External Resources

Court Resources

Common Pleas/General Division
Required guidelines for all filings presented to Franklin County's Court of Common Pleas
- Common Pleas/General Division Local Rules
Common Pleas/Domestic and Juvenile Divisions
Required guidelines for all filings presented to Franklin County's Domestic and Juvenile Courts
- Common Pleas/Domestic and Juvenile Divisions Local Rules
Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals
Required guidelines for all filings presented to this Ohio district's Appeals Court
- Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals Local Rules
Franklin County Probate Court
Information to initiate or access copies of marriage licenses, name changes, and guardianships
- Franklin County Marriage Licenses
Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk
Adult traffic tickets, small claims, and evictions
Supreme Court of Ohio
Highest court in Ohio governing Ohio law and its constitution
United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
One of two Federal Courts in Ohio
United States Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of Ohio
Bankruptcies filed in this Federal Court
Protection Orders
For information regarding all Protection Orders issued in Franklin County

Franklin County Government Home
Main access to all county offices and agencies
Franklin County Auditor
Property tax assessments and Dog Licenses
Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)
Foster care and adoption services agency
Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA)
Child support orders and payments managed here. Paternity establishment
Franklin County Prosecutor
Legal counsel for county officials and their offices
Franklin County Recorder
Documented deeds, mortgages, and plats; DD214s and Mechanic’s liens filed here
Franklin County Sheriff
Law enforcement agency, adult background checks, and Sheriff sales
Franklin County Treasurer
Real estate tax billings and Foreclosure prevention services
- Foreclosure Resources

City of Columbus
Internet home for City of Columbus government offices, including Columbus Police, Public Health, and Vital Statistics
- Birth and Death Certificates
Ohio Attorney General
Tax Lien Information and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
- Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State agency that issues drivers' licenses, vehicle registration, and license plates
Ohio Clerk of Courts Association
Online home to 88 County Clerks of Court
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC)
Ohio's prison control authority
NACo County Explorer
Information about all U.S. Counties, including other Franklin Counties

Capital University Law School Legal Clinic
No-cost legal services for qualifying clients
Columbus Bar Association
Law firms and individual attorneys listed by practice type
Columbus Metropolitan Library System
Network of libraries at multiple locations throughout Columbus
- Coping with Court: Suggested Reading for Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Families(PDF, 181KB)
Franklin County Law Library
Multi-functional library providing free access to reference materials
Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center(PDF, 532KB)
The Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center provides helpful information and services for those representing themselves in civil legal matters
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
No and low-cost legal services for qualifying clients
Ohio Legal Help
Nonprofit organization that was founded in 2018 to help all Ohioans access the civil justice system. They provide legal help information, interactive self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources.
Ohio Revised Code
Up-to-date legislation governing all aspects of public services, local government and more
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Library
Largest law library in Ohio offering a vast collection to students and other patrons Community Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous
24/7 confidential helpline and extensive list of local AA meetings.