| Clerk of Courts | Lucas County Clerk of Courts — Common Pleas General Division (re:SearchOH) |
|---|---|
| Probate Court | Lucas County Probate Court — Online Search |
| Clerk address | Clerk of Courts: 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604. Probate Court: 700 Adams St, Suite 200, Toledo, OH 43604 |
| Phone | Listed on the clerk website |
| Hours | Probate Court: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | 1990 |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | $1.00 per page, including the certificate and seal, for Common Pleas Clerk of Courts records (Ohio Revised Code 2303.20(Z)) |
Lucas County (Toledo) is one of the first Ohio counties to move its Common Pleas General Division case information onto re:SearchOH, the statewide Tyler Technologies portal, as of January 2026. The Lucas County Clerk of Courts still administers the records, but General Division civil, criminal, and fugitive case searches now run through re:SearchOH and a companion tool called Justice Case Access, both of which require a free account. Domestic Relations Division dockets remain on the county's older Online Dockets system for now.
Misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and smaller civil cases within Toledo go to the Toledo Municipal Court, a separate clerk's office with its own case-information search. The Lucas County Probate Court is a third independent office with an online case search covering records from 1990 forward.
Because Lucas County is mid-transition to re:SearchOH, expect some older or ancillary docket links found through search engines to point to systems being phased out; use the current links on the county's own Online Dockets page rather than a bookmarked or search-engine link.
Search Lucas County court records online
Clerk of Courts
Lucas County Clerk of Courts — Common Pleas General Division (re:SearchOH)
- Cost
- Free to search; free account required
- Coverage
- Common Pleas General Division civil, criminal, and fugitive cases, migrated to re:SearchOH and the companion Justice Case Access tool in January 2026
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
The Clerk of Courts' own Online Dockets page links to both re:SearchOH and Justice Case Access; Domestic Relations cases are searched separately. Clerk's office at 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604, phone (419) 213-4484.
Probate Court
Lucas County Probate Court — Online Search
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Estate, guardianship, adoption, and marriage-license records from 1990 to the present
- Records
- Probate
Pre-1990 records require an in-person visit or a request through the courthouse or the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library genealogy department. Phone (419) 213-4775.
Other courts
Toledo Municipal Court Clerk — Case Information
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor, traffic, and civil cases filed within the city of Toledo
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Separate civil and criminal search tools are linked from this page.
Other courts
Lucas County Domestic Relations Online Dockets
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division dockets
- Records
- Family
This older system remains in use for Domestic Relations even after the General Division moved to re:SearchOH.
What is available online
As of January 2026, Common Pleas General Division case information moved to re:SearchOH and Justice Case Access, both requiring a free account (shared credentials work for either site). Domestic Relations Division cases remain on a separate, older online-dockets system. Toledo Municipal Court and the Probate Court each run their own independent search tools. Probate records are online from 1990 forward only; earlier records require an in-person or library request.
Which clerk has your record
In Ohio, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Ohio page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Courts of Common Pleas — General Division | Felony criminal cases; Civil suits over the county/municipal-court jurisdictional limit; Civil appeals from administrative agencies | Clerk of Courts of the Court of Common Pleas |
| Courts of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations Division | Divorce, dissolution, and legal separation; Child custody and support (non-juvenile); Spousal support | Clerk of Courts of the Court of Common Pleas (same office as the General Division in most counties) |
| Courts of Common Pleas — Probate Division | Estates and wills; Guardianships and conservatorships; Adoptions and name changes | Probate Court (the probate judge's office keeps its own records; not the Common Pleas Clerk of Courts) |
| Courts of Common Pleas — Juvenile Division | Delinquency and unruly-child cases; Abuse, neglect, and dependency; Some custody and support matters | Juvenile Court clerk (often combined with Probate in smaller counties, separate in larger ones) |
| Municipal Courts and County Courts | Misdemeanors; Traffic tickets; Civil claims up to $15,000 | Clerk of the individual Municipal or County Court |
| Mayor's Courts | Minor traffic and ordinance violations within some municipalities | Village or city fiscal officer / mayor's court clerk |
Request records in person or by mail
Lucas County clerk offices
Clerk of Courts: 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604. Probate Court: 700 Adams St, Suite 200, Toledo, OH 43604
Hours: Probate Court: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Common Pleas General Division records. Create a free account on re:SearchOH or Justice Case Access to search civil, criminal, and fugitive cases, or visit the Clerk of Courts at 700 Adams St, Toledo.
Domestic Relations records. Use the county's separate Domestic Relations Online Dockets tool, or contact the Clerk of Courts directly.
Toledo Municipal Court records. Use the Toledo Municipal Court Clerk's online case-information search, or contact the Clerk's office for copies.
Probate records. Search the Probate Court's online system for records from 1990 forward, or visit or write to the Probate Court at 700 Adams St, Suite 200, Toledo, for older records or certified copies.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Ohio |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page, including the certificate and seal, for Common Pleas Clerk of Courts records (Ohio Revised Code 2303.20(Z)) |
The $1-per-page certified-copy fee in R.C. 2303.20(Z) applies to Common Pleas clerks of courts. Municipal, County, and Probate Courts set their own copy fees by local rule or court cost schedule, and plain (uncertified) copy costs vary by county — some counties charge $0.10–$0.25 per page, others provide free online plain copies. Confirm the current fee with the specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Ohio court records are presumed open to the public under Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, Rules 44–47 (the "Public Access Rules"), but several categories are removed from public view:
The Ohio guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need an account to search Lucas County Common Pleas cases now?
As of January 2026, Lucas County General Division case information moved to re:SearchOH and Justice Case Access, both Tyler Technologies tools that require a free account to search, replacing the county's older public online-docket page for that division.
Are Domestic Relations cases also on re:SearchOH?
Not yet as of 2026. Domestic Relations Division dockets remain on the county's separate, older Online Dockets system while the General Division has moved to re:SearchOH.
Where do I find a Toledo traffic ticket or misdemeanor?
Search the Toledo Municipal Court Clerk's own case-information tool, which is separate from the county Clerk of Courts and from re:SearchOH.
How far back do Lucas County Probate Court records go online?
The online search covers estate, guardianship, and marriage-license records from 1990 to the present. Earlier records require an in-person visit to the courthouse or a request to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's genealogy department.
Sources
- Lucas County, Ohio — Online Dockets — https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/3707/Online-Dockets
- re:SearchOH — Lucas County Case Search — https://researchoh.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/ui/county/LucasCaseSearch
- Toledo Municipal Court Clerk — Case Information — https://www.tmc-clerk.com/case-information/
- Lucas County Probate Court — https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/169/Probate-Court
- Supreme Court of Ohio — Judicial System Structure — https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/judicial-system-structure/
- Supreme Court of Ohio — Ohio Trial Courts & Local Rules — https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/
- Supreme Court of Ohio — Ohio Court of Appeals — https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-court-of-appeals/
- Supreme Court of Ohio — Reporter of Decisions Opinion Search — https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/
- re:SearchOH (Tyler Technologies) — https://researchoh.tylerhost.net/CourtRecordsSearch/Home/
- Ohio Attorney General — Background Checks / BCI WebCheck — https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/backgroundcheck
- Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio (Rules 44-47, Public Access) — https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/LegalResources/Rules/superintendence/Superintendence.pdf
- Ohio Revised Code 2953.32 — Sealing of Conviction Record — https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2953.32
- Ohio Revised Code 2303.20 — Common Pleas Clerk Fees — https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2303.20
- Ohio Revised Code 149.43 — Public Records Act — https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-149.43
See also: all Ohio counties.