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General FAQs

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1. 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 Department, 937-456-8122. Birth records after December 20, 1908, and death records after 1927 can be obtained at the Preble County Health Department at:

615 Hillcrest Drive
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-472-0087

Death certificates from January 1, 1909 through 1927 may be obtained through the Ohio Archives. 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.

2. 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 at:

550 N. Barron Street
Junction Village Mall
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-9444

Visit the BMV website for more information and branch hours of operation.

3. 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 am on the first floor lobby of the Preble County Courthouse, 101 East Main Street, Eaton. You can get information by calling the Sheriff's Office at 937-456-6262 or visiting the Sheriff's page.

4. Where do I go to transfer my automobile title?

Automobile titles are handled by the Auto Title Department under the direction of the Clerk of Courts. You can get additional information from the Auto Title Department at:

546 N Barron Street
Junction Village Mall
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-8181

Visit the BMV website for more information and branch hours of operation.

5. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-8160

6. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-8173

7. Where can I get a Social Security card?

Social Security is administered by the federal government. To find the nearest Social Security Administration (SSA) office, visit the SSA website or call 800-772-1213.

8. Where do I get copies of divorce papers?

Contact the Clerk of Courts located on the third floor of the Preble County Courthouse at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-8160

9. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

For further information call 937-456-8137.

10. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

For further information call 937-456-8173.

11. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

For additional information call 937-456-8137.

12. 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.

13. How do I file an eviction?

Evictions are handled by the Eaton Municipal Court at:

1199 Preble Drive
Eaton, OH 45320

You can obtain more information by calling 937-456-4941 or visiting the Eaton Municipal Court website.

14. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

For further information, call 937-456-8148.

15. 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, OH 45320

You can obtain more information by calling 937-456-4941 or visiting the Eaton Municipal Court website.

16. 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 at:

101 East Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

For more information, call 937-456-8148 or by visit the Auditor's website.

17. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320
Phone: 937-456-8140

18. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

19. 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.

20. 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 at:

101 E Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320

21. 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.