Frequently Asked Questions

Record checks can be obtained at the Fairfield County Municipal Court located at 136 West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Appear at the Lancaster Police Department's Records Office, 130 South Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. To help us expedite your request, it is helpful for you to complete a Request for Information Form (PDF) with as much information as you can provide. Exact names, dates, and locations will assist us in fulfilling your request. Please allow three business days for your request to be completed. (The records office is closed on all major holidays).

Accident reports can be obtained online from the Ohio Department of Public Safety's Crash Retrieval website located at:

Yes. Incident reports and traffic crash reports can be obtained from our Records Office at a cost of $.10 per page. Record requests can be made at the Lancaster Police Department, 130 South Broad Street, Lancaster, Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.