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Certified copies of divorce decrees, probated wills and judgments. These can be obtained at the Clerk of Court's office in the county where the proceedings took place.
You may be permitted to submit a photocopy Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2107.26, a lost original means that the will is “spoliated.” However, the probate court will allow you to submit what evidence you have, including a photocopy of the original, for consideration.
However, upon your passing, this document will become public record, meaning it will be accessible to the general public. This is because your Will must be filed with the Probate court, so the information becomes public to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution of assets.
Please contact the Probate Court, Clerk of Courts, or local records repositories in counties of interest for more information. Some Will and Estate records below contain negative microfilm which is restricted but may be copied for public use upon request.
There is no mandatory recording format for the last will and testament in Ohio. However, persons creating a will in the state may choose to record the will with the Probate Court.
How do I obtain a Marriage License or a copy of my Marriage Certificate? Contact the Cuyahoga County Probate Court at (216) 443-8785 or visit their website at .
You may obtain the marriage license at the time of the filing of a completed application. There is no longer a five day waiting period in Ohio. A marriage license is valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issue.
You can obtain a certified copy of your marriage abstract in person, online, or through the mail.
How do I obtain a Marriage License or a copy of my Marriage Certificate? Contact the Cuyahoga County Probate Court at (216) 443-8785 or visit their website at .
While certified divorce records are not made available online in Ohio, the public may access divorce case information via the county court's websites or through third-party sites. Ohio local courts maintaining computerized records can afford the public electronic access to such records.