Requests for Public Records

In accordance with the Ohio Public Records Act, Fairfield County maintains open and accessible public records available for inspection and copying.

Public records can be reviewed during regular business hours, except for published holidays. Public records requests will be promptly fulfilled within a reasonable time. Records kept by Fairfield County offices are accessible by the public unless they are exempt from disclosure under Ohio law.

Not all parts of records are accessible by law. For example, a document can have certain parts “redacted,” meaning sensitive names and details need to be removed for various reasons.

Please note: When making a request for public records, you are under no obligation to provide your name, address, or the intended use of the requested public record.

How to submit a request

Please contact the office you believe retains the records you are requesting:

Fairfield County Commissioners' Office

A Public Records Request to the Fairfield County Commissioners' Office can be made by:

  • Submitting a request to contact@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
  • Mailing your request in writing to:
    Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
    210 E. Main St., Room 302
    Lancaster, OH 43130

Commissioners' policy & forms

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office

A Public Records Request to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office can be made by: