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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
911
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The cities of Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Sylvania, and Maumee, the Village of Ottawa Hills, and Sylvania Township all have a 9-1-1 dispatch center. The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office answers and dispatches 9-1-1 calls for all other unincorporated communities. |
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Lucas County 9-1-1 does not directly employ dispatchers. Persons interested in a position as a 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher need to contact any of the seven 9-1-1 dispatch centers. |
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9-1-1 computer aided dispatch (CAD) transcripts are stored for seven (7) years. 9-1-1 audio recordings are stored for 30 days. |
AREIS DVD
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The AREIS DVD Viewer costs $10.00. It is released quarterly in January, April, July and October. |
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The AREIS DVD Viewer is released quarterly (January, April, July and October). Each DVD costs $10.00. |
AREIS Online
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- Open AREIS Online
- Click Search tab on left-hand side (if not already selected)
- To Search by Address:
- Select Address in the Search by drop-down box (if not already selected)
- Type in Address under Search for (only type in the Street Number and Street Name - do not include ST., AVE., etc.)
- To Search by Name:
- Select Owner Name in the Search by drop-down box (if not already selected)
- Type in Owner Name under Search for (i.e., JOHN SMITH)
- Click Search button towards the bottom of the panel
- The results will be displayed in the Results grid on the bottom
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AREIS Online utilized Pop-Up technology. You will need to enable Popups for AREIS Online for any and all Popup Blockers installed on your computer. |
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You can right-click on the map, photo, or sketch in the AREIS Online Applicaton Window to save it. You can also save the map by choosing the Print tool and selecting the Map Only option. Once the new browser window appears with the map in it, Right-click on the map and perform a "Save As...". |
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There is a link to an email address on the Structure Photo Window which may be used to report any problems (black picture, no picture, dramatic change in appearance). |
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Try changing your screen resolution. The application is designed for a resoluton of 800x600 (or higher) yeilds the best results. If AREIS looks too small, lower your resolution. |
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The current "Previous Map" button has limited capabilities. It works only after you have ZOOMED or PANNED on the map. It will not work if the last action performed was turning on/off a layer, a search, or if you just left the data pages. |
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When printing the "Map Only" option, you will need to change your settings to print in LANDSCAPE format. |
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When printing a map, if the Aerial Photos are not on, the text is surrounded by small gray boxes. These boxes are used so that you can easily read the text when the aerial photos are on, but unfortunately they make the text hard to read when no photos are on. We are working to resolve this issue. |
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The Text Size may need to be changed. For MS Internet Explorer,
Click the VIEW MENU, hover over TEXT SIZE and choose Medium. For Netscape,
Click the VIEW MENU, hover over TEXT SIZE and choose 100% (original size). |
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The time it takes to draw the map is dependent on general Internet congestion levels as well as some factors under your control. The more layers (lines/shading/text/photos) you have open at a time, the longer it will take to draw. This becomes very apparent if you are zoomed out quite a bit with many layers on, it takes more time to draw all of the detail. Try turning off some of the layers until you are zoomed in to an acceptable level. |
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Make sure you are actually clicking on a word or number in the results window, not in blank space. |
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First, make sure you have the Identify tool selected from the Toolbar. If the Identify Tool is selected and you still receive no results, you have most likely clicked on a Street or Right-Of-Way which are not selectable. Try again and make sure you are clicking within a Parcel boundary. |
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Features will be added in the future as better technology becomes available. For more advanced mapping functions, consider purchasing the AREIS DVD. |
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Yes. Please use Safari as a browser. |
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No, AREIS Online automatically adds wildcards to the search. The Search functions will look for the search value anywhere in the field. i.e., If you search for Name = Smith, it will look for Smith anywhere in the name (beginning, middle or end). |
Auditor
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There is no dollar-for-dollar correlation between the decrease/increase in appraised value and taxes. Your appraised value multiplied by the voted levies equal your general taxes. |
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All work changing land configuration is processed for the coming year's tax duplicate, you will receive a combined tax bill for the following year. |
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To find out, please call the Sheriff's Office at (419) 213-4786. |
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If you turn 65 ANYTIME in 2009 you are eligible to apply for Homestead. However, you need to apply before the June 1 deadline. |
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You need more than ten acres which must be used exclusively for agricultural purposes. Farms of ten acres or less of qualifying land must report their yearly gross income and must maintain an average yearly gross income of $2,500 to continue to qualify for the program. |
Auditor - Triennial Update
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No. The deadline to file a Property Review was October 2, 2009. You can still contest your 2009 value through the Board of Revision (BOR) process. Download a BOR application or pick one up at our office. The filing period to apply for a BOR is January 1 - March 31, 2010. |
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There is no dollar-for-dollar correlation between the decrease/increase in appraised value and taxes. Your appraised value multiplied by the voted levies equal your general taxes. |
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Property taxes are calculated by taking the fair market value of a home (35% of the appraised value, less the allowable deductions - 10% rollback and 2.5% home site reduction) and multiplying it by the effective rate of taxation. |
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If there is a data discrepancy, you can bring photographs that will confirm the mistake. If you are seeking a value adjustment, you can submit a recent appraisal or comparable sales in your neighborhood. Please note, the State does not allow our office to use foreclosure sales in our value analysis since it does not reflect the true value of the home. |
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Your 2009 value will go in affect on your January 2010 tax bill. (We pay a year behind in our taxes - 2009 taxes are paid in 2010, etc.) |
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Yes. You may have a family or friend represent you at the optional meeting. |
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We suggest that you wait until you receive all your value notifications and schedule your appointments at a convenient location. Please note that you will be allotted 15 minutes per parcel. You may also schedule an appointment with an appraiser at One Government Center through October 2, 2009 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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The State does not allow our office to use foreclosure sales in our analysis since they are not arms-length sales. An arms-length sale is between a willing buyer and seller, no pressure from either party, and full disclosure of all knowledge and facts concerning the property. |
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Fair Market Value is the probable price a property will sell for in an open market, between a willing buyer and seller; no pressure from or on either party; and both parties have full knowledge and facts concerning the property. Our findings are then compared with the State's findings to determine the Fair Market Value. |
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To fully serve the citizens of Lucas County, we encourage property owners to try to make their scheduled location. Other options include filing a Property Review over the phone with a staff member (419-213-4406); filing online; or schedule a 15-minute meeting at our office at One Government Center, Suite 600 between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (deadline October 2). However, we will make every attempt to accommodate your schedule. |
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Values are released in conjunction with the mail date. We are unable to research value information before your mail date. |
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It is the job of the County Auditor to determine the affects of property values looking back three years (2006 - 2008) of sales data to determine property values as of January 1, 2009. |
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Because property values do not change uniformly, some values will rise, some will stay the same, and some will decrease. This could depend on the area where your property is located. |
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The differences are caused by economic trends that vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, and vary also among types of property. The condition of a property at the time of sale can also cause a difference. As our valuation process is sales based, and all homes are different, values based on sales will vary from property to property. |
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Other facts, besides variations in market value may cause a change in valuation. One such fact may be an alteration or change in the property, such as new construction not previously reported: new siding, buildings added or removed, interior finish added to basement or garage, new pole building constructed, etc. |
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This state-mandated triennial update is not a process to increase or decrease property taxes. The major reason for increased property taxes is tax levies approved by the voters. |
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The triennial update is significantly impacted by real estate sales in a particular area. It is important for property owners to check their property data (i.e., number of bathrooms, total living area - TLA) to make sure there are no discrepancies in our records. |
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The neighborhood groups typically follow jurisdictional boundaries. However, due to the size of the City of Toledo, this area is broken down into multiple groups of similar neighborhoods. |
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If you filed a Board of Revision (BOR) complaint this year, you will not receive your notice until after your BOR decision letter has been mailed. If you did not file a BOR and still have not received your notice, please call our Education and Outreach Department at (419) 213-4406. |
Board of County Commissioners
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Under Ohio law, most records held by the Board of County Commissioners are public records and can be requested by the public at any time for a nominal fee. To expedite your request, please fill out and return this Records Request Form |
Board of Elections
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You can download a form from our website, or complete the coupon in the paper. |
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If you are unsure as to if you are registered to vote, you may search the state's voter registration database through the Ohio Secretary of State's website. Additionally, you can call our office at (419) 213-4001 to find out. State Voter Information Searches |
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You may register to vote in person at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles, public library or public high school, as well as our office. Also, you can register to vote by downloading a form from our website and mailing it to our office. Voter Registration Form |
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The Ohio Secretary of State's website has a search application that will allow you to find your polling location by your street address. Also, you may call our office at (419) 213-4001 to find out where you vote. Voter Information Searches |
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Acceptable proof of identification at the polls includes the following: A current and valid photo identification (i.e. Ohio driver’s license, state ID card, government ID). Photo identification must show name and address (does not need to be a current address for driver’s license or state id card); or A military identification that shows the voter’s name. (Does not need to show address); or A copy of a current utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address (including from a public college or university). Ohio law states you cannot use as proof of identification a notice that the board of elections mailed to you. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by provisional ballot.
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Under Ohio Law, your party affiliation is determined by the ballot you vote in an even numbered year Primary Election. The next opportunity to change your party affiliation will be the May 4, 2010 Primary Election. |
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The Lucas County Board of Elections is located on the 3rd Floor of the DiSalle Government Center in downtown Toledo. The building is bordered by Jackson, Erie, Huron and Beech Streets. The parking garage is located on Beech Street. |
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The Board of Elections is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office does not close for lunch. |
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Voters may request to cancel their voter registration by submitting a written request to the Board of Elections. The request should include the voter’s name, address, date of birth, signature and either their Driver’s License number or the last four digits of their social security number. |
Building Regulations
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You need a building permit for any new construction, addition, alteration, repair, replacement, or demolition except any unattached residential structure less than 200 square feet. At any time if you are unsure please contact our office at (419) 213-2990. |
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Usually a zoning permit from your township or village, water & sewer tap receipts from the engineers department or a pink slip from the health department for properties with a well or septic, and two sets of detailed plans showing all structural work to be performed. At any time if you are unsure please contact our office at (419) 213-2990. |
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At least three sets of drawings with original stamp or seal by an engineer or architect with State of Ohio certification (the top sheet has to be signed). The same is required for resubmittals and revisions. At any time if you are unsure please contact our office at (419) 213-2990. |
CASA
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While some of our volunteers help with office work or program promotion, most are CASA / GAL. GAL is an acronym for guardian ad litem which means the guardian of a child’s interest while in the court system. After a thorough training program, the CASA takes a case and begins to work directly with a child and his/her family to determine what is in that child’s best interests. To learn more about what a CASA / GAL does on the job, see About CASA or visit National CASA. |
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A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of an abused or neglected child in court. |
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A CASA provides a judge with a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about the child’s future. Each case is as unique as the child involved. The CASA must determine if it is in a child’s best interest to stay with his or her parents or guardians, be placed in foster or relative care, or be freed for permanent adoption. The CASA makes a recommendation on placement and services to the judge and continues on the case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. |
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To prepare a recommendation, the CASA talks with the child, parents, family members, social workers, school officials, health providers, and others who are knowledgeable about the child’s history. |
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The CASA does not provide legal representation; that is the role of the attorney. Instead, the CASA advocates for the best interests of the child. The CASA provides crucial background information and logical, fact-based recommendations that assist the court in making sound decisions for the child. |
Child Support Enforcement Agency - Paternity
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Establishing paternity is the right thing to do! Every father who brings a child into the world should accept his fair share of the financial, legal, and emotional responsibility.
A father can experience the reward of contributing to the growth and development of another human being – his child.
A father can enjoy a relationship with his child. Through active involvement, the father is often seen by the child as a provider, a role model, and a friend who promotes mutual love and respect. |
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Identity: All children have the right to know their mother and father. Money: Frequently, children supported by only one parent are poorer than children supported by both parents. They need child support. In order to get support, paternity must be legally established. Medical: Your child needs to know if he or she has inherited any special health problems. Also, it might be possible to obtain medical insurance for your child through the father’s employer, union, or military service. Security: Fathers who support their children when they are young are more likely to continue to pay support until they become adults. If you wait, the father may decide to deny paternity which could make your child feel unwanted or unloved. Survivor's Benefits*: If the father dies, your child could qualify for a number of benefits, including Social Security, pensions, inheritance rights, veterans benefits, and life insurance. *Unless legal paternity has been established, your child may not be able to claim these benefits from his or her father. |
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Not all states establish paternity the same way but, in general, there are two ways in which paternity can be established:
If the man you name as the father of your child agrees he is the father, he will be asked to sign an official form stating he is the father. In many hospitals and clinics, these forms are available to parents immediately following the birth of their child. This form will be used by a judge or a hearing officer to legally establish paternity. In many states, you do not have to appear in court to establish your child’s paternity.
If the man you name as the father of your child denies being the father, or if you are unsure of who the father is, blood/genetic tests can be done.Usually a father will admit paternity when results of blood tests show he is the biological father of a child. If the father continues to believe he is not the father, he is entitled to a court hearing on the matter. At the hearing, a judge listens to both sides and looks at the test results. |
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You may seek financial support for your child in order to help pay for necessary living expenses. Under the law, your child is entitled to this support. The amount of your monthly child support payment is decided by the laws of the state in which you live. Child support orders require that the father provide financial support for his child until he or she becomes eighteen [(18) or older depending upon state law]. |
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Federal law requires states to allow a paternity action to be started anytime before the child reaches the age of eighteen (18) or later depending upon state law. |
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Regardless of the father’s current situation, his legal responsibility should be established as quickly as possible following your child’s birth. His support level (monthly payments) is based on his income level. When the father gets a job, collecting child support will be easier if paternity is already established. |
Clerk of Courts - Appellate Division
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The Court of Appeals Section is located in the Clerk of Courts office on the 3rd floor of the Lucas County Courthouse at 700 Adams St., in downtown Toledo. |
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You need the notice of appeal with the Judgment Entry you are appealing attached,a Praecipe and Docketing Statement, and $ 150.00 or an affidavit of indigency. |
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Our office does not have forms for filing the notice of appeal. You will need to type this yourself or consult an attorney. We do have forms for the Praecipe and Docketing Statement. They can be obtained from our website or from our office. The clerks office also has indigency forms as well. Please use the link below to access the Appellate Forms. More... |
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A Praecipe is whether or not you are requesting you are requesting transcripts of your case. A Docketing Statement states whether of not you wish the appeal to be placed upon the accelerated calendar or not. |
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No, you can file the appeal Pro Se or on behalf of yourself. However, we always recommend that individuals seek legal counsel as the court system can be complicated. Our employees cannot dispense legal advice nor advise you with regards to your appeal. |
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You have 30 days from the date the judgment entry pertaining to your case is journalized. |
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All appeals are filed with the court where the case orginated. They will then transmit the filing to our Appellate section within our office. It will then be assigned an appellate case number. |
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You must provide the original and five additional copies. If it is an appeal on a Civil Case you must provide additional copies for each party being served. |
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When filing a brief on your case, you must provide the original plus four additional copies. |
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Yes, you may view a previously filed brief, however, we do not provide you a particular case to view as the brief may or may not have been properly filed, thus your brief may be filed improperly as well. |
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No you may not. Our office does not accept for filing any faxed briefs. |
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Yes you may as long as it is 10 pages or less in size. |
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No you do not. We treat the faxed version as the original. |
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Our fax number is 419-213-4503. |
Clerk of Courts - Automobile & Watercraft Division
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We have two branch offices. Our main office is located in downtown Toledo at 1600 Madison Ave. The telephone number is 419-213-8844. Our second office is located at 4900 N. McCord Rd. The telephone number is 419-213-2400. Need driving directions? Please use the link to Mapquest below to obtain directions and/or a map to one of our offices. More... |
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We accept MasterCard, Visa, cash, check or money order in payment for all transactions. |
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The original out of state title, personal identification, information regarding who/whom you purchased the vehicle from and an OUT OF STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION. |
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The original out of state title; anyone whose name appears on the title must be present. If everyone is not available, a notarized power of attorney may be used; personal identification, information regarding who/whom you purchased the vehicle from and an OUT OF STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION are also required. |
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You need the original out of state title in the leasing company's name, a notarized power of attorney from the leasing company allowing you to sign for them, information regarding who/whom you purchased the vehicle from and an OUT OF STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION, and some form of personal identification. |
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You need the original Ohio title with the top half of the back filled out by the seller and notarized, and some form of personal identification. |
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You need the original title from the seller's state of residence. The assignment must be completed and if the title document has a space for a notary public, the document must be notarized. You will need an OUT OF STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION, the appropriate mileage affidavit, the bill of sale if the title does not have a space for the price, and some form of personal identification. |
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You need the manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) from the dealer, a bill of sale, FEDERAL ODOMETER STATEMENT, and some form of personal identification. |
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You need the out of state title signed over to you from the dealer where you purchased the vehicle, the bill of sale, the FEDERAL ODOMETER STATEMENT(if the vehicle is less than 10 years old), OUT OF STATE INSPECTION, and some form of personal identification. |
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Make application at any county title office. The fee is $ 15.00. Have some form of personal identification and documents that verify the vehicle identification number. |
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You can obtain an out of state vehicle inspection at any Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) License Agency. or at most new automobile dealers. Call ahead to check if the dealer performs vehicle inspections. |
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Contact the nearest OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICE and ask them to do a vehicle inspection on the car. They will provide yhou with a form to mail to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and provide you with a correction letter that you can provide to the county clerk's title office for a replacement title. |
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On the back and top of your current title, complete the new buyers name and address, including the purchase price. Complete the odometer certification stating the mileage as it appears on the odometer. Under the mileage area is the seller's notary section. This must be completed in the presence of a notary public and notarized. Next, the buyer must acknowlege the mileage as stated by the seller by affixing his/her signature and printed name. The seller should make a copy of both the front and back of the title and remove the license plates from the automobile. |
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Upon receiving the assigned title, the buyer may proceed to any BMV license agency with the title and purchase a 30 day license tag. Within 30 days, the buyer should visit any Clerk of Courts Auto Title office and apply for a title in their name. You will be required to pay sales and use tax on the purchase price at that time. |
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The Clerk of Court's title office will require an application for title to record a lien. Once the application is filled out and the lien information provided, including the surrender of the owner's title, a new title will be issued to the lien holder. The fee is $ 15.00. The title holder should receive a memorandum title for registration and to obtain license plates. The BMV 3774 APPLICATION FORM for title can be found by clicking the link provided. This will connect you to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles website. More... |
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No. At the time the title was issued your maiden name was correct and the title office will not change your title. If you sell the vehicle, sign the title with your maiden name and your married name. |
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Go to any title office and apply for a SURVIVING SPOUSE CERTIFICATE of title. Some counties require a certificate of death to process, so telephone the office prior to your visiting. You may apply for up to 2 vehicles on a surviving spouse benefit and estimated value of both cannot exceed $ 40,000.00. The surviving spouse can only transfer passenger vehicles, a 3/4 ton truck or smaller, or a motorcycle into their name. Commercial vehicles, motor homes, and recreational vehicles are not covered. For additional information please contact the Lucas County Probate Court at 419-213-4775. |
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Contact the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Title Administration and Customer Service Unit at 1-614-752-7671 and ask to speak to the export/import assistant. They will provide you with the necessary information. |
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Never store your title in your car. Store your title with your other important documents in a fireproof storage box or a bank safety deposit box. Additionally, you have the option of asking the Clerk of Court's title office that you would like a non-printed title. It will still cost $ 15.00, but your title will be retained on the BMV database. |
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On the top back of the title assign and have notarized the names of the individuals who purchased the vehicle. The individuals will need to sign and apply for the new title at the county title office and new license plates and registration will be required. |
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By law, vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 16,000 pounds or more are exempt and therefore are not required to list the mileage in the mileage area. |
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All travel trailers are titled in Ohio at county title offices. You must have proof of ownership, make application for and pay all fees and taxes. If the travel trailer is on an out of state title, you must first obtain an Ohio out of state VIN (vehicle identification number) verification at any BMV license agency. If the trailer is not a travel trailer and weights 4,001 pounds or more, you must provide proof of ownership and apply for an Ohio title at any of our county title offices. |
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Take the Ohio off-road motorcycle title, proof of the upgrade, and proceed to one of our county title offices and request to complete a BODY CODE CHANGE affidavit. If everything is correct and in order, the title will be replaced and reflect the body code as MC. The fee is $ 15.00 and you will take the new title to a BMV license agency and apply for your new plates. Remember you must have the motorcycle endorsement on your Ohio Drivers license in order to operate the motorcycle. |
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The Ohio Revised Code requires dealers to retain for 5 years the supporting evidence that was submitted electronically. |
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Submit the supporting evidence to the Clerk of Courts office that you have a signed agreement within 14 days of the title being issued. |
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First establish when the jet ski was purchased. If it was prior to January of 2000 you will need 2 pieces of evidence; a bill of sale, picture, and/or registration. The title office will conduct a title search and determine if there is sufficient documentation to title the jet ski. |
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Excluding jet skis, Ohio does not require watercraft less than 14 feet in length to be titled. |
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After purchasing the mobile home, the seller or the buyer must go to their county auditor'soffice and pay whatever conveyance fee that is required and obtain the auditor's tax stamp. Upon leaving the county auditor's office proceed to one of our county title offices to obtain title to the mobile home. |
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An inspection must be performed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The purpose of the inspection is to verify ownership of all the parts and to review all required documentation. Use the link provided to locate the nearest Ohio Highway Patrol Post. More... |
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Contact the re-instatement office at 419-245-3010. |
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You may visit one of our Automobile and Watercraft Title offices located in Lucas County. Our offices are located in downtown Toledo at 1600 Madison Ave., 419-213-8844 or 4900 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania;419-213-2400.
For more information regarding Passports use the link provided below to the U.S. Department of State website. More... |
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For an adult (age 16 and older), the cost is $ 110.68 which includes the required pictures and sales tax. For a child ( age 15 and younger), the cost is $ 95.68 which includes the required pictures and sales tax. Individuals may purchase a U.S. Passport Card which is valid for land and sea based travel only. The cost of the Passport Card is $ 45.00 for adults if purchased separately. If purchased with U.S. Passport Book the cost is $ 20.00. For Minor Children the cost is $ 35.00 is purchased separately. If purchased with U.S. Passport Book the cost is $ 10.00. Remember a U.S. Passport Book is required of all individuals for air travel. The passport card can only be used for land and sea based travel. |
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An adult passport is valid for 10 years. A child's passport is valid for 5 years. |
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Yes, all children regardless of age are required to present a valid U.S. Passport to customs officials upon re-entering the U.S. For more information regarding U.S. Passports and minor children use the link provided below to the U.S. Department of State's website. More... |
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Yes, all minor children must be present and accompanied by their parents. Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by both parents. If the parents are divorced, separated and one of the parents cannot be in attendance, the parent in attendance must provide documentation including a birth affidavit signed by the other parent authorizing the child to make application for a passport. For more information regarding minor children please use the link provided to access the United State Department of State's website for information on passports. More... |
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Yes and No. Anyone traveling outside the U.S. and traveling by air IS REQUIRED to have a valid U.S. passport. Anyone traveling by sea or land must have supporting documentation which includes a U.S. Passport or birth certificate, proof of citizenship, valid driver's license and photo identification. Always check with your travel agency, cruise line, or others as they may require a U.S. Passport for land or sea based travel. For more information regarding Passports and travel abroad please use the link provided below to the U.S. Department of State's website. More... |
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The key here is if your passport is still valid. As long as the passport is currently valid or the expiration date is under 1 year, you may renew your passport by mail. The renewal form asks 4 basic questions. If you answer YES to all 4 questions you then qualify for renewal of your passport via U.S. mail. The forms for renewal are available at any of our two Auto Title offices or by visiting the United States Department of State's website using the link provided. More... |
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Our office is governed by the FEDERAL DRIVERS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT. We never release personal identifiers such as social security numbers, a person's name, address, date of birth, drivers license, passport application photograph, or any medical or disability information, unless authorized to do so by the specific individual. Individuals must complete a form authorizing our office to release such information. |
Clerk of Courts - Civil Division
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The Civil Division of the Clerk of Courts is located on the 1st floor of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas which is located at 700 Adams St. in downtown Toledo, and is bounded by Adams, Erie, Jackson, and Michigan Streets. To reach the Civil Division by telephone, please dial 419-213-4490. Need driving directions? Please use the link to Mapquest provided below to obtain directions and/or a map to our office. More... |
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Contact either the Toledo Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service at 419-242-2000, Legal Aid of Western Ohio at 419-724-0460, or Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)at 419-255-0814. |
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There are a number of factors in determining that timeframe. Many times it depends upon the Judge's case docket or if all necessary paperwork has been filed. See question number 14 for a more detailed Mortgage Foreclosure timeline. |
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Contact an attorney. You can locate an attorney through your local telephone directory or contact the Toledo Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service at 419-242-2000. |
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Our bookkeeping department needs a payout order and the order must be specific. The order needs to state the exact amount needed for the pay out. |
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Contact the county recorders office at 419-213-4400. |
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It depends upon a number of factors. Contact the Civil Division at 419-213-4490 and request to speak to the Journal Clerk. Provide your name or if possible your case number and request that the clerk check to see if the order has been received. It takes between 1-3 days for the Journal Clerk to receive the original order from the courtroom. If the order has not yet been received by the Journal Clerk, it may not have been file stamped or been received from the courtroom. The Journal Clerk will put you in touch with someone that MAY be able to determine the status of the case order. |
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Please contact the Marriage License Bureau at 419-213-4361. They are located on the 2nd floor of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St.,which is bounded by Adams, Erie, Jackson, and Michigan Streets in downtown Toledo. |
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Depends on what type of case you have. For Civil Court cases please contact the Prosecutor's Civil Division at 419-213-2001. For Criminal Court cases please contact the Prosecutor's Criminal Division at 419-213-4700. For Juvenile Court cases please contact the Prosecutor's Juvenile Division at 419-213-6951. For the city prosecutor please mouse over to the tab for Government and click "Which Court is Mine" Determime the court that services you city, village, or township. |
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To determine if you are in the correct courthouse, please look at your case number. If your case number begins with the letters CR, LR,or MS then your case is scheduled in the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. If your case begins with DR or DM then your case is scheduled in the Family Court Center. Cases beginning with CL are sceduled in the Sixth District Court of Appeals located at One Constitution Ave. Records pertaining to cases in the Appellate court are located at the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. For cases regarding juvenile or minor children including traffic violations and misdemeanor or felony cases please contact the Juvenile Court Center located on Speilbusch Ave. in downtown Toledo. Their telephone number is 419-213-6722. Please reference the link to "Which Court is Mine" provided to determine which municipal court district you reside in.
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In order to determine the courtroom your case is assigned to we need your case number or your full name. You may also visit our office and inquire at one of our file rooms. For Civil cases, the file room is located on the first floor of the main courthouse located at 700 Adams St. For Criminal cases the file room is located on the 3rd floor of the main courthouse. |
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We need your case number or name to determine when you are scheduled to appear in court for your case. You may also visit our Civil or Criminal File rooms for information regarding your case. |
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Individuals can access the register of actions regarding their case by using our search engine, DOCKETS ON LINE. Please use the link provided to go directly to our DOCKETS ON LINE search engine. More... |
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Beginning with the case filing, the case can be completed and the home sold at sale within 180 days. We have provided a Mortgage Foreclosure timeline below for your convenience.
Lucas County Foreclosure Timeline
This timeline can play out in less than 180 days!
Don’t wait…Act immediately…Contact your lender
First 30-90 Days Owner is behind in mortgage payments.
20 Days later Owner receives letter stating that within 10 days legal proceedings will occur. 30 Days later Legal proceedings begin when mortgage company files complaint (lawsuit). 28 Days later Owner has 28 days from receipt of complaint to respond or file an answer with the clerk of court. This must be done. Owner has no ability to stop foreclosure by dodging certified mail. Legal advice is recommended. Within 5-30 Days Later Mortgage lawyer files a motion for default judgment if owner does not file a response or answer with the clerk of court.
Judge will sign default judgment, frequently without owner’s knowledge. This judgment will order the appraisal and sale of the property. Mortgage lawyer files with the clerk of court a legal form known as a praecipe for an order of sale which also orders the appraisal of the property; this is usually done without the knowledge of the owner. Within 3 Days Later Clerk delivers the order of sale to the Sheriff. During the next 3 Months An appraisal is ordered and completed, frequently without the owner’s knowledge. The sale date is set, usually around 5 months after the order of sale is filed. The sale is advertised in the newspaper and/or legal news for 3 weeks. This may be the only notice the owner gets of the sale date. Day of Sale Sheriff will auction the property and sell to the highest bidder. Bidding generally starts at 2/3 of the appraised value. 7-60 Days After Sale A legal form called a confirmation entry is filed by the mortgage lawyer with the clerk of court. This orders the sheriff to prepare a deed, and it gives the new owner the right to file for a writ of possession. After the confirmation entry is filed, signed by the judge, and recorded by the clerk, there is nothing that can be done to stop the sale by the owner. Only rare legal irregularities can stop the sale at this point. Even bankruptcy cannot stop the sale. Sheriff deed is issued; new owner files for writ of possession. Sheriff will place a red tag on the door of the house stating the owner has 10 days to move out of the home. This may be extended for up to 7-10 days for hardship; any time needed beyond that will require the consent of the new owner. If the owner does not move out, the sheriff will enter and remove his/her belongings and place them by the curb.
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The cost of a Mortgage Foreclosure filing is $ 500.00. |
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All cases and motions are file stamped the day they are received and are entered into the system the following day. |
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The cost to file most Civil cases is $ 200.00. |
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There can be depending if there are motions or additional filings on the case. Journal Entries upon the case that are filed with the court, summons, mail sent certified or by registered mail, regular postage for mailings, foreign fees, and fees payable to the county sheriff all add additional costs to a case. Foreign fees are charged when any correspondence or mailings are sent to another Ohio county, another state or another country. |
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The cost to file a garnishment is $ 40.00. |
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Contact the Civil Division of our office at 419-213-4490 and if possible provide the case number, the address or name of the current ownerws of the property that corresponds to the property you wish to purchase. Our office will make available the case file for your review. The case file will provide detailed information of all activity regarding the property including any liens currently attached. |
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Individuals may obtain copies of any case filed in our courts. For any Civil case including Mortgage Foreclosures, Judgment Lien, Garnishments, contact our Civil File room at 419-213-4083. For Tax Foreclosure, Appellate, Miscellaneous and Criminal cases contact our Criminal File room at 419-213-4483. To view the files, one must come to the respective file room mentioned above and request to see the file. |
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Contact our Civil Division at 419-213-4493 and speak to one of our Civil Typists. |
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Any inquiries regarding Federal Liens should be directed to the Lucas County Recorders office at 419-213-4400. |
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Our office accepts for filing State of Ohio Department of Taxation liens, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation liens, foreign judgments, garnishments, private liens from companies or attorneys, executions (sheriff department is seizing property or padlocks a residence), civil liens from a case, and debtor exams (hearing to determine why payments are no being made.) |
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State liens are only filed through the State of Ohio. Private liens are filed from a civil case from which a judment was rendered. |
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The three major Credit Bureaus are Experian, Equifax, and Transunion. Use the link provided to access contact numbers and address information. More... |
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Yes. Please contact our Bookkeeping Department at 419-213-4411. |
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Please contact our Bookkeeping Department ate 419-213-4411. |
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Please contact our Bookkeeping Departmen at 419-213-4411. |
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No we do not. We accept cash or money orders only. |
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Checks regarding a mortgage foreclosure are issued after all monies are collected, the expenses are finalized and the Sheriff's Civil Division no longer holds possession of the deed. |
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This is a fee that the Lucas County Treasurer attaches to each Tax Foreclosure case prior to it being sent to our office. For more information regarding Tax Foreclosures, please contact the Lucas County Treasurer at 419-213-4305 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
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Under Government select Clerk of Courts, mouse over to Legal Division and click your mouse. Select the division you want and click on it to open. Scroll down to link for Local Rules, or use the link to Legal Division provided. More... |
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Yes, as long as the filing is 10 pages or less. |
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The charge per copy is 10 cents per page. |
Clerk of Courts - Criminal Division
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The Criminal Division of the Clerk of Courts is located on the 3rd Floor of the Court of Common Pleas which is located at 700 Adams St in downtown Toledo. The Court of Common Pleas is bounded by Adams Erie, Jackson, and Michigan Streets. Our telephone number is 419-213-4480. Need driving directions? Please use the link to Mapquest provided below to obtain directions and /or a map to our office. More... |
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To determine if you are in the correct courthouse, please look at your case number. If your case number begins with the letters CR, LR,or MS then your case is scheduled in the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. If your case begins with DR or DM then your case is scheduled in the Family Court Center. Cases beginning with CL are sceduled in the Sixth District Court of Appeals located at One Constitution Ave. Records pertaining to cases in the Appellate court are located at the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. For cases regarding juvenile or minor children including traffic violations and misdemeanor or felony cases please contact the Juvenile Court Center located on Speilbusch Ave. in downtown Toledo. Their telephone number is 419-213-6722. Please reference the link to Which Court Do I Contact provided to determine which municipal court district you reside in. More... |
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In order to determine the courtroom you are in, we either need your case number or your name. We will look that information up and provide it to you, whether in person or by telephone. |
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You can access case information on line through our DOCKETS ON LINE application. Please use the link provided to access DOCKETS ON LINE. More... |
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Please contact the Municipal court for your jurisdiction. Use the link provided for WHICH COURT DO I CONTACT. More... |
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Please contact the Municipal court in your jurisdiction for assistance. Use the link WHICH COURT DO I CONTACT provided. More... |
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For a felony conviction you must wait a minimum of 3 years after your probation has been served. 1 year in the case of a misdemeanor conviction. All court costs and court ordered restitution must be paid in full and you must pay a filing fee o $ 50.00. Our office has the appropriate forms. You may complete the form yourself, or consult an attorney to assist you. Our office can only assist in providing you with the proper documents. The Judge hearing the expungement may still elect to deny the request. |
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Unless our office has received any filings or docketing information, you will need to contact the specific courtroom to make an inquiry. If you do not know the specific courtroom please provide the case number or the name of the defendant. We will provide you with the correct courtroom. |
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Please contact one of our file rooms. For Civil cases contact our Civil File room at 419-213-4083, for the Criminal, Appellate, and Tax Foreclosure dial 419-213-4483, and for Domestic Relations dial 419-213-6901. Please provide your case number or name and the respective file room will provide you with the time and date of your next court appearance. |
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All court costss and/or court ordered restitution can be paid in person or by mail. Costs and restitution must be paid either in cash or by money order. We do not accept for payment personal checks or credit cards. |
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Yes,however costs can vary and change due to additional court appearances, new journal entries on the case, additional motions filed or other costs. |
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Any individual that declares they are indigent with the court is still responsible for all costs associated with their case and are required to make payment in full. |
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The trial Judge sets the amoun of restitution at sentencing. |
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The Adult Probation Department makes that determination. |
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There are 4 types of bonds, all of which are secured through a bonding company.
Surety Bond - The bonding company through insurance papers guarantees the full amount of the bond required.10% Bond - The individual deposits 10% of the ordered bond with the court. Full Cost Bond - Whatever amount the Judge has ordered, the individual must pay in full. Property Bond - Posting of their property in lieu of cash to ensure that the defendant appears in court.
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You are responsible for all all costs and fees associated with your attorney. Court appointed attorneys are never free. |
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Obtain a copy of the Tax Assessment Sheet from the Lucas County Auditor (located on the 6th floor of 1 Government Center)and a copy of the property deed from the Lucas County Recorder on the 7th floor of 1 Government Center. A title search must be completed to ensure there are not liens or mortagages on the property. This can be done at any title company. Proof of balance of mortgage must be furnished at the time of posting bond. It must be on leterhead from the lending institution. All property owners must be present in order to sign all necessary bond forms. If an owner is unable to be present to sign, an executed power of attorney must be furnished at the time of posting. The power of attorney must be witnessed and notarized and mus contain the legal description of the property. Property values should be twice the amount set as bond, over and above all encumberances (charge of claim on property). |
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You will need to come to our office on the 3rd floor of the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. Proceed to our Criminal File area. Please have identification with you including your social security number so that we may verify your identity. This cannot be done via the telephone. |
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Please contact either the Toledo Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service at 419-242-2000, Legal Aid of Western Ohio at 419-724-0460, or Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) at 419-255-0814. |
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The Clerk of Courts is not a law office, however if you are attempting to contact a specific attorney and do not know their telephone number we may be able to assist you with obtaining that information. |
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Public Defenders are assigned by the Judge of each court. |
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When contacting the Lucas County Prosecutor first determine which section you wish to contact. For criminal cases telephone 419-213-4700, for civil cases telephone 419-213-2001, and for juvenile cases telephone 419-213-6951. To contact a city prosecutor use the link WHICH COURT DO I CONTACT. You may use the link provided to access this information. More... |
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Contact our Criminal Division at 419-213-4480 and ask to speak to the Journal Clerk. Provide your name or if possible your case number and the clerk will see if the order has been received. It takes 1-3 days for the Journal Clerk to receive the original order from the courtroom. If the order has not yet been delivered to the Journal Clerk, it may not have been file stamped or received from the courtroom. The Journal Clerk will place you in contact with someone that may be able to determine the status of the case order. |
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Please contact the Marriage License Bureau at 419-213-4361. They are located on the 2nd floor of the Court of Common Pleas located at 700 Adams St. |
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To obtain copies of cases filed in the Criminal Division, contact our Criminal File room at 419-213-4483. The Criminal File room also is the point of contact for all Tax Foreclosure, Appellate, and Miscellaneous Cases. For Civil Cases contact our Civil File room at 419-213-4083. For case in Family Court contact our Domestic Relation Division at 419-213-6902. |
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Go to the home page of the Lucas County Clerk of Courts and click on Government/Clerk of Courts/Legal Divisions and select any of the divisions. Scroll down to the link for Local Rules and click on it. |
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Yes, as long as the filing is 10 pages or less. |
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We charge 10 cents per page. |
Clerk of Courts - Domestic Relations Division
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We are located on the 1st floor of the Family Court Center at429 N. Michigan St. in dowtown Toledo. Our telephone number is 419-213-6901. Need driving directions? Please use the link to Mapquest provided below to obtain directions and/or a map to our office. More... |
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If you case number does not begin with the letters DR or DM then you have contacted the wrong court. Use the link WHAT COURT DO I CONTACT to determine the correct court or use the link provided. More... |
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In order to determine the courtroom your case is to be heard in, we need your case number or your name. |
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You need to contact our office at 419-213-6901 or use our DOCKETS ON LINE to obtain that information. Please use the link provided below. More... |
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Please contact our office at 419-213-6901 to obtain that information. |
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The filing fee for all three is $ 200.00. |
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Yes it does. The filing fee for all three with minor children involved is $ 250.00. |
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This will require an additional deposit of $ 50.00. |
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Quite possibly. Go to our website home page and click Goverment/Clerk of Courts/Legal Divisions/Domestic Relations. Scroll down to Local Rules and click on the link. This will provide you with a listing of all fees. |
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No, however we strongly recommend you speak with an attorney. The court system cna be complicated and confusing to someone not familiar with the practice of law. |
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Our employees are forbidden by law to dispense legal advice to anyone. We can provide you the necessary forms and paperwork, and answer some basic questions of a non-legal nature. Again we strongly recommend you speak to an attorney. |
Common Pleas Court
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There are four different Lucas County courts that deal with different types of cases.
The General Division, which is referred to as the Common Pleas Court handles felony criminal cases and civil cases involving foreclosures, personal injury claims, and cases with large sums of money.
The Domestic Relations Court handles divorces and dissolutions, as well as support and custody matters for children.
The Juvenile Court takes care of offenses involving children under 18 years of age, including traffic cases, criminal offenses, and paternity cases.
Probate Court deals with estates when someone has died, the civil commitment of those with mental illness, adoptions, and marriage licenses.
There are also Municipal Courts for Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, and Sylvania.
Municipal Courts handle misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic cases, and civil cases with smaller sums of money involved. |
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You need to contact the Court where your case is filed. See response to FAQ, "Am I in the right Court? if you are unsure of which court to contact.
You should also read any paperwork you have been given from prior appearances in the court for contact information.
In the Common Pleas Court, only the Judge can approve a change in your court date. You will need to call the Judges' courtroom and explain your situation and request the change in your court date. The telephone number for each Judge is listed in the Directory. |
Court of Appeals
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Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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There are 5 judges on the Sixth District Court of Appeals of Ohio. They are: |
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The Sixth District Court of Appeals of Ohio is located at One Constitution Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, downtown at the corner of Spielbusch and Cherry Streets. |
Dog Warden
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No, the Lucas County Dog Warden does not accept cats nor do we pick them up. Due to health concerns, we are not permitted to have cats here in our facility. If you have a stray cat, please call one of the animal shelters in the area. |
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If you have a missing dog, please come to the Dog Warden’s office to walk through our kennel to see if your dog has been picked up. Due to the volume of dogs picked up and the variety of breeds, our office staff will not be able to tell you if your dog has been impounded. You may be required to show a valid driver’s license or state-issued picture ID in some cases. After-hours, we only respond to police calls, so if your dog were lost in the evening, it may still be at the pound. |
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In the State of Ohio, all dogs over three months of age are required to have a dog license. |
Domestic Relations Court
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If you and your spouse are married and have filed for a divorce or dissolution then you are in the correct court. |
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The Juvenile Division of the Common Pleas Courts will address all issues where parents have a child(ren) together. This court is located at 1801 Spielbusch in downtown Toledo. |
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You should contact your attorney to confirm the date and time of your hearing. If you don’t have an attorney, please call the Assignment Commissioners Office at (419) 213-6854. |
Emergency Management Agency
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The best way to help the victims of disaster is to make a monetary contribution to the American Red Cross or other established organizations serving victims. Many donated items do not meet the real needs of victims and do not help the local economy to recover.
Citizens can enroll in Red Cross first aid, CPR, and other disaster preparedness training courses.
Go to Serve Ohio for more information. |
Emergency Medical Service
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Lucas County EMS operates 10 life squads 24 hours a day. |
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A total of five life squads are housed in fire stations throughout Toledo. The other five life squads are located, one each, in Sylvania Township, Springfield Township, the Village of Whitehouse, and the Cities of Maumee and Oregon. |
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All personnel on life squads are at the paramedic level. All EMS dispatchers are Emergency Medical Dispatcher-certified and at least at the basic EMT level of certification. |
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The administrative office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. General office number is 419 213-6510 and the fax number is 419 213-6520. |
Engineer
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The County map is available at the Toledo-Lucas County Library. The Main Library is located in downtown Toledo and its 18 branches are located throughout Lucas County. The following website is not maintained by Lucas County and is not responsible for their content. Visit the Lucas County Library for more information. You can also:
Request A Map Online |
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No. The Engineer's Office does not do private property, boundary surveys. Searching the Yellow Pages or the internet for a competent surveyor is our best recommendation. |
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The county does not have a regular ditch maintenance program. We can clean ditches on a limited basis, submit a request and we will look into it. Report a problem |
Facilities
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Lucas County Facilities does not directly employ staff. Persons interested in positions within Facility Operations need to contact Lucas County Human Resources at (419) 213-4521. |
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The Facility Management Department Engineering and front-office section are located at 1819 Canton Avenue. The Board of Elections Warehouse Division is also housed in the same facility with an address of 546 Southard Street. |
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Facility Management can take work requests via fax or directly by phone. Voice number (419) 213-6405 fax number (419) 213-6407. Email your work request |
Family Council
Family Council - Wraparound
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Over the last 10 years, the Publicly Funded Family and Child Serving Systems in Lucas County have had ongoing discussions about developing Wraparound as a process for serving inter-system involved children/youth and their families in Lucas County. This discussion has also dovetailed with discussions about developing a well coordinated “System of Care.” In May 2009, Neil Brown, a Wraparound Consultant associated with the National Wraparound Initiative was brought to Lucas County to do a presentation on Wraparound for public system leaders, staff and other stakeholders. Neil Brown gave an overview on Wraparound in terms of “What is it?” “How is it done?” and “How could we do it?” Additionally, we had presentations from Stark County and Butler County that gave us a practical look at how it has been implemented in two different counties.
In May 2009, the Ohio Departments of Mental Health, Youth Services and ODADAS jointly issued a Request for Proposals called the Behavioral Health and Juvenile Justice Grant (BHJJ). The focus of this grant is specifically to reduce commitments of children and youth to the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Mental Health and Recovery Services of Lucas County (MHRSB), Lucas County Juvenile Court (LCJC), NAMI of Greater Toledo, and the Lucas County Family and Children First Council (LCFCFC) worked together to develop and submit a proposal, with MHRSB serving as the lead applicant agency and fiscal agent. We saw this grant as a tremendous opportunity to accomplish two objectives: 1. Develop Multisystemic Therapy for children/youth with identified and diagnosed mental health challenges and involvement with juvenile court. This is very intensive in-home therapeutic services that address the whole family situation. 2. Develop Wraparound on a smaller scale – addressing the BHJJ population – with the long-term goal of expanding Wraparound as our coordination model for intersystem involved children/youth and their families (with the goal of replacing the traditional Cluster model by July 1, 2010).
The implementation of Wraparound has already begun for the BHJJ population with trained Wraparound Facilitators working out of NAMI of Greater Toledo and we are diligently working to plan and prepare for the transition from the traditional Cluster Model (currently called Creative Options) to Wraparound. |
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While there are still many details that will need to be addressed over the next five months, it is our intent, to transition to Wraparound as the coordination process for multi-system involved children/youth and their families. We are planning to have four full-time Wraparound Facilitators, hired, trained and ready to receive referrals by July 1, 2010. Currently we have 2.5 FTE Wraparound Facilitators in place working with the BHJJ population. The Cluster process, as it currently exists, will no longer continue after the full transition. |
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This is one of three core functions that the Cluster has served over the years. The other two core functions are Coordination and Special Assistance Funding. We recognize the importance of all three functions and are diligently working on ensuring that there is an identified process and structure to support all three functions. Coordination will continue through the implementation of the Wraparound Model. The functions of Placement and Special Assistance Funding will continue as key functions of our overall Intersystem Coordination Strategy though we have not yet completed work on identifying what the processes will be and the structure to support them. We will post key developments on these functions on this website. |
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We would encourage you to make sure to work with your supervisor/manager within your agency and ask if it would be truly beneficial to the child/youth and their family to make the referral, and to be clear on which of the three functions identified above you are trying to access. If after this consideration you still think that it would be beneficial to make the referral, you can proceed through the normal process within your agency with the referral. There will be no cutoff date on referrals, but you need to be clear, especially with families, that the coordination process or how you seek assistance for a placement or special assistance funding will be changing. It is not our intent to throw any curve balls to those of you in the trenches and so we will continue to get clear and up-to-date information out to you as quickly as possible to make sure you are well-informed on the processes and structure for the functions of Coordination, Placement, and Special Assistance Funding. |
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As we transition from the traditional Cluster model to the development of Wraparound Teams around each child/youth and their family involved in Coordination, there will still continue to be a need to utilize more formal services/supports as part of a whole range of options that would be considered to meet the various needs of a particular child/youth and their family. While there is a greater emphasis on utilizing natural supports in a child/youth and family’s life, this does not negate the importance of having access to and utilizing formal services/supports. |
Food Protection
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Yes, anyone who would like to sell food must go through plan review. This includes anyone who would like to operate a food service operation (such as a restaurant or daycare), retail food establishment (such as a grocery store or carry out), or a mobile food service. More... |
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A temporary license is good for the duration of an event, not more than 5 days. A temporary food license application must be completed and delivered in person to the Health Department at least 3 business days prior to the event. An inspector will be assigned to the event. The temporary food stand will be inspected at the time of the event. If the temporary meets food code standards it will be licensed to sell food. No more then 10 temporaries a year may be issued per person/facility. More... |
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You must complete the plan review application packet. The application must be completed and submitted to this department along with the Plan Review fee ($230.00), labeled floor plan, and equipment list. Once the application is complete, contact this department to schedule a time to meet with the inspector to drop off the plan review application. More... |
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A mobile food facility is a mobile cart, vehicle, or tear down mobile that is licensed to move anywhere in the State of Ohio. The mobile food license is good for the license year (March1 - February 28). The county your mobile is stored in is the county that will be your licensor. The mobile food service must not be in one location for more then 40 consecutive days. The mobile planning guide must be completed and submitted to this department for approval. More... |
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Yes, you must contact this department immediately to speak to the inspector assigned to the facility. Food licenses do not transfer to new owners. The facility must be inspected prior to licensing. |
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A vending machine license is required for all locations that will contain a vending machine that has potentially hazardous food items. Examples include - hot food machines, cold food machines, coffee machines, milk machines, syrup pop machines, ice cream machines. Contact this department to apply for a vending license application. Vending machine locations must be inspected once a year. |
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Yes, all equipment in a food service operation and retail food establishment must be commercial grade. Do not purchase any equipment until it is approved by the inspector. Make and model numbers must be provided for approval. |
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If you are interested in catering you must contact your inspector and fill out a catering application. More... |
Health Department
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Shots 4 Tots clinic schedules are updated monthly and can be accessed through the following link. Shots 4 Tots Schedule |
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To register for WIC, simply dial (419) 213-4422 and you will be given instructions on how to register and be directed to the appropriate location. Also, you may access our WIC Eligibility flyer. |
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Skin testing is offered every week day except for Thursdays, from 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. On the first Friday of each month, the clinic will be from 10:00 am– 11:30 am. There is a $10 fee for each skin test. Lucas County Health Department
635 N. Erie St.
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Fill out an authorization for release of medical information form. |
Health Department, Pharmacy
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To have a prescription filled at our pharmacy, you must be a patient at one of the following facilities: Lucas County Health Department
635 N. Erie St.
Toledo, OH 43604 Western Lucas County Clinic
330 Oak Terrace Blvd.
Holland, OH 43528 |
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The cost to our patients is $5 if the normal retail cost of the drug is less than $50 or $10 if the normal retail cost of the drug is more than $50. |
Homestead Exemption Program
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You have to turn 65 ANYTIME during 2009. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2009. Applications for 2010 will be mailed beginning in January, 2010. Please call our office at (419) 213-4406 to be placed on the mailing list. |
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The deadline to apply for Homestead in 2009 was June 1, 2009. If you qualified for Homestead this year, you can file for both 2009 and 2010 calendar years beginning in January, 2010. Please call our office at (419) 213-4406 to have your name placed on our mailing list. Homestead applications will be mailed beginning in January, 2010. |
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1) You have to be at least 65 years old (anytime during the calendar year) or permanently or totally disabled.
2) If disabled, you are required to have your physician complete the certificate of disability form or submit a certificate from a state or federal agency.
3) Own and occupy your own home, or mobile home, or have ownership interest (land contract, lease options), as of January 1 of the application year. |
Human Resources
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Please carefully review the minimum qualifications listed on the job posting announcement. Certain positions require a college degree, and you would need to submit a transcript to verify your degree; others may require particular licenses or coursework, and you would need to provide supporting documentation. Some positions will require that you complete a skills assessment (word processing / data entry, spreadsheet, math skills, etc.), which would be scheduled in our office. |
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Upon completion of interviews and skills assessments, if you are a preferred candidate you will be asked to sign a release form allowing us to verify your current / previous employment history, conduct a criminal records check, and contact personal and professional references. |
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We comply with the requirements of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). If you have an ADA-qualifying condition, simply notify us of your need for a specific accommodation if you are contacted for an interview and/or skills assessment. |
Juvenile Court
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Yes, you can have the deadline for your fines extended on a Traffic Case, if you appear in person at the Juvenile Justice Center. Please see the staff at the Reception Desk in the Lobby for more information. |
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Mediation is a process in which parties come together with a third party neutral (Mediator) to discuss the complaint / motion that has been brought before the Court. The mediator will help facilitate the process and aim to resolve the complaint without further Court involvement. |
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Juvenile Divisions hear cases involving persons under 18 years of age, and cases dealing with unruly, abused, dependent, and neglected children. They also have jurisdiction in adult cases involving paternity, child abuse, nonsupport, visitation, custody, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. |
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Continuances must be requested in writing, by regular mail, by fax, or in person to:
1801 Spielbusch Ave.
Toledo, OH 43604
Fx: (419) 213-6898If the hearing is same day, they must call (419) 213-6722. |
Lucas County Children Services
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A mandated reporter is someone required by law to report if they suspect or know that child abuse if occurring. The Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421 clearly removes the option of choice, and requires immediate reporting of known or suspected alleged child abuse and neglect for the following professionals: • Attorneys
• Audiologists
• Child care workers
• Children Services personnel
• Coroners
• Day care personnel
• Dentists
• Nurses
• Physicians, including hospital interns and residents
• Podiatrists
• Psychiatrists
• School authorities, employees and teachers
• Social Workers
• Speech Pathologists
• Animal Control Officers/Agents Although Ohio law encourages everyone to report alleged child abuse and neglect, in most cases it is an option left for personal and moral decision. The exception is those professions that have an inherent responsibility to report. The ethical commitment to families and children that these professionals have accepted through virtue of their positions is recognized under Ohio law, and thus they are mandated to report alleged child abuse and neglect.
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| Main number: | (419) 213-3200 | | To report abuse or neglect: | (419) 213-CARE (2273) | | Foster care and adoption information: | (419) 213-3336 | | Ombudsman: | (419) 213-3253 | | Public Information / Speaker’s Bureau: | (419) 213-3253 |
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You may call one of the numbers listed above or submit your comments online here. More... |
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- Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or dependency.
- Assesses the level of risk facing children.
- Makes reasonable efforts to prevent the removal of children from their homes.
- Accepts custody of children from courts with juvenile jurisdiction.
- Provides temporary emergency shelter when necessary.
- Finds family foster homes for children.
- Provides services to protect children from abuse or neglect.
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Lucas County Children Services serves all children and families living in Lucas County. |
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When a decision is made that children need to temporarily leave the home, the parents will be made aware of the safety threats and issues causing the removal so that they can take steps to remedy their situation. The caseworker will write the case plan with the family, so they can provide input into services that are needed and they will know exactly what is expected of them in order to have the children reunified. Progress in the services and a discussion on the possibility of reunification will be reviewed formally every 90 days at the 90 day Case Review. The time that it takes to achieve reunification is based on the reduction of safety threats, and the parents' compliance in services, as well as demonstrated changes. |
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Call the Lucas County Juvenile Court Clerk line at 419-213-6744, Option 4. An automated answering system will direct you to the appropriate clerk based on your answers to specific questions and the custody option that you are seeking. Please understand that while information will be provided, the clerks are unable to provide legal advice. Custody forms are available at the main clerk's counter at Juvenile Court. Neither Lucas County Children Services or the Juvenile Court can provide legal advice and counsel. However, there are resources available in the community if you require legal assistance. If you have resources pay for legal services, contact the Toledo Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 419-242-2000 or 419-242-4763, for names of attorneys who handle this type of legal work. If you are unable to pay for representation, contact either the Toledo Bar Association's Pro Bono program at 419-242-9363 or Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. at 419-724-0030. These programs will have criteria and other guidelines that must be met before their services can be utilized. Lucas County Juvenile Court |
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A Family Case Conference (FCC) is held for all decisions involving possible child removal, change of placement and permanency planning, including reunification. The initial FCC is held when a caseworker believes that a safety threat exists and the child(ren) may not be able to be safely maintained in their own home. The purpose of the meeting is to share all relevant information that relates to the protection and safety of the children regarding placement decisions. The goal is to reach consensus about a plan which protects the children, while also attempting to preserve and /or reunify the family. The FCC is held before any move would occur, or in cases of imminent risk/safety threat by the next working day, and always before the initial court hearing in cases of removal. |
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A neutral trained facilitator will lead the meeting. The role of the facilitator is to focus the group's energy on the common task of reaching a decision about placement for the child. The caseworker will present the information regarding family history, strengths and concerns.
The parents and other involved relatives and professionals will be invited to the meeting and are strongly encouraged to participate. The parents may bring a support person to the meeting, this may be a relative, close friend, attorney, or Pastor.
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It is very important that parents attend all meetings scheduled regarding their children/family. Important decisions are made at the meetings and parents need to provide up to date information regarding their circumstances and should be a part of the decision making. The meetings can be scheduled later in the day to accommodate work schedules, and the meetings are often held at Neighborhood Centers for the convenience of families. |
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A review of the current case is held every 90 days as long as the case is open. An Administrative Review is scheduled with every other 90 day Case Review (every 6 months). The purpose of the meeting is to review the safety threats, the strengths and needs of the family, reassess the risk, review the case plan services for all parties listed on the case, and review the placement, medical and educational information on each child. It is important that all invited parties participate in this meeting to provide input. |
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Kinship Care is when a relative or non-relative has taken over the full-time care, nurturing and protection of a child. The definition for kinship caregivers also goes beyond the scope of blood relatives and may include an adult who has a familiar relationship/bond with the child and/or family. Lucas County Children Services coordinates several programs that provide support and resources for kinship families. Kinship Permanency Incentive
Kinship Subsidy Program
Kinship Navigator Program |
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Lucas County Children Services has an Office of Minority Affairs and Inclusion. More... |
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Child support matters are handled by the Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency. Please call them at 419-213-3000. Lucas County Children Services does not handle child support questions. Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency |
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LCCS does not accept unsolicited proposals. LCCS contracts for services via the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. RFPs are generated based on LCCS client needs. If you would like to be added to the RFP notification list, please call 419-213-3658. |
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Please download, print, complete and return this form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required), or call 419-213-3467 for assistance. Records Request |
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The current operating budget for Lucas County Children Services is approximately $49.7 million. Almost half of the agency's funding comes from the citizens of Lucas County through two property tax levies. Children Services also receives funding from the federal government, the State of Ohio, and other sources. Lucas County Children Services has approximately 400 employees. |
MHRSB
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Refer to the Looking for Services link in the left column on the front page of the MHRSB site |
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Call Central Access at (419) 255-3125 for an assessment. You also can walk in at the office at 3350 Collingwood Boulevard in the Rescue Mental Health Services building. Central Access provides free mental health and/or substance use assessments for those who qualify. |
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Call Central Access at (419 255-3125 for an assessment. You also can walk in at the office at 3350 Collingwood Boulevard in the Rescue Mental Health Services building. Central Access provides free mental health and/or substance use assessments for those who qualify. |
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The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County does not provide direct services to clients, but funds services through nearly 25 service provider agencies. Find agencies in the resource directory. |
OMB - Hotel/Motel
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A tax that is charged to every transient guest occupying a room or rooms for sleeping accommodations in a hotel/motel. |
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Every establishment maintained, used, or held out to the public to be a hotel/motel or bed and breakfast where sleeping accomodations are offered to guest, is required to file monthly on a Hotel/Motel Transient Occupancy Tax form. |
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No, churches, non-profit organizations and schools are not exempt from paying lodging tax. |
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The forms can be found on the Hotel/Motel home page or contact the Hotel/Motel Administrator to have forms mailed to you. |
Poll Workers
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Simply Drop us a line, or telephone the Board office and ask to speak to the Republican or Democratic Precinct Judge Clerk. |
Recorder
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Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Recording hours for the office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
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Statewide standardizations for documents went into effect on July 1, 2009. A brief summary of the requirements include: Paper Size
8 ½ x 11 - minimum
8 ½ x 14 - maximum Margins
3 inch top margin on first page
1 ½ inch top margin on subsequent pages
1 inch margin on sides and bottom of all pages Font Size
minimum of 10 points Ink Color
Black or Blue only
No highlighting A non-conforming document charge of $20 for items not meeting these specifications will be assessed. The complete verbage of the code is found at Ohio Revised Code 317.114 From the Ohio Recorders' Association website: A template for the standardization requirements |
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The most accurate description is from the deed. Viewing/copies are available in our office. See Fee Schedule. |
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Yes, you can retrieve some genealogy within the Recorder's office. You will need the approximate year of transactions from the Auditor as well as the parties’ name. |
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If you do not know the property owner’s name, you will need to contact the County Auditor. |
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No. The Recorders office does not prepare or sell any legal documents, nor do we give legal advice. Forms may be obtained from an office supply company. If you need legal assistance, please contact an attorney.
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Financial institutions, credit unions, funeral homes, title companies, realtors, automobile dealerships, and many other businesses. You can find those listings in the yellow pages of your telephone book. |
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That information can be found on our main page. |
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Yes, on April 14, 2003 we began using our imaging system. Our documents are now scanned for permanent record. |
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Any copies made in our office are $2.00 per page. If you require having your copies certified it is an additional $2.00 per document. |
Sanitary Engineer
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Lake Erie via treatment by the City of Toledo or the City of Oregon based on the location of the property served. |
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Lucas County has agreements with the Cities of Toledo and Oregon to bill Lucas County customers. |
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If it is due to a water main / sanitary sewer within the right of way contact the Lucas County Sanitary Engineer's office at (419) 213-2926. We have 24 hour per day, seven days per week phone access to our employees via our office during normal working hours and an answering service after hours. |
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Contact the Lucas County Sanitary Engineer's office at (419) 213-2926. |
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The office is open from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday to assist customers. Emergency crews are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (419) 213-2926. |
Sheriff
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If the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office took your complaint / report, a copy of your report is available through the Record Bureau. You can contact the Record Bureau at (419) 213-4975. |
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You can contact the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau / Investigative Services Section by calling (419) 213-4919. |
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If the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office took your accident report, a copy of your report is available through the Record Bureau. You can contact the Record Bureau at (419) 213-4975. |
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Yes, Record Checks can be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office for a fee of $8. Record Checks can be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. |
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Yes, BCI and FBI fingerprint cards can be completed at the Sheriff’s Office. The costs are as follows: BCI fingerprints - $27, FBI fingerprints - $24, Ink Fingerprinting $5.00 per card. |
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Paperwork can be obtained at the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office. The paperwork will contain all the necessary information regarding your application for a Concealed Carry License. |
Sheriff - Civil Section
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We either look it up for them in our system, or tell them that they may now go to our website and click on the icon to our case management system and look all this information up themselves. |
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We give them phone numbers to call for agencies in the area that may be able to help. It would be helpful to have a link on our website to these agencies. |
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We explain the whole foreclosure process to them and the timeline. |
Soil and Water Conservation
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The District has publications on managing your pond naturally as well as fish stocking recommendations. Call (419) 893-1966 for more information. |
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The District can assist in respect to hydric soils – one component of wetlands of the three that are required. The Army Corp of Engineers is the regulatory body to determine wetlands. Contact The Army Corp of Engineers at (419) 898-3491. Get the soils information from the District and then go to the Corp of Engineers with that information. |
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The seedling sale begins in January and distribution is in April. We sell a variety of conifers – Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, and Blue Spruce are traditionally selected and a variety of native hardwoods and shrubs which vary from year to year. |
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The fish sale is the second Thursday in October. Orders are taken through August and September. |
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The Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District handles the agricultural pollution problems in non confrontational to address and fix the problem. If a landowner is uncooperative, the District receives assistance from the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Conservation. The EPA or the local health department handles the other spills and pollution complaints. Hotline for EPA is (800) 282-0270; The Toledo Lucas County Health department is (419) 213-4100. |
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The Toledo Area Sanitary District, (419) 726-7891, has mosquito fish and they can spray for mosquitoes. |
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City of Toledo Water Department phone number is (419) 245-1800. |
Solid Waste Management District
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You have to dry it up and throw it away. You can do this by adding kitty litter, oildry, or sand to the paint. Once it's dry, leave the lid off so your trash hauler can see that it is hard and they will take it with your normal trash. If you don't have access to kitty litter, oildry, or sand, you can get a cardboard box or newspaper and pour a layer of paint on it, let it dry, pour another layer, let it dry, and just keep repeating the process until it is all dry. Once it's dry, just throw it away. |
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The Bedford Bus Garage Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Their address is 8486 Douglas Rd., Temperance, MI 48182. You will need to put your styrofoam in a trash bag and tie it shut. Once you get to the bus garage, there will be a bus with a sign on it and all you do is throw your bag of styrofoam onto the bus. |
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If you are in the City of Toledo, you will need to call them at (419) 936-2510. If you are outside of the City you will need to see the additional information. More... |
Treasurer
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We accept payment in person at the Treasurer’s office during normal business hours. Payments for the exact amount of your bill are accepted at participating local banks only during the months of January and July. |
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We accept cash, check, money order, and credit card payments made in person at our office. Cash, check and money order payments can be made at local participating banks for the exact amount of your bill. Credit card and eCheck payments can be made online. |
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First-half real estate taxes are due January 31st each year, and second-half taxes are due July 31st. |
Veterans' Service Commission
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No. The Veterans Service Commission is a Lucas County Department / Agency totally funded by Lucas County. While certain members of the VSC staff (Veteran Service Officers) file claims to the VA on behalf of veterans and veterans’ families and request certified copies of veterans’ Military records, they are not VA employees. |
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There are two primary types of services available at the VSC. In addition to filing claims and requesting Military records for veterans, Temporary Financial Assistance is available to those Honorably Discharged veterans who are residents of Lucas County, who qualify, and who provide the documents to the VSC staff that are required by Ohio State Statute. Examples of assistance are: Food Vouchers; Rent, Mortgage, Utility, Property Tax Payments; Medical Prescription Funds; Transportation to VA Medical Facilities. |
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The veteran or veteran’s family should call the VSC Office (419) 213-6090 and tell the VSC staff member what their need is (i.e., Financial Assistance or VA Claim). Then, they need to accurately and clearly respond to the questions asked by the VSC staff member. If a Service Officer or Financial Assistance Investigator is available, the caller will be transferred to them. Otherwise, the information provided by the veteran or veteran’s family will be given to the next available Service Officer or Investigator, who will return the call. A veteran could walk in for assistance. But, all staff members may be engaged in assisting other veterans. An initial call in is the best option. |
Workforce Development Agency
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Lucas County Workforce Development assists workers interested in updating their current skills and learning new skills. In some cases, it can be a short certification course that will provide a worker with an enhanced ability to do their existing job and in others, it could be a complete career change. The training available covers a full gamut of high demand skills, tailored to the individual. |
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The Business Team with the Workforce Development Agency has access to a vast library of labor and employment data – all available free of charge. Simply call The Source at (419) 213-JOBS (5627) and ask to be transferred to Workforce Development for assistance. |
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Job postings throughout Lucas County and Ohio are available on the statewide job system at Ohio Means Jobs. Job seekers can post their information to be contacted by employers or can search job openings and apply online. Workers who need help putting together their resume or other job seeking skills should contact The Source at (419) 213-JOBS (5627) or visit the website for a complete list of free workshops. |
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