Clerk of Courts
WELCOME TO THE
LAKE COUNTY
CLERK OF COURTS
As the core of the court, the Clerk of Courts plays a vital role in serving the interests of justice. This includes filing, docketing, indexing, and preserving all court pleadings for civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases. The Lake County Clerk of Courts also serves as the clerk for the 11th District Court of Appeals.
LEGAL
(440) 350-2657
LakeCountyOhio.gov/COC
25 North Park Place,
Painesville, OH 44077
TITLE (Mentor)
(440) 350-2800
LakeCountyOhioTitle.com
8804 Mentor Avenue,
Mentor, OH 44060
TITLE (Wickliffe)
(440) 918-3425
LakeCountyOhioTitle.com
30188 Euclid Avenue,
Wickliffe, OH 44092
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday (Title offices only)
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Federal Holidays
Closed
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Clerk of Courts Resources
- You have moved to Ohio from another State. You won the vehicle fee and clear of any liens and it is Titled in your name only. You will need the following:
Original Out of State Title State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Out of State Vehicle Inspection Cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order for the Title Fees
- You have moved from another State. The Title is in more than one name and you are making payments to a lender. You will need the following:
Original Out of State Title Notarized Power of Attorney from Lease Company allowing you to sign for them Out of State Vehicle Inspection State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order for the Title Fees
- You have purchased a vehicle from an individual who lives in Ohio. You will need the following:
The Original Ohio title with the top half of the reverse side completed by the seller and notarized. If the Title is a Gold Title and the vehicle has no place for mileage, you will need a Federal Odometer Statement with the seller’s portion completed. State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Cash, personal check, cashier’s check or money order for the sales tax and Title Fees
- You have purchased a used vehicle from an individual in another state. You will need the following:
The Original Title from the state in which the seller resides. The assignment must be complete and if the Title document has a space for a Notary Public, it must be notarized. Out of State Vehicle Inspection Bill of Sale if purchased from a dealer State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Loan papers if applicable Cash, personal check, cashier’s check, or money order for taxes and title Fees
- You have purchased a new vehicle from an out of state dealer. You will need the following:
Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) from the Dealer Bill of Sale Federal Odometer Statement State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Cash, personal check, cashier’s check, or money order for taxes and title Fees
- You have purchased a used vehicle from a dealer in another state. You will need the following:
The Out of State Title signed over to you by the Dealer An original or certified copy of the Bill of Sale Federal Odometer Statement Out of State Vehicle Inspection State I.D. or Ohio driver’s license Cash, personal check, cashier’s check, or money order for taxes and Title Fees
| Location Name | Address | City | Zipcode | Website | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Courts Legal Offices | 25 North Park Place, | Painesville | 44077 | 440-350-2657 | |
| Painesville Municipal Court | 7 Richmond Street | Painesville | 44077 | http://www.pmcourt.com/ | 440-392-5900 |
| Title Central – Mentor | 8804 Mentor Ave | Mentor | 44060 | 440-350-2800 | |
| Title West – Wickliffe | 30188 Euclid Ave | Wickliffe | 44092 | ||
| Willoughby Municipal Court | 4000 Erie Street | Willoughby | 44094 | http://www.willoughbycourt.com/ | 440-953-4150 |
| Title | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Relations Court Forms | https://lcdrct.org/forms-filings/ | |
| Legal Topics and Forms – FindLaw | https://www.findlaw.com/ | |
| NEOCAP | https://www.neocap.org/ | |
| Statistics | http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/publications/ |