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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 1908 are kept on file in the Microfilm Dept.
located in the courthouse basement, (937) 456-8122. Birth certificates and death records after 1908 can be obtained at
the Preble County Health Dept., 615 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, (937) 472-0087. Please keep in mind that 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 Planning & Zoning 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) 456-118 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 Building Regulations Dept., located on the first floor of the Preble County
Courthouse, 101 East Main St., Eaton, (937) 456-8171.
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, 101East 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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