Ohio Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Ohio

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Ohio, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Ohio Cities

• Akron
• Cincinnati
• Cleveland

• Columbus
• Dayton
• Toledo

Ohio Background Check Contact Information

Ohio State Website:
http://www.ohio.gov/

Attorney General
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/

Archives
http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib/

Legislation Records
http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/research/leginfo.html

Criminal Records
Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 182081
Columbus, Ohio 43223-1102

Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Public Safety
1970 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 182081
Columbus, Ohio 43223-1102

Vital Statistics (marriage/divorce/birth/death)
Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098
(614) 466-2531

Workers Compensation
Bureau of Workers Compensation
30 W. Spring St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215-2256
(800) 644-6292
http://www.ohiobwc.com/browsers.aspx?ReturnURL=/Default.aspx

Business/Corporate Records
UCC/Tax Liens
Secretary of State
180 East Broad Street, Ste 103
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 728-9200
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/Text.aspx?page=251&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Civil Records
Office of the Clerk
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 S Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431
(614) 387-9530
http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/Clerk/

Civil and Criminal Information by County:

Ohio Criminal Records

Below are Ohio's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 272,655
• Violent Crime: 7,424
• Property Crime: 38,592
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 183
• Forcible Rape: 511
• Robbery: 2,790
• Aggravated Assault: 3,940
• Burglary: 6,725
• Larceny Theft: 30,710
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 935
• Arson: 222
• Other Assaults: 36,172
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 1,509
• Fraud: 2,902
• Embezzlement: 37
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 3,436
• Vandalism: 4,516
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 3,228
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 1,724
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 799
• Drug Abuse Violations: 31,465
• Gambling: 45
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 4,172
• Driving Under the Influence: 36,259
• Liquor Laws: 11,723
• Drunkenness: 3,602
• Disorderly Conduct: 19,318
• Vagrancy: 39
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 64,347
• Suspicion: 79
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 1,267

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• Number of Agencies:

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