Hardin County Coroner Aaron M. Fritz, MD 1025 S. Main Street Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: (740) 978-6208 aaron.fritz@hardincountyohio.gov Hours: all times
The key job responsibility is to determine the manner and cause of deaths, often by performing autopsies. During autopsies, coroners inspect the body of a deceased person to identify marks or other empirical evidence that indicates how he or she died. Other specific job duties include visiting death scenes, identifying human remains, supervising the transportation of corpses, operating crime scene equipment, completing death certificates and notifying next of kin.
Keeps a variety of maps and records. Checks legal descriptions of property and deeds. Checks land contracts for attorneys and real estate agents to determine if the contracts accurately describe the property and deeds. Maintains the county’s 166 petitioned ditches.
Domestic Relations Court
One Courthouse Square Suite 210 Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: 419 674 2233 Fax: 419 675 2941
Hardin County’s IT Department is now a Contracted Service .
Maintenance
Hardin County Courthouse Maintenance Richard A. Lawson One Courthouse Square Suite 90 Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: 419-674-2210 Mail Maintenance Hours: Mon-Fri, 6.30 – 4pm
The goal of the maintenance department is “To preserve and maintain the facilities that belong to all residents of Hardin County in an economic manner and to ensure that these public buildings remain for many years to come.“
As an employee of the commissioners, supervisor Richard Lawson is charged with this task. The Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, Title Building and Safety Center are the main responsibility of this department. At times our services are rendered at the Transfer Station, Dog Pound and Lifeworks.
Duties include but are not limited to assisting office staff, scheduling and oversee service contractors, general repairs, minor construction, grounds care, etc. The maintenance staff is also responsible for decorating the courthouse for the Christmas season.
Municipal Court
P.O. Box 250 111 W. Franklin Street Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: 419 674 4362 Fax: 419 674 4096 Hours:
Tracy Wright Hardin County Victim Assistance Prosecutor’s Office One Courthouse Square, Suite 50 Kenton, Ohio 43326 Phone: 419 674 2277 Email Hours: Mon-Fri, 8.00am – 3.30pm
The office of the Hardin County Prosecutor has a Victim Assistance Program to assist victims of crime throughout their dealings with the criminal justice system.
Victims of crime can be left feeling alone, afraid, frustrated, angry and violated. The victim’s advocate is here to help you and we will make every effort to ensure victims receive timely notification of scheduled changes that involve their case.
The Victim Assistance Program is currently funded 100% by the SVAA (State victim Assistance) Grant through the Ohio attorney Generals Office. A new grant is written each year to keep the program in operation. Go to the website for forms and more information.
Search Court Records
To search court records, click the button below to go to the Hardin Courts website.
Upon arrival click on the court whose records you wish to search.
Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit card payments for Real Estate, Personal Property and Mobile Home taxes. In cooperation with Hardin County, PayGov offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay taxes by telephone or directly over the Internet.
This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all state and government regulations. In order to process your payment, PayGov, the credit card service provider, charges a nominal convenience fee based on the amount of the transaction. Hardin County does not retain any portion of this fee.
To make a payment by telephone call 1-866-480-8552 and a live operator will assist you.
To make a payment by credit card online Click Here to get started
Here is what you will need:
Your Tax Bill
Your Credit Card
Tax Installment Prepay Plan
The Tax Installment Prepay (TIP) Plan divides the Annual Real Estate Taxes in 12 portions. Taxpayers receive a coupon book with ten (10) coupons, enough for the entire year. The taxpayer makes five (5) installments per half and then the final bill shows the Half Tax less all prepayments and the balance due. There is no penalty if one of the payments is late or missed as long as the total Half Tax in paid in full prior to the closing date for that half.
To be eligible for this TIP Plan a taxpayer needs to have their taxes paid for the current Tax Year.
If you are interested in getting started on the Tax Installment Prepay (TIP) Plan please contact our office.
Unclaimed Funds
Unclaimed funds are funds that have left the possession of its rightful owner without having directly entered into the possession of another person. Examples of these funds are utility deposits, inheritance bequests, forgotten bank accounts, insurance claims, etc. If you believe you are entitled to such funds, please go to the State of Ohio Unclaimed Funds to collect them.