How to Search Butler County Records (Start Here)
Butler County (Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield) has the Recorder's records online back to 1987 and a straightforward Clerk of Courts for case lookups.
- Court cases: Butler County Clerk of Courts at clerkofcourts.bcohio.gov. Covers Common Pleas civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases.
- Recorded documents (1987–present): Butler County Recorder at recorder.bcohio.gov. The Cloud Search tool covers deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents from 1987 forward. Earlier records require an in-person visit.
- Property values and ownership: Butler County Auditor at butlercountyauditor.info — independent resource for property searches, tax assessments, and parcel data.
- Marriage licenses: Probate Court — standard for Ohio counties.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Butler County Common Pleas Court records, including civil, criminal, court of appeals, criminal extradition, historic, domestic relations.
Court Records | County Probate
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Butler County Probate Court. Search for civil commitments, estate cases, or guardianship records.
Court Records | Fairfield Municipal
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City of Fairfield Municipal Court in Butler County. Records include civil cases under $15,000, misdemeanor criminal, small claims, traffic records.
Court Records | Hamilton Municipal
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City of Hamilton Municipal Court Records, including civil cases (under $15,000), traffic, criminal misdemeanor, and small claims filings.
Court Records | Middletown Municipal
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City of Middletown Municipal Court. Find traffic, lesser civil, small claims, and misdemeanor criminal case records and case schedules.
Court Records | Municipal Area Courts
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Butler County Area Courts I, II, and III docket searches. Area I Jurisdiction includes the City of Oxford and Hanover, Milford, Morgan, Oxford.
Offender Registry
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Search for registered offenders in Butler County.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Land & Buildings
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Search for available commercial and industrial land & buildings in Butler County.
Property - Tax Records
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Use this Butler County Treasurer's Office service to search for real estate tax record information by name, address.
Property | Auditor
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Butler County Auditor property record search by owner name, address, parcel number, advanced search, or find sales records.
Property | GIS
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GIS interactive map parcel search from the Butler County Auditor's Office.
Recorded Documents
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Butler County Recorder's Office land and official recorded, military discharges, plats, and financing statements.
Voters Records
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Search the Butler County, Ohio Board of Elections to see if you are a registered voter. Search by name, street name, and house number.
Vital Records
Genealogy
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Miami Valley Genealogical Index for Butler County. Includes: 1820, 1830, 1840, and 1850 Census records; tax records before 1820.
Business, Voter & Other
Dog Licenses
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Search the Butler County, Ohio Auditor's database of dog licenses by year and tag number.
Military Discharges
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Search the Butler County Recorder Office Military Discharge Search DD214 database by name.
Unclaimed Funds Search
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Search the Butler County Clerk of Court's unclaimed funds database by name.
Vendor Licenses
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Search the Butler County Auditor's records for Vendor Licenses by business name, owner name, or application date.
Veteran Graves
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Search the Butler County Recorder Office Veteran Grave Registration database by name.
War Veterans
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Search the Butler County, Information Services Veteran War Veteran database by name, conflict, and/or branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back do Butler County Recorder records go online? ▼
The online Cloud Search at recorder.bcohio.gov covers documents from 1987 to present. For records before 1987, you'll need to visit the Recorder's office in person or request a manual search.
Where do I search Butler County court cases? ▼
The Clerk of Courts at clerkofcourts.bcohio.gov handles all Common Pleas case searches — civil, criminal, and domestic relations. The website also provides court cost information and legal forms.
What is the Butler County Auditor Info Hub? ▼
butlercountyauditor.info is an independent resource for Butler County property records — parcel searches, tax assessments, property valuations, and owner information. Ohio uses County Auditors for property, not Assessors.
Does Butler County have online marriage records? ▼
Marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court. Online availability varies — contact the Probate Court directly for marriage record searches and certified copies.
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