas records. Read the disclaimer, continue to the search page, and search by case number or party name. For traffic, misdemeanor, small claims, eviction, and other Municipal Court matters, use the Brown County Municipal Court CaseLook search.
2. Where is the Brown County Clerk of Courts located?
The Common Pleas Court and Clerk of Courts record location is listed at Court House Square, 101 S. Main St., Georgetown, OH 45121. The main Common Pleas phone number is 937-378-3100.
3. What is the phone number for verified Brown County Common Pleas records?
The Brown County Common Pleas CaseLook disclaimer directs users who need verified and timely record information to call 937-378-4740 during regular business hours or access records at the Clerk’s office.
4. What are the Brown County Common Pleas Court hours?
The Brown County Common Pleas Court location page lists hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed legal holidays. Confirm current hours before visiting near holidays or emergency closures.
5. Where is Brown County Municipal Court located?
Brown County Municipal Court is located at 770 Mount Orab Pike, Georgetown, OH 45121. The phone number is 937-378-6358, and the court lists hours as 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed legal holidays.
6. What types of cases does Brown County Municipal Court handle?
Brown County Municipal Court handles traffic and criminal misdemeanor cases, preliminary hearings in felony cases, civil matters with claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $6,000, and evictions.
7. Are Brown County online case records official certified records?
No. CaseLook is an online public-access tool and may contain delayed or incomplete information. For verified records, certified copies, or time-sensitive legal use, contact the Clerk or visit the appropriate court during regular business hours.
8. Does the Brown County Clerk of Courts process passports?
The Brown County government Clerk page says passports are no longer processed with the County Clerk of Courts and are now processed at the U.S. Post Office at 201 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, OH 45121. An appointment is recommended for new passport filings.
9. Does the Brown County Clerk of Courts handle deeds and mortgages?
No. Deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plats, and most real-estate recording documents belong with the Brown County Recorder, not the Clerk of Courts case search system.
10. Is this page the official Brown County Clerk of Courts website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official Brown County Clerk of Courts, Common Pleas, Municipal Court, Title Division, Probate/Juvenile Court, Recorder, and Ohio court links in this article for official records, forms, maps, fees, and service updates.