Ohio Public Records
- Marriage Records
- Divorce Records
- Birth Records
- Death Records
(sponsored by Archives.com)
The Ohio Open Records Law (Sunshine Laws; ORC Section 149.43) provides definitions and protections for public and non public records in the state of Ohio, as well as defining custodial duty, citizen rights and outlining an appeals process. The Ohio Attorney General's Office has published a downloadable PDF that summarizes the law, answers FAQs and outlines procedures and expectations in regards to the Ohio Sunshine Laws.
Requests for records should be made with the agency appropriate to the type of record. Although written requests are not required, it is strongly suggested that requests be made either in writing or in person to ensure the most efficient means to fulfillment of that request.
For a general summary of what's considered public and what is not, click here.
Ohio Government Info
Department of Agriculture
8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg OH 43068
(614) 728-6200 | Fax: (614) 466-4346
Attorney General
30 E. Broad St. 17th Floor, Columbus OH 43215
(614) 466-4320 | Toll Free: (800) 282-0515
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Main: 1970 West Broad Street | Mailing: P.O. Box 16520, Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 752-7500
Court of Claims (for cases filed against the state)
The Ohio Judicial Center; 65 South Front Street, 3rd Floor, Columbus OH 43215
(614) 387-9800 | Fax: (614) 387-9836
Criminal Justice Services
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43223
(614) 466-7782 | Fax: (614) 466-0308
Cultural Facilities Commission
100 East Broad St., Suite 300 Columbus, Ohio 43215-3661
(614) 752-2770 | Fax (614) 752-2775
Education (614) 995-1545 | Fax: (614) 466-5849
Elections Commission
21 West Broad Street, Suite 600, Columbus OH 43215
(614) 466-3205 | Fax: (614) 728-9408
Environmental Protection Agency
50 West Town Street, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 644-3020 | Fax: (614) 644-3184
Governor of Ohio
Riffe Center, 30th Floor; 77 South High Street, Columbus OH 43215-6108
(614) 466-3555 | Fax: (614) 466-9354
Health Department
246 N. High St., Columbus OH 43215
(614) 466-3543 | Fax:
Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 297-2300
House of Representatives Phone: (614) 466-3357
Natural Resources | Phone: (614) 265-6565 | Fax: (614) 261-9601
Rehabilitation & Correction
770 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43222
(614) 752-1159 | Fax: (614) 752-1171
Secretary of State
180 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-2655 | Fax: (614) 466-3899
Ohio Senate (614) 466-4900
State Fire Marshal
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal
8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 752-8200 | Fax: (614) 752-7213
State Highway Patrol
P.O. Box 182074, Columbus OH 43223
(877) 772-8765
State Library of Ohio
274 East 1st Avenue, Suite 100; Columbus, OH 43201-3692
(614) 644-7061 | Fax: (614) 466-3584