Notices, Funds & Office Updates
The keeper of the records and the public's gateway to the Court system
The Clerk's office maintains the records for the Common Pleas Court and the 5th District Court of Appeals, and is responsible for issuing and maintaining all motor vehicle and watercraft titles in Fairfield County.
The Ohio Revised Code requires the Clerk of Courts to provide access to the legal and title records filed and maintained in this office and make them available to the public. The Clerk also collects all fines and fees and distributes them to the appropriate local governments and funds.
Our office is committed to excel in service — to be innovative, fiscally responsible, user-friendly, and to have a vision for the future — because the citizens of Fairfield County deserve the best service we can provide.
Records, filing, titles & services
Records & Filing
Titles & Services
Legal Help Center
The Fairfield County Legal Help Center connects self-represented residents with guidance, forms, and referral resources for navigating the court system.
Visit the Legal Help Center
Hall of Justice · 224 E. Main Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
ClerkofCourts@FairfieldCountyOhio.gov
Free legal help for Fairfield County residents
The Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Legal Help Center assists self-represented residents with limited legal advice and help navigating the court system — at no cost.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio — serving the citizens of Fairfield County.
9:00 AM–Noon & 12:30 PM–3:00 PM
walk-ins welcome.
How the Legal Help Center can assist you
Good Deeds
Prepare now to avoid the Probate process later — a joint program of the Probate Court, Clerk of Courts, and Recorder’s Office.
Good Deeds helps Fairfield County property owners plan ahead so their real estate can transfer to loved ones outside of probate, saving time and expense for families.
Which court handles your matter?
Felony criminal cases, civil actions (over $15,000), foreclosures, tax liens, judgments, garnishments, and other miscellaneous civil actions.
Divorces, dissolution, parenting, child custody, domestic violence complaints, and other domestic matters.
Juvenile cases involving delinquency, abuse / neglect / dependency, juvenile criminal cases, truancy, and juvenile traffic cases.
Marriage licenses, adoptions and placements, guardianships, birth record corrections, name changes, wills / trusts / estates, and civil commitments.
Misdemeanor criminal offenses, traffic violations, civil matters ($15,000 or less), eviction and landlord-tenant issues, and small claims ($15,000 or less).
Three public offices & two title locations
Lancaster, OH 43130 View map
Lancaster, OH 43130 View map
Lancaster, OH 43130 View map
Lancaster, OH 43130 View map
Pickerington, OH 43147 View map