In 1874, the County Commissioners authorized building this fifth and present courthouse. Total cost of the building was $110,174. The pressed brick was made at a mill located about where the fairgrounds are today.

The clock was made by the Boston Clock Co. The bell weighs 2000 pounds and the striking clapper 430 pounds. The pendulum is eight feet long. Total cost of the clock was $2,000.

(Source: Commemorative Booklet, Van Wert County Sesquicentennial, 1821-1971)

COURTHOUSE LOCATION
Van Wert County Courthouse 121 E. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238-6159 Hours: 830am to 5pm
RECORDS IN THE VAN WERT COURT HOUSE
Divorce records	Clerk of Courts 3rd Floor Hours: M - F 8am - 4pm
Birth & Death records 1867 - 1908 Uncertified Copy $0.50 Certified Copy $5.00 No research fee If requesting by mail, a written request and addressed stamped envelop is required.	Probate Division
Marriage records 1840 to present day. Uncertified Copy $0.25 Certified Copy $3.00 No research fee If requesting by mail, a written request and addressed stamped envelop is required.	Probate Division
Probate records from 1837	Probate Division
Land records from 1823	County Recorder

BIRTH and DEATH RECORDS 1908 and AFTER
Van Wert County Health Dept 1179 Westwood Drive, Suite 300 Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Telephone: (419) 238-0808 Fax: (419) 238-9571 Hours: Mon. - Fri. (closed holidays) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
CERTIFIED COPIES
Birth and Death 1908 - Present	$25.00 each This fee is mandated by Ohio Law.