Clark County Clerk of Courts: Court Records, Case Search & Services

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Clark County, Ohio Clerk of Courts Guide

Clark County Clerk of Courts: Court Records, Case Search & Services

The Clark County Clerk of Courts in Ohio is the office many people need for Common Pleas court records, civil filings, felony criminal case records, domestic relations filings, appellate filings, court costs, payments, and title-office services.

This guide explains how to search Clark County court records, which portal to use for Common Pleas versus Municipal Court cases, where the Clerk’s office is located in Springfield, how title offices fit into the Clerk of Courts system, and when another Clark County office may be the correct place for public records.

Official Clerk of Courts Common Pleas Case Search Municipal Court Case Search

Independent informational guide. Last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current hours, court costs, filing rules, case access, and payment instructions on official sources before filing, paying, or visiting.

Quick Facts: Clark County Clerk of Courts

Official office Clark County Clerk of Courts, Clark County, Ohio.
Main Clerk address 101 North Limestone Street, Second Floor, Springfield, OH 45502.
Main phone 937-521-1680.
Main Clerk hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Common Pleas records Civil, felony criminal, domestic relations adult division, and Second District Court of Appeals filings for Clark County.
Municipal Court records Traffic, misdemeanor criminal, civil cases under the Municipal Court jurisdiction, small claims, parking, trusteeship, and TPO searches.
Title Division Motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle, motor home, mobile home, and watercraft title services.
Passport note Clark County Title Offices are listed as approved Passport Acceptance Agencies.
Fast answer: use the Common Pleas eServices search for Clark County Common Pleas Clerk records, use the Municipal Court case search for traffic/misdemeanor/municipal civil cases, and use the Title Division for vehicle and watercraft titles. For deeds and land records, use the Recorder, not the Clerk of Courts.

Common Pleas Clerk Records: Civil, Felony Criminal, Domestic Relations, and Appeals

The Clark County Clerk of Courts maintains filing, docketing, indexing, and preservation of court pleadings for civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, domestic relations adult division cases, and Clark County’s portion of filings for the Second District Court of Appeals.

The Legal Division is the part of the Clerk’s office most people need for Common Pleas court-record questions. It handles civil filings, felony criminal records, domestic relations filings, judgment liens, subpoenas, notices of appeal, and related court documents.

Civil Department Accepts new civil complaints, issues summonses, maintains pleadings, and issues subpoenas when a case is ready for trial.
Criminal Department Receives and maintains felony case files and executes documents such as indictments, arraignment paperwork, subpoenas, and notices of appeal.
Domestic Relations Files, dockets, and distributes court papers for divorce, dissolution, Civil Protection Orders, Civil Stalking Orders, and foreign support orders.
Court of Appeals The Clerk receives, files, and conveys appeals filed from trial courts in Clark County to the Second District Court of Appeals.

Official divisionClark County Clerk Legal Division

After opening this link:

  1. Review the Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations, and Court of Appeals descriptions.
  2. Use the case-record access disclaimer link if you need Common Pleas online records.
  3. Check the current court costs, local rules, subpoena forms, domestic rules, and e-filing rule links before filing.
  4. For Civil Protection Order forms, read the note about the filing location and daily cutoff before visiting.
  5. Remember that Clerk staff cannot give legal advice or choose forms for you.

Clark County Municipal Court Records and Services

The Clark County Municipal Court is a separate court system from Common Pleas, but many users reach it while searching for the Clerk of Courts because traffic, misdemeanor criminal, parking, and local civil matters often begin there.

The Municipal Court states that it has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases with a total claim under $15,000, small claims, forcible entry and detainer actions, replevin, trustee cases, and qualifying matters originating in Clark County, Ohio.

Municipal Court address 50 East Columbia Street, Springfield, OH 45502.
Municipal Court hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Criminal/Traffic 937-328-3700.
Civil Division 937-328-3715.
Traffic phone 937-328-3726.
Parking phone 937-328-3713.

Official Municipal CourtClark County Municipal Court Information

After opening this link:

  1. Review the Municipal Court jurisdiction description to confirm your case belongs there.
  2. Check the court location, building layout, parking information, and hours before visiting.
  3. Use the courthouse directory if you need a direct department or floor location.
  4. Use the Municipal Court case search link for traffic, misdemeanor, small claims, and municipal civil case lookup.

Clark County Clerk of Courts Google Map, Address, Hours, and Contact

The main Clark County Clerk of Courts office for Common Pleas records is located at 101 North Limestone Street in Springfield. Municipal Court services are nearby at 50 East Columbia Street, while title services use separate title office locations.

Main Clerk of Courts Office

Address: 101 North Limestone Street, Second Floor, Springfield, OH 45502

Phone: 937-521-1680

Email: clerkofcourts@clarkcountyohio.gov

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Best for: Common Pleas civil, felony criminal, domestic relations adult division, appeals, records, court costs, court forms, and Clerk of Courts questions.

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Common Pleas / Main Clerk

101 North Limestone Street
Second Floor
Springfield, OH 45502

Phone: 937-521-1680

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Municipal Court

50 East Columbia Street
Springfield, OH 45502

Criminal/Traffic: 937-328-3700

Civil: 937-328-3715

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Common CPO Filing Note

Civil Protection Order forms are noted as being filed at the Clark County Title Office in the A.B. Graham Building, 55 East Columbia Street, Springfield.

Cutoff: filings are accepted until 3:00 p.m. daily, subject to official availability.

Official contactClark County Clerk of Courts Staff Directory

After opening this link:

  1. Confirm the main Clerk office address, phone number, and hours.
  2. Choose Civil, Criminal, Domestic Division, Foreclosure, Garnishments, or Court of Appeals if your question belongs to a specific department.
  3. Use the listed email only for appropriate Clerk questions and avoid sending sensitive personal or payment information by email.
  4. Call before visiting if your record may be old, sealed, off-site, or requires staff research.

Clark County Clerk of Courts Title Division

In Ohio, Clerk of Courts offices commonly include an Auto Title Division. Clark County’s Title Division issues and maintains titles for automobiles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, motor homes, mobile homes, and watercraft vessels for individuals, businesses, and dealerships.

The County notes that most title transactions are completed in a few minutes and that the taxes owed are based on the county sales tax. Bring a valid driver’s license or photo ID and verify forms before visiting.

Springfield Title Office

31 North Limestone Street
Springfield, OH 45502
Entrance on Columbia Street

Phone: 937-521-1835

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New Carlisle Title Office

430 North Main Street
New Carlisle, OH 45344

Phone: 937-845-4198

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Saturday.

Burnett Title Office

402 South Burnett Road
Springfield, OH 45505

Phone: 937-284-1400

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, closed holiday weekends.

Official title divisionClark County Title Division

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the correct location: Springfield, New Carlisle, or Burnett.
  2. Review the available BMV forms for your title transaction, such as replacement VIN, odometer disclosure, power of attorney, surviving spouse affidavit, title application, or records request.
  3. Bring your driver’s license or valid photo ID and verify whether taxes, title fees, or passport fees require a specific payment method.
  4. For passport service, confirm whether your chosen location accepts walk-ins or requires an appointment.
  5. Check the posted holiday schedule before visiting near federal or county holidays.

Court Costs, Online Payments, Bonds, and Filing Deadlines

Clark County Clerk and court payment instructions depend on the case type. Common Pleas court costs, Municipal Court costs, bonds, waivers, traffic payments, and civil deposits are not always paid through the same page.

For Common Pleas, start from the Clerk of Courts page and review “Current Court Costs” or the official payment link. For Municipal Court, use the Municipal Court Clerk website for costs, bonds, waivers, case balances, and traffic or criminal payment information.

Common Pleas payments Use the official Clerk of Courts page and court-cost links for civil, felony criminal, domestic, and appeal-related costs.
Municipal payments Use the Municipal Court Clerk website for traffic, misdemeanor, parking, trusteeship, and municipal civil cost information.
Filing after 4:00 p.m. Municipal Court e-filings received after 4:00 p.m. may be processed the following business day.
Always save receipts Keep confirmation numbers and payment receipts in case the docket or balance updates later.

Official Clerk pageClark County Clerk of Courts Court Costs and Payment Links

After opening this link:

  1. Look for “Current Court Costs” if you need filing fees or court-cost information.
  2. Use the official payment link only from the Clerk page or court page, not from search ads or unofficial record sites.
  3. Confirm whether the payment applies to Common Pleas, Municipal Court, or title-office service.
  4. Save your receipt and check the case docket later to confirm posting.

Municipal costsClark County Municipal Court Clerk Website

After opening this link:

  1. Use the left-side links for Cases, Docket, Costs, Bonds, Local Rules, Forms, Divisions, E-filing, or payment.
  2. If paying a ticket or case cost, search the case first so you can verify the amount and case status.
  3. Use the correct division phone number if the payment appears overdue, suspended, paid, or sent to collections.
  4. Do not wait until the last day if the court appearance or payment deadline is close.

Forms, E-Filing, Protection Orders, and Legal Help

The Clerk’s office can accept filings and maintain records, but staff cannot give legal advice or choose forms for you. If you do not understand which form to use, start with official Ohio legal resources, the Ohio Supreme Court forms area, or a qualified attorney.

The Clerk page links to dissolution guidance, domestic rules, general local rules, subpoena forms, CPO packets, appointed counsel fee schedule, e-filing rules, and other documents. Check the date of each form before using it.

E-filing Municipal Court e-filing is live, but certain filings are listed as not accepted by e-file, including defaults, trusteeship, escrow, garnishments, motions to seal or expunge, and out-of-state filings.
CPO forms Dating CPO, Civil Stalking Order, and Domestic Violence Protection Order packets are linked from the Clerk Legal Division page.
Subpoena forms The Clerk links fillable and printable subpoena forms, with a note to save the fillable PDF if browser errors occur.
Ohio legal forms For help with forms, the Clerk directs users to the Ohio Supreme Court website or an attorney.

Ohio formsOhio Supreme Court Forms

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the form category that matches your case type, such as domestic relations, civil, protection order, or other court forms.
  2. Read the instructions before filling anything out.
  3. Confirm whether Clark County local rules require additional forms, copies, or cover sheets.
  4. Contact an attorney or legal-help resource if you are unsure which form applies.

Legal helpOhio Legal Help

After opening this link:

  1. Search by topic, such as eviction, divorce, custody, criminal record sealing, debt, foreclosure, protection order, or court forms.
  2. Select Ohio-specific guidance and read eligibility limits before using a form or checklist.
  3. Use the “Find local help” tools if you need a clinic, legal aid program, or attorney referral.
  4. Return to the Clark County Clerk page only after you know which filing or record you need.

Make Sure You Are Using the Right Clark County Office

“Clark County court records” can mean several different offices. The Clerk of Courts is right for Common Pleas court pleadings and title services, but not every public record in Clark County is controlled by the Clerk.

Start with Clerk of Courts

  • Common Pleas civil records.
  • Felony criminal case files.
  • Domestic relations adult division filings.
  • Second District Court of Appeals filings from Clark County trial courts.
  • Motor vehicle and watercraft title services.
  • Passport acceptance through title offices.

You may need another office

  • Municipal traffic, misdemeanor, parking, small claims, or trusteeship records: Municipal Court Clerk.
  • Estate, guardianship, adoption, name change, or marriage license records: Probate Court.
  • Deeds and land records: Clark County Recorder.
  • Property values and tax maps: Clark County Auditor.
  • Birth and death certificates: Clark County Combined Health District.
  • Police reports or jail records: law-enforcement agency or Sheriff’s Office.

Official public records directoryClark County Public Records Links

After opening this link:

  1. Scan the list for the exact record type you need: Auditor, Common Pleas Court, Municipal Court, Probate Court, Recorder, land records, or public notices.
  2. Choose the official department link instead of using a paid third-party search result.
  3. For property or land records, use the Auditor or Recorder links, not the Clerk of Courts case search.
  4. For court records, use Common Pleas, Municipal Court, or Probate depending on the court division.

Official probateClark County Probate Court

After opening this link:

  1. Use Probate Court for estates, guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses, name changes, birth certificate corrections, mental illness matters, and trusts.
  2. Check the court location at 50 East Columbia Street, 5th Floor, Springfield, Ohio.
  3. Review the forms and clerk information before filing or requesting certified copies.
  4. Call 937-521-1845 if you need Probate Court-specific help.

Official Sources Used for This Clark County Clerk Guide

Use these official pages for current addresses, phone numbers, court record access, case search portals, local rules, forms, public-record routing, title-office hours, and court-service updates.

Clark County Clerk of Courts Clark County Clerk Legal Division Common Pleas CourtView eServices Municipal Court Case Search Clark County Municipal Court Clark County Title Division Clark County Public Records Directory Clark County Probate Court Ohio Supreme Court Forms Ohio Legal Help

Privacy, Public Records, and Legal Use Notice

Some court records may be sealed, confidential, restricted, delayed, incomplete online, or unavailable through public internet access. Juvenile, adoption, mental-health, victim-related, sealed, expunged, and protected personal-information records may have additional limits.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Clark County Clerk of Courts website. This website is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this guide or linked public-record tools for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: confirm case status, filing deadlines, court dates, payment balances, title requirements, legal forms, record availability, and certified-copy rules directly with the official Clerk, court, or agency source.

Clark County Clerk of Courts FAQs

1. Where is the Clark County Clerk of Courts located?

The main Clark County Clerk of Courts office is located at 101 North Limestone Street, Second Floor, Springfield, OH 45502. The main phone number is 937-521-1680.

2. What are the Clark County Clerk of Courts hours?

The main Clerk of Courts office lists hours as Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Title office and Municipal Court hours may be different, so check the specific office before visiting.

3. How do I search Clark County Common Pleas court records?

Use the Clark County Common Pleas CourtView eServices portal. Read and accept the official disclaimer, then search by case number, party name, attorney, or another supported field.

4. How do I search Clark County Municipal Court records?

Use the Clark County Municipal Court Case Search page for traffic, criminal, civil, parking, trusteeship, and TPO searches. You can search by name, business name, case number, citation number, driver license number, or license plate number when available.

5. What records does the Clark County Clerk of Courts keep?

The Clerk maintains filing, docketing, indexing, and preservation of civil, felony criminal, domestic relations adult division, and Clark County appeals filings. The office also operates title services through the Title Division.

6. Are records before 1990 available online?

The Common Pleas online access disclaimer states that records prior to 1990 are not available on that website. For older records, contact the Clark County Clerk of Courts directly at 937-521-1680.

7. Does the Clark County Clerk of Courts handle vehicle titles?

Yes. The Clark County Title Division issues and maintains titles for automobiles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, motor homes, mobile homes, and watercraft vessels.

8. Where do I go for Clark County Probate Court records?

Probate matters are handled by Clark County Probate Court at 50 East Columbia Street, 5th Floor, Springfield, OH 45502. Probate Court covers estates, guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses, name changes, and related matters.

9. Are deeds and land records handled by the Clerk of Courts?

No. Deeds, land records, property alerts, and title searches for recorded documents generally belong with the Clark County Recorder or land records system, not the Clerk of Courts case search.

10. Is this the official Clark County Clerk of Courts website?

No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official Clark County Clerk of Courts, Municipal Court, Probate Court, Title Division, and Clark County public-records links in this article for official records, fees, maps, forms, and updates.

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