Cuyahoga County Phone Directory

The Cuyahoga County phone directory covers the most populated county in Ohio. Cleveland is the county seat, and the main county offices sit in downtown Cleveland near East 9th Street and the Justice Center. With more than 1.2 million people and over 500,000 property parcels, Cuyahoga County keeps a large set of public records you can search by name, address, or case number. This page lists every major office phone number, web tool, and search portal so you can find contacts and records without having to call around. Most searches are free and open to the public under Ohio law.

Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer Directory

Cuyahoga County uses the title "Fiscal Officer" where most Ohio counties split duties between an auditor and a recorder. This one office handles both property records and recorded documents. The Fiscal Officer keeps data on more than 500,000 parcels across the county. Each parcel record ties back to owner names, mailing addresses, and valuations that you can search for free. The main office sits at 2079 East 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44115. Call (216) 443-7010 to reach the main line. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The MyPlace portal is the primary search tool for the Cuyahoga County phone directory when it comes to property records. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address. The system shows ownership history, sale dates, tax values, and building details for every parcel. Parcel data on transfers gets updated daily, so the info stays current. Under ORC 319.28, county fiscal officers must keep property appraisal records accurate and available for public review. That is why MyPlace runs with no login and no cost. Property valuations get a full reappraisal every six years with triennial updates in between.

The Fiscal Officer also runs a free Property Alert service. It sends a notice when someone files a document against a property you own. This helps catch deed fraud early. The Recording Division handles deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, and DD-214 forms for veterans. Documents date back to 1810. Recording fees are $39 for the first two pages and $8 per page after that. Certified copies cost $4 per page plus a $1 certification fee.

You can view the MyPlace property search below, which is the main Cuyahoga County phone directory tool for property lookups.

Results show owner names, mailing addresses, and parcel numbers. The portal uses the same data that county staff access at their desks.

Note: Recording fees changed in October 2024, so confirm current rates by calling (216) 443-2060 if you plan to file documents.

Search Cuyahoga County Court Records

The Clerk of Courts is another major phone directory resource in Cuyahoga County. This office handles all filings for the Common Pleas Court. Case records include names, addresses, attorney info, and hearing schedules. The Clerk sits in the Justice Center at 1200 Ontario Street in Cleveland. Call (216) 443-7950 for docket info. The criminal division line is (216) 443-3612.

The Common Pleas Docket search lets you look up cases online by name or case number. It covers civil, criminal, domestic relations, and probate cases. The system is free. Results show filing dates, case status, party names, attorneys, and judge assignments. Under ORC 149.43, most court filings are public records. Anyone can ask for copies without giving a reason. Standard copies run $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page. Those are among the lowest copy fees at any county court in Ohio. The e-filing system also lets attorneys and self-represented parties submit documents online without visiting the courthouse.

The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Docket search is shown here.

Search results include party names, docket entries, and hearing dates. This makes it a strong phone directory tool when you need to find someone tied to a court case in Cuyahoga County.

Cuyahoga County Sheriff Phone Numbers

The Cuyahoga County Sheriff handles law enforcement records, inmate data, and civil process for the county. The main office is at 1215 West 3rd Street in Cleveland. Call (216) 443-6000 for the general line. Records requests go through (216) 443-6155. Arrest records have their own line at (216) 443-6105.

Arrest records cost $6 per request. You need to provide the person's first and last name, date of birth, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Payment must be cash or money order. Records show arrest dates, charges filed, and case numbers. The Sheriff also runs the county jail system with facilities in Cleveland, Bedford Heights, Euclid, and Parma. All booking records feed back to the main office. You can also use Vinelink for national inmate tracking. Under ORC 149.43, most law enforcement records are public unless they fall under a specific exemption like active investigations or confidential informant data. Social Security numbers and medical records are always redacted.

The Sheriff conducts foreclosure sales too. Sale listings with dates, parcel numbers, and minimum bids are posted through the office. If you need info on a foreclosure property in Cuyahoga County, the Sheriff's phone directory contacts above can point you to the right records.

Note: For emergencies, always call 911 instead of the phone directory numbers listed on this page.

Cuyahoga County Public Search Directory

The Cuyahoga County public records search is a free online tool that pulls together recorded documents from the Fiscal Officer. You can search by grantor or grantee name, document type, document number, parcel number, or date range. It covers deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded instruments going back to 1810. Each result shows the parties involved, recording date, and document type.

Below is the Cuyahoga County public records search, which you can use to find recorded documents and phone directory contact data tied to property transactions.

Type in a last name and the system returns all matching documents on file. You can narrow results by date or document type. Older records from 1810 through the early 1900s may be on microfilm rather than digital scans, but the index is still searchable online. Public access terminals are also available at the county administration building during business hours if you prefer to search in person.

Ohio law backs up your right to search these records. ORC 149.43 defines public records broadly to include documents, files, and data held by any public office. There are some limits. Medical records, sealed court files, and certain law enforcement investigatory records are exempt. But the vast majority of what the Fiscal Officer and Clerk of Courts hold in Cuyahoga County is open for anyone to search and copy. You do not need to give your name or explain why you want the records. The law is clear on that.

How to Use This Cuyahoga Directory

There are a few ways to work through the Cuyahoga County phone directory. The right approach depends on what you need. For county office contacts, use the phone numbers and tables on this page. For person lookups tied to property, start with MyPlace. For court case parties, use the Common Pleas Docket search.

Here is a quick breakdown of when to use each tool in the Cuyahoga County phone directory:

• Property owner lookups: MyPlace portal
• Recorded documents (deeds, mortgages): Public records search
• Court case parties and attorneys: Common Pleas Docket
• Arrest and booking records: Call (216) 443-6105
• General county questions: Call (216) 443-7010

Most Cuyahoga County offices in Cleveland are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Hours can vary by department, so it is a good idea to call ahead if you plan to visit. The online search tools run around the clock for most of the week, with the exception of Friday maintenance windows on MyPlace. Keep in mind that sealed court records, juvenile files, and active law enforcement investigations are not available through these tools. Everything else is open under Ohio public records law.

Cities in Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County includes Cleveland and many suburbs. Each city has its own local government, but county-level phone directory records all go through the offices in Cleveland listed above.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cuyahoga County. If you need phone directory records from a nearby area, check the county where the person or office is located.