Hancock County Clerk of Courts

FAQ

 

TITLING-BY-MAIL CHECKLIST
Please note:  these are general requirements and additional documentation may be requested upon review of your application for Certificate of Title.

Transfer of Ohio Title
     *Assignment (top portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by seller(s) and 
       notarized.
     *Buyer's Acknowledgement of Odometer Certification (middle portion) of original Ohio title 
       signed by purchaser(s).
     *Application (bottom portion) of original Ohio title filled out in its entirety, signed by 
       purchaser(s) and notarized.
     *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
     *$15.00 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.

Transfer of Non-Ohio Title
     *Original Certificate of Title with assignment completed in its entirety.
     *A BMV Out of State Inspection Form.
     *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
     *Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms) 
       filled out in its entirety, signed by applicant(s) and notarized.
     *Applicant's Odometer Statement (located on website under Forms) if applicable.
     *$16.50 title fee plus sales tax (based on county of residence) on purchase price.

Duplicate/Replacement Ohio Title
     *Ohio Application for Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle (located on website under Forms)         with the Duplicate/Replacement section completed in addition to vehicle and owner(s) 
       information.  Application must be signed by owner(s) and notarized.
     *Lien release from lien holder if an open lien exists.
     *$15.00 title fee.

For the following title transactions please call the Hancock County Title Office at (419) 424-7040:
     
*Probate
     *Surviving Spouse
     *Lease transactions
     *Court Order

Mail your forms and make check or money order payable to:
      Hancock County Clerk of Courts, 8210 CR 140, Suite E, Findlay, OH 45840



What type of records does the Hancock County Clerk of Courts maintain?

The Hancock County Clerk of Courts maintains the records for the Hancock County Common Pleas Court (Civil, Criminal & Domestic Relations Division) and the Third District Court of Appeals

 
 
Where do I get a Marriage License?

Hancock County Probate Court
Dorney Plaza
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 424-7079

(Located directly behind the Courthouse)

 

Where are Mechanic’s Liens filed?

Hancock County Recorder’s Office
Hancock County Courthouse
300 South Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 424-7091


Where do I file my DD214 – Release from military service form?
Hancock County Recorder’s Office
Hancock County Courthouse
300 South Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 424-7091


Where do I go to pay a traffic ticket?
Clerk of Courts
Findlay Municipal Court
Municipal Building, Room 206
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 424-7141


Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
Hancock Public Health 
2225 Keith Parkway 
Findlay, OH 45840 
(419) 424-7106 
Email:  vitals@hancockpublichealth.com 


Where do I get a copy of the deed for my home?
Hancock County Recorder’s Office   
Courthouse, 2nd Floor
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 424-7091