Criminal Records
The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation maintains an expansive database of criminal fingerprints. County residents can request background checks to search for any existing criminal records within Mahoning County and the rest of the state. Using this service will require the fingerprints of the subject.
Records of persons currently held in county jail can be obtained from the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office. It provides an inmate search tool that members of the public can use to locate recently active inmates. In addition, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction provides access to an online database that displays data of offenders held in correctional inmate facilities across the state. Members of the public can conduct searches by name, county, zip code, or using any known offender number.
Who Can Request a Police Report
In compliance with state laws, access to some arrest records and court records may be restricted to only authorized applicants. Requests can be made by witnesses or victims of a crime, insurance carriers, or legal representatives of victims. Requests for juvenile information will require the permission of the presiding judge of the juvenile court.
Court Records
Mahoning County is home to multiple courts, including the Courts of Common Pleas, County Courts, and Municipal Courts. Members of the public can search through civil, criminal and family records online using the court’s eAccess service. It allows for searches by case status, case type or party type. Interested parties can also obtain records by contacting the clerk of court at:
Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2104
Fax: (330) 740-2105
Records of cases filed at the county courts may also be available at the following respective court locations.
Mahoning County Area Court - Sebring
605 E Ohio Ave
Sebring, OH 44672
Phone: (330) 938-9873
Fax: (330) 938-6518
Mahoning County Area Court - Austintown
6000 Mahoning Ave
Austintown, OH 44515
Phone: (330) 740-2001
Fax: (330) 792-2801
Mahoning County Area Court - Canfield
72 N Broad St
Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 533-3643
Fax: (330) 533-4578
Mahoning County Area Court No. 2 - Boardman
8110 Market St
Boardman, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 726-5546
Fax: (330) 629-2079
Locations of Other Courts in the County
Querying parties are typically required to visit the location where their case of interest is handled for physical records. Mahoning County is home to three municipal courts and five mayor’s courts.
Campbell Municipal Court
351 Tenney Ave
Campbell, OH 44405
Phone: (330) 755-2165
Struthers Municipal Court
6 Elm St
Struthers, OH 44471
Phone: (330) 755-2181 ext. 114
Youngstown Municipal Court
Physical: 9 W Front St
Youngstown, OH 44501
Mailing: 26 S Phelps St, P.O. Box 6047
Youngstown, OH 44501
Phone: (330) 742-8863 (Civil)
Canfield Mayor's Court
104 Lisbon St
Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 533-5212
Craig Beach Mayor's Court
2538 Grandview Rd
Lake Milton, OH 44429
Phone: (330) 654-2107
Lowellville Mayor's Court
140 E Liberty St, P.O. Box 124
Lowellville, OH 44436
Phone: (330) 536-6415
Fax: (330) 536-2058
New Middletown Mayor's Court
10711 Main St, P.O. Box 463
New Middletown, OH 44442
Phone: (330) 542-2846
Fax: (330) 542-2866
Poland Mayor's Court
308 S Main St
Poland, OH 44514
Phone: (330) 757-2112
Fax: (330) 757-1680
Vital Records
Mahoning County provides access to vital records at the county and state level. To secure records, interested parties may be required to provide a copy of a valid ID. Accepted options include U.S. passport, driver's license, or a military ID card.
How to Find Divorce Records
County residents can obtain certified copies of divorce records from the Mahoning County Clerk of Court’s Office at the:
Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations Division)
Mahoning County Courthouse
120 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44503
Phone: (330) 740-2104
Fax: (330) 740-2105
Interested parties can also search for case information using the court’s eAccess portal.
How to Obtain Birth and Death Records
Certified copies of birth and death records for events within the county can be obtained from the Division of Vital Statistics office of the Youngstown City Health District. It maintains death records from 1892 till date and birth records from 1909 till date. Walk-in requests can be made at the office located at:
9 W Front St, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA
County residents can also obtain requests from the Vital Statistics Office of the Ohio Department of Health. It processes both same day (in-person) and mail requests. To obtain a certified copy of a birth/death record by mail, interested parties must send a completed application form to the:
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098
The department charges $21.50 for each copy of a birth or death records.
How to Obtain Marriage Records
Eligible parties can obtain certified copies of a marriage record by submitting a request to:
Mahoning County Probate Court
Marriage License Department,
120 Market Street,
Youngstown, OH 44503
Submitted requests must include the names of both spouses, date and place of marriage and the number of copies required.
