Using Ohio Public Records

Screen job applicants with Ohio criminal records

Hiring a new employee is one of the most common reasons for using Ohio public records. A small business may prefer to take advantage of the free information available online instead of hiring another company to perform this service.

Finding an applicant with the right job qualifications is only part of the hiring process. Background checks should be essential because the employer can be held responsible for an employee’s actions on the job. OH public records can help identify individuals that could be a poor choice due to their credit or criminal history. Employers must also specifically check people who will be working with children or the elderly for any history of abuse.

There are three types of public records of particular interest when performing background checks:

1. Credit reports that show current lines of credit, payment histories and declarations of bankruptcy.

2. Ohio vital records that show past convictions, births or divorces. These may also be useful in determining criminal history, residency requirements and alimony payments.

3. Registered sex offender lists. Ohio requires convicted sex offenders to be kept on a list for a specified period after their conviction.

 

Use Ohio court records to get general information on individuals

Court records can include Ohio marriage records, birth records, death records and divorce records. Many cities and counties in Ohio have websites with this information that is freely available to the general public.
Try: The Montgomery County Clerk has a Public Records Online (PRO) system that allows you to search for public records by name, company name and case number. Franklin County Municipal Court offers a public access case search using a variety of criteria.

Use Ohio public court records to get information on criminal history

Law enforcement agencies keep criminal records which may be publicly available. Laws vary widely by state as to the specific information you will be able to obtain. Some government agencies may also charge fees.
Try: The Attorney General for Ohio allows private business to submit fingerprints for background checks. Background Check can perform a wide range of background checks using the records of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification.

Use Ohio public records to conduct background checks

There are many sites dedicated to performing background checks for prospective employees. These checks can also include Social Security number verification, education verification and reference checks.
Try: Ohio Background Check performs a variety of employment screening services for businesses in Ohio. Criminal Background Records can perform a search for criminal records by nation, state and county.

 

• You will first need to obtain some basic information on the individual you are seeking Ohio records for. Job applicants will need to provide this information on the application form or on a separate form for the background check. Individuals must also grant permission for a background check in most cases.

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