Automobile
License Plates/Vehicle Registration
Automobile Title
Birth
Certificate/Death Records
Building Permits
Mortgages/Deeds
Divorce Papers
Dog License
Evictions
Marriage License
Military Discharge
Papers
Minor Work Permit
Name Changes
Notary Public
Property Splits
Property Taxes
- payment
Property Taxes
- assessment
Sheriff's Sale
Small Claims
Social Security
Traffic Tickets
Vendor's License
Voter Registration
Where do I get a copy of a birth certificate or
death record?
Preble County birth/death records prior to January
1,1909 are
kept on file in the Microfilm Dept. located in the
courthouse basement, (937) 456-8122. Birth
records after December 20, 1908, and death records
after 1927 can be
obtained at the Preble County Health Dept., 615
Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, (937) 472-0087. Death
certificates from January 1, 1909 through 1927 may
be obtained through the Ohi Archives at
http://www.statearchives.us/ohio.htm.
Residents born in Ohio are able to
obtain a copy of their Ohio registered birth
abstract at the Preble County General Health
District even if they were born outside
of Preble County. A birth abstract is a birth
certificate that contains no confidential medical
information. This new abstract is widely
accepted to obtain passports, drivers' licenses, and
more. Deaths are recorded in the county in which
they occurred, regardless of residence. Burial
permits are issued for deaths occurring in any
county in Ohio. An alphabetical index of all
Preble County births and deaths is available at the
Preble County General Health District. Please keep
in mind that copies of the original birth
certificate and death certificate records can only be obtained for
someone who was born or deceased in Preble County.
Otherwise, you must contact the county in the state
in which the birth or death took place.
Where can I get an automobile license plate? Vehicle
registration? Drivers license renewal?
License plates, vehicle registration, and drivers
license renewals are handled by the Bureau of Motor
Vehicles, 550 Junction Village Mall, Eaton, (937)
456-9444. Visit the
BMV website
for more information and branch hours of operation.
Where do I get information on a Sheriff’s sale?
The Sheriff’s Office handles Sheriff's sales, which
are conducted each Friday beginning at 9:00 a.m. on
the first floor lobby of the Preble County
Courthouse, 101 East Main St, Eaton. You can get
information by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (937)
456-6262 or visiting the
Sheriff's website.
Where do I go to transfer my
automobile title?
Automobile titles are handled by the Auto Title
Dept. under the direction of the Clerk of Courts.
You can get additional information from the Auto
Title Dept. at 546 North Barron St, Junction Village
Mall, Eaton, (937)456-8181. Visit the
BMV website
for more information and branch hours of operation.
How can I become a Notary Public?
You can obtain Information on how to become a Notary
Public from the Clerk of Courts located on the third
floor in the Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main
St., Eaton, (937) 456-8160.
Where do I go to get information on recording a
mortgage or deed?
Information on recording deeds and mortgages can be
obtained at the Recorder’s Office located on the
second floor of the Preble County Courthouse, 101
East Main St., Eaton (937) 456-8173.
Where can I get a Social Security card?
Social Security is administered by the federal
government. To find the nearest SSA office, visit
their
website
or call (800) 772-1213.
Where do I get copies of
divorce papers?
Contact the Clerk of Courts located on the third
floor of the Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main
St., Eaton (937) 456-8160.
How do I apply for a marriage license?
You can apply for a marriage license at Probate
Court located on the second floor of the Preble
County Courthouse, 101 East Main St, Eaton. For
further information call (937) 456-8137.
Where can I get copies of my service discharge
papers?
Military discharge papers are retained at the
Recorder’s Office located on the second floor of the
Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton.
For further information call (937) 456-8173.
Where do I go to change my name?
Name changes are handled by Probate Court located on
the second floor of the Preble County Courthouse,
101 East Main St., Eaton. For additional information
call (937) 456-8137.
Where do I start if I want to split my property?
If you need information on a property split, you can
call the Office of Land Use Management at (937) 456-8171 for further
details.
How do I file an eviction?
Evictions are handled by the Eaton Municipal Court,
1199 Preble Drive, Eaton. You can obtain more
information by calling (937) 456-4941 or visiting
the
Eaton Municipal Court website.
Where can I obtain a vendor’s license?
A vendor’s license can be obtained in the Auditor’s
Office located on the second floor of the Preble
County Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton. Call
(937)456-8148 for further information.
Where do I get a work
permit for my minor child?
Minor work permits can be obtained through the
Education Service Center, 597 Hillcrest Drive,
Eaton. For more information call (937) 456-1187 or
visit the
Preble County ESC website.
Where do I go to pay my
traffic ticket?
Traffic violations in Preble County are handled by
the Eaton Municipal Court located at 1199 Preble
Drive, Eaton. You can obtain more information by
calling (937) 456-4941 or visiting the
Eaton Municipal
Court website.
Why did my property taxes go up? How are my
property taxes calculated?
Answers to these questions can be obtained from the
Auditor’s Office located on the second floor of the
Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton,
(937) 456-8148 or by visiting the
Auditor's website.
Where do I go to pay my property taxes?
You can pay your property taxes at the Treasurer’s
Office located on the second floor of the Preble
County Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton, (937)
456-8140.
Who do I contact about building permits?
Questions about building permits and building
regulations can be answered by contacting the Office
of Land Use Management at (937) 456-8171, located on
the first floor of the Preble County Courthouse, 101
East Main St. Eaton.
Where do I register to vote?
Information on voter registration is available
through the Board of Elections. You can either
visit the
Board of Elections Website
or call (937) 456-8117 for information.
Where can I get a dog license?
You can get information on obtaining a dog or kennel
license by calling the Auditor’s Office at (937)
456-8148, located on the second floor of the Preble
County Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton.
How do I file a claim in small claims court?
Small claims in Preble County are handled through
the Eaton Municipal Court. For further information
call (937) 456-4941 or visit
Eaton Municipal Court's website.
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