Find Public Records in Knox County, Ohio
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General information about Knox County
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Population: 57,785 Area: 527 sq. miles County Seat: Mount Vernon |
Area Code(s): 740 Time Zone: Eastern |
Nestled among rolling hills, Knox County is predominantly rural. Agriculture is the largest economic sector, and the county is 58% farmland and 28% forest. Mount Vernon, the county seat and only city, has a population of about 17,000. Knox County also includes 8 villages and 22 townships. It was formed in 1808 from parts of Fairfield County, which today forms its northern border. Other surrounding counties include Ashland and Holmes on the northeast, Coshocton on the east, Licking on the south, Delaware on the southeast, and Morrow on the northwest. Knox County was named for General Henry Knox, a Revolutionary War hero and the United States' first Secretary of War. Besides agriculture, manufacturing -- based mainly in Mount Vernon -- and higher education are also major employers. Check out the categories below for a multitude of public records and documents, including property records, foreclosure sales, and Sheriff's Department unsolved cases. [1]
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Ohio Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general Ohio court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Ohio.
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Knox County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Knox County, Ohio. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Property Search and Mapping
Search for Knox County property taxes, assessments, parcel maps, and sales history by parcel number, owner name, or address.
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Assessor, Auditor
Knox County Auditor
117 East High St., Suite 120, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 Phone: (740) 393-6750 Fax: (740) 393-6806 |
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Recorded Document Search
Search for Knox County recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, finance statements, plats, and maps. Search by name, book and page, or instrument number.
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Recorder of Deeds
Knox County Recorder
117 East High St., Suite 114, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 Phone: (740) 393-6755 |
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Registered Sex Offenders
Search for registered sex offenders in Knox County by address or name. Details include name, photo, aliases, registration number, physical description, address, offenses, and conviction dates.
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Wanted Persons
View Knox County Sheriff's wanted persons. Details include name, year of birth, and date of warrant.
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Inmate Search
Search for Knox County inmate records through Vinelink by offender ID or name. Details include offender name, date of birth, offender ID, custody status, reporting agency, current location, and scheduled release date.
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Sheriff's Office and Jail
Knox County Jail
11540 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 Phone: (740) 392-5245 |
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Knox County Census Information Summary
Knox County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Voter and Election Information
View information about Knox County voter registration, military and overseas voters, requesting an absentee ballot, early voting, and upcoming elections.
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Sheriff's Sales
View upcoming and past Know County Sheriff's foreclosure sales listings and instructions.
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Ohio Offender Search
Search for offenders currently incarcerated in an Ohio prison or offenders who are currently under Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction supervision. Details include name, photo, number, date of birth, admission date, status, offenses, and sentence information.
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Marriage Licenses
View instructions for obtaining a Knox County marriage license and marriage certification. Bride and groom application forms are also available for download.
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Delinquent Taxes and Tax Lien Sales
Knox County Treasurer
117 E. High St, Suite 103, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 Phone: (740) 393-6735 Fax: (740) 397-3153 |
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Birth and Death Records
View information about obtaining certified copies of Knox County birth and death certificates in person or by mail.
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Department Directory
View Knox County department phone, fax, address and email directory.
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Government Jobs
View Knox County government job openings and employment information.
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Historical Record Requests
View information about requesting records from Knox County Records Center by mail. Available records include births, deaths, estate inventory, marriages, cemetery books, naturalizations, wills, and veterans burial cards.
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Polling Place Locator
Search for Knox County polling locations by address.
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Genealogy Records
View Knox County genealogy records including biographies, births, cemetery burials, obituaries and death notices, wills and probate records, military records, and newspaper gleanings.
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Forfeited Land Sale
View Knox County Auditor's forfeited land sale properties (when available).
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Election Absentee Data
View Knox County absentee voter reports sorted alphabetically by voter name or by precinct.
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Voter Information Search
Search for Knox County voter information by name to obtain voting history, polling location, and elected officials, or to request an absentee ballot.
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Voter Lists
View Knox County registered voter lists by election date, party affiliation, and precinct.
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Unsolved Cases
View Knox County Sheriff's unsolved case files.
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