Court Resources
External link Common Pleas/General Division
Required guidelines for all filings presented to Franklin County's Court of Common Pleas
External link Local Rules
External link Common Pleas/Domestic and Juvenile Divisions
Required guidelines for all filings presented to Franklin County's Domestic and Juvenile Courts
External link Local Rules
External link Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals
Required guidelines for all filings presented to this Ohio district's Appeals Court
External link Local Rules
External link Franklin County Probate Court
Information to initiate or access copies of marriage licenses, name changes, and guardianships
External link Franklin County Marriage Licenses
External link Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk
Adult traffic tickets, small claims, and evictions
External link Supreme Court of Ohio
Highest court in Ohio governing Ohio law and its constitution
External link United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
One of two Federal Courts in Ohio
External link United States Bankruptcy Court - Southern District of Ohio
Bankruptcies filed in this Federal Court
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For information regarding all Protection Orders issued in Franklin County
Franklin County Government Resources
External Link Franklin County Government Home
Main access to all county offices and agencies
External Link Franklin County Auditor
Property tax assessments and Dog Licenses
External Link Franklin County Children Services (FCCS)
Foster care and adoption services agency
External Link Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA)
Child support orders and payments managed here. Paternity establishment
External Link Franklin County Prosecutor
Legal counsel for county officials and their offices
External Link Franklin County Recorder
Documented deeds, mortgages, and plats; DD214s and Mechanic’s liens filed here
External Link Franklin County Sheriff
Law enforcement agency, adult background checks, and Sheriff sales
External Link Franklin County Treasurer
Real estate tax billings and Foreclosure prevention services
External link Foreclosure Resources
Government Resources
External Link City of Columbus
Internet home for City of Columbus government offices, including Columbus Police, Public Health, and Vital Statistics
External link Birth and Death Certificates
External Link Ohio Attorney General
Tax Lien Information and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
External link Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)
External Link Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State agency that issues drivers' licenses, vehicle registration, and license plates
External Link Ohio Clerk of Courts Association
Online home to 88 County Clerks of Court
External Link Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC)
Ohio's prison control authority
External Link NACo County Explorer
Information about all U.S. Counties, including other Franklin Counties
Legal Resources
External Link Capital University Law School Legal Clinic
No-cost legal services for qualifying clients
External Link Columbus Bar Association
Law firms and individual attorneys listed by practice type
External Link Columbus Metropolitan Library System
Network of libraries at multiple locations throughout Columbus
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External Link Franklin County Law Library
Multi-functional library providing free access to reference materials
Opens in a new window Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center
The Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Resource Center provides helpful information and services for those representing themselves in civil legal matters
External Link Legal Aid Society of Columbus
No and low-cost legal services for qualifying clients
External Link 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.
External Link Ohio Revised Code
Up-to-date legislation governing all aspects of public services, local government and more
External Link Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Library
Largest law library in Ohio offering a vast collection to students and other patronsCommunity Resources
Community Resources
External Link Alcoholics Anonymous
24/7 confidential helpline and extensive list of local AA meetings.