Divorce records in Logan County, Ohio, are available through several channels. LoganOHCourt.us allows you to quickly start searching for public divorce information. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the court that issued the decree, the county clerk's office, or the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics. Below is a practical guide to searching, requesting, and obtaining divorce documents in this county.
Logan Divorce Records Search
In Logan County, divorce cases, dissolution of marriage by mutual consent, legal separation, and annulment are handled by the Domestic Relations Division of the Common Pleas Court. This division maintains complete court records: divorce decrees, property division agreements, child custody orders, and related procedural documents.
The court clerk — Logan County Clerk of Courts — maintains a registry of all cases and issues copies of documents. Separately, the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics keeps brief divorce certificates starting from 1954.
Main office of the court clerk:
For family court matters (Domestic Relations, Juvenile, Probate), call separately — contact information is listed on the Family Court page.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Logan
The structure for filing divorce cases in Ohio differs from many other states. Here's how it works at the Logan County level.
Court Handling the Cases
All divorce petitions are filed with the Logan County Court of Common Pleas, specifically its Domestic Relations Division. This division also handles civil protection orders (CPO) and post-decree modifications. Necessary filing forms are available on the county's website.
Where the Court Decree Is Stored
Once a decree is issued, the document remains in the court clerk's archive. To obtain a certified copy of the decree, contact the Clerk of Courts:
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
The Ohio Department of Health issues divorce certificates — a brief document confirming the fact of divorce but not detailing the agreement or property division. Certificates are available for divorces registered from 1954 onwards.
Which institution to choose:
- Full court decree, property agreement, custody orders → Logan County Clerk of Courts
- Brief certificate confirming the fact of divorce → Ohio Department of Health
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Logan
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard copy of court document (Clerk of Courts) | $0.05–$0.10 per page | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Certified copy of court decree | $1.00 per document plus copying cost | During visit or 5–10 business days by mail |
| Divorce certificate (Ohio Dept. of Health) | $21.50 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Expedited certificate processing (Ohio Dept. of Health) | $21.50 + additional expedited delivery fee | 5–7 business days |