Cuyahoga County, Ohio Public Records

• Where can I find public records about me?
  Public records can be found through various sources, depending on the type of record you are seeking. For criminal history, you can request a background check through the Ohio Attorney General's website. Additionally, you can access court records, which include both civil and criminal cases, to view judgments, divorces, and other legal matters. For more information, visit the Ohio Attorney General's website at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov.
• Where can I find out if someone has passed away?
  To find out if someone has died, you can start by searching for published obituaries online, as they are often readily available. If you cannot find an obituary, you may consider obtaining a death certificate, which can provide official confirmation of a person's death. The process for accessing this information varies by location, so it is important to know where the death occurred. Many states have online death indexes that are accessible for free, allowing you to search for records. Additionally, you can check with local government offices, such as the vital records office or the county clerk's office, for more information. For specific procedures and resources, you can visit your state’s health department website.
• Where can I find access to the building department records?
  You can access building department records through your local city or county building department. Many municipalities, including the City of Cleveland, provide online access to these records on their official websites. For Cleveland, you can visit the City of Cleveland's Building and Housing website for public searches and information. For other locations, check your local government’s website for specific access instructions.

Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Cuyahoga County Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Cuyahoga County Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Cuyahoga County Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.

• Total Violent Crime:
  33
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  1
• Rape:
  3
• Robbery:
  6
• Aggravated Assault:
  23
• Total Property Crime:
  42
• Burglary:
  4
• Larceny Theft:
  30
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  8
• Arson:
  2

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the County
  1,280,122
• County's white resident population
  814,103
• County's black resident population
  380,198
• County's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  2,578
• County's Asian resident population
  32,883
• County's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  285
• Countywide resident population of two or more races
  26,736
• Countywide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  61,270
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  785,977