Frequently Asked Questions at the CourthouseAutomobile License Plates/Vehicle Registration Birth Certificate/Death Records Property Taxes - payment Property Taxes - assessment ••••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.
••••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 ••••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. ••••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, 101 East 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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