Find Licking County Parcels, Property Values, GIS Maps and Deed Records
The Licking County Auditor property search connects a parcel with ownership, addresses, Auditor PIN, land and improvement values, building information, tax status, transfer details and map context.
This guide explains how to search OnTrac and the Tax Parcel Viewer, how to interpret the result and which county office handles taxes, deeds, maps, value complaints and certified records.
OnTrac property search.
PIN, address or owner name.
20 S. Second St.
Newark, OH 43055
Mon-Fri
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Official records checked July 23, 2026.
The screenshot represents the county’s official property-search interface. Use the separate Tax Parcel Viewer when you need PIN, address or owner-based map searching, nearby parcel context, buffers, printable property maps or reports.
Choose the correct property-search path
Use OnTrac for ownership, parcel identity, values, characteristics and transfer information.
Use the Tax Parcel Viewer for PIN, address, owner, buffer, map and report tools.
Move to the Treasurer for tax collection or the Recorder for recorded documents.
Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer or Records and Archives?
| What you need | Correct office | Prepare first |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, address, PIN, market value or building details | County Auditor / OnTrac | Address, owner name or Auditor PIN. |
| Parcel location, nearby properties, map or buffer report | Tax Parcel Viewer / GIS | PIN, abbreviated address or owner name. |
| Tax bill, payment, delinquency or special assessment | County Treasurer | PIN and tax-year information. |
| Deed, mortgage, lien, easement or recorded document | County Recorder | Owner, document number, date or property identifier. |
| Survey or legal-description review for a transfer | County Engineer Map Department | Survey, legal description, deed reference and PIN. |
| Historic Auditor tax lists or older county records | Records and Archives | Record type, approximate year, name and location. |
How to search Licking County property records in OnTrac
No OnTrac result found?
How to use the Licking County Tax Parcel Viewer
The Tax Parcel Viewer is not simply another owner-search page. It supports parcel identification, buffers, measurements, layers, basemap switching, printable property maps and downloadable reports.
| Search type | How to enter it | Common failure |
|---|---|---|
| Property address | Enter the beginning of the address. Use abbreviated directions and road types without periods. | Spelling out every direction and road type or adding unnecessary unit details. |
| Official address example | Use a format such as 51 N 64th St. | Entering “Fifty-One North Sixty-Fourth Street.” |
| Owner name | Lastname, Firstname with a space after the comma. | Firstname Lastname or omitting the space after the comma. |
| Auditor PIN | Enter without spaces or use 000-000000-00.000 format. | Adding spaces, copying an incomplete PIN or confusing it with another account number. |
Map tools that users often miss
Enter a distance in feet to identify parcels within the selected radius.
Generate a property report after selecting the correct parcel.
Select a layout, map title and scale for a printable reference map.
Turn available layers on or off to review property and jurisdictional context.
Use for approximate map-based research—not legal distance certification.
Available selected-property information can be downloaded as a CSV.
How to read a Licking County property record
| Record field | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor PIN | The county identifier assigned to the parcel record. | Use it consistently across OnTrac, GIS and county offices. |
| Owner name | The ownership name carried in the Auditor system. | Compare it with the newest recorded deed after a recent transfer. |
| Site address | The physical location associated with the parcel. | Do not confuse it with the owner’s tax-mailing address. |
| Owner mailing address | The address used for ownership or tax correspondence. | An out-of-area mailing address does not by itself prove rental use. |
| Market land value | The value assigned to the land portion. | Review acreage, use, location and land classification. |
| Market improvement value | The value assigned to buildings and improvements. | Verify living area, year built, dwelling type and major structures. |
| Market total value | Total market land and improvement value. | This is different from the amount of tax due. |
| CAUV land value | Agricultural-use value when qualifying land is enrolled. | Confirm enrollment, acreage and renewal status with the Auditor. |
| Exempt or abated value | Value receiving an applicable exemption or abatement treatment. | Confirm the program, period and amount before relying on it. |
| Owner-occupied / Homestead | Indicates whether those tax-relief statuses are carried on the parcel. | Verify a recent approval appears after processing. |
| Tax district / TIF | Identifies taxing-jurisdiction or tax-increment-financing context. | Nearby parcels may not share the same district or tax treatment. |
| Transfer history | Ownership-transfer activity associated with the parcel. | Not every transfer is an arm’s-length market sale. |
Licking County GIS downloads, sales layers and parcel-data limitations
The county provides downloadable GIS layers for users who need more than a single parcel view. The official download page states that the data uses Ohio State Plane South, NAD 83, measured in feet.
Municipal boundaries, parcels, road centerlines, road rights of way and township areas.
The county reports converting more than 93,000 parcel records and asks users to report discovered errors.
Some datasets are provided in ZIP format and must be extracted before use.
Additional Auditor GIS data useful for property research
Licking County property-tax records, bills and payment routing
The Auditor maintains parcel and value information. The Treasurer collects real-estate taxes, manufactured-home taxes, estate taxes, hotel and motel taxes, and special assessments.
The owner, parcel facts, value, exemption, tax district or property characteristics appear incorrect.
The amount due, payment, penalty, delinquency or special assessment needs explanation.
20 S. Second St.
Newark, OH 43055
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Closed on county holidays.
Licking County Board of Revision preparation and evidence checklist
A Board of Revision complaint should focus on the property’s full market value or another legally reviewable assessment issue. A higher tax bill by itself does not prove that the appraised value is incorrect.
Evidence that can help explain market value
| Evidence | What it can establish | Preparation detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recent arm’s-length purchase | The price a willing buyer paid a willing seller. | Include the contract, closing statement, deed and sale-condition explanation. |
| Certified appraisal | A supported professional opinion of value. | Submit the complete report, valuation date and assumptions. |
| Comparable sales | Market activity for physically and economically similar property. | Explain differences in location, size, age, condition, acreage and sale date. |
| Dated photographs | Condition issues not visible in mass-appraisal data. | Identify the room, defect, date and relationship to value. |
| Contractor estimates | Scope and cost of significant unresolved damage. | Use itemized estimates from qualified contractors. |
| Income and expense records | Income-producing property performance. | Separate real-estate income from business-operation income. |
Homestead, owner occupancy, CAUV and damaged-property help
For qualifying senior, permanently disabled, disabled-veteran or eligible surviving-spouse situations. Confirm current income, occupancy and documentation rules.
For a qualifying principal residence owned and occupied by the applicant. Check the parcel later to confirm the credit was applied.
For qualifying commercial agricultural land. Initial applications and annual renewals are time-sensitive, and removal can create recoupment.
A fire, storm, demolition or other loss may support a temporary value deduction when the correct form is filed by the statutory deadline.
Documents worth preparing before contacting the Auditor
Licking County property-transfer and tax-map workflow
County Engineer Map Department services and published map prices
| Product | Size | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Black-and-white property tax map | 8½ × 11 | $0.50 |
| Black-and-white property tax map | 11 × 17 | $1.00 |
| Black-and-white property tax map | 24 × 36 | $3.00 |
| Color aerial photo | 8½ × 11 | $0.50 |
| Color aerial photo | 11 × 17 | $1.00 |
| Color aerial photo | 22 × 34 | $6.00 |
| Color aerial photo | 34 × 44 | $10.00 |
Licking County deeds, Recorder search and document fees
Use the Recorder for deeds, mortgages, releases, assignments, easements, liens, powers of attorney and other recorded real-estate documents. The online index is a research guide; title conclusions should be reviewed by an attorney, title examiner or other qualified real-estate professional.
The Recorder states that online access includes documents recorded since September 22, 1997.
The Recorder also maintains index books and historical information extending to the early 1800s.
Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; published recording hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Standard recording fee schedule extracted from the official PDF
| Document length | Fee | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 pages | $39 | Current minimum standard-document fee. |
| 3 pages | $47 | $39 plus one additional $8 page. |
| 4 pages | $55 | $39 plus two additional $8 pages. |
| 10 pages | $103 | Official fee table amount. |
| Marginal reference | $4 | Separate listed charge. |
Before submitting a deed or other document
20 S. Second St.
Newark, OH 43055
Office: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Recording: 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Licking County historical Auditor records and Archives research
Records and Archives holds historical county-government records. For recent Auditor records or certified records, the county directs users back to the originating Auditor office.
| Record series | Available period shown | Best research use |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract of land, town lots and houses | 1835 | Early land and property-history research. |
| Duplicate tax lists | 1834-1944 | Historic ownership and tax-list research. |
| Board of Revision minutes | Early 1900s holdings | Historical assessment and complaint research. |
| Sub-assessments and reappraisement | 1914-1919 | Historic assessment study. |
| Tax roll | 1840 | Early county tax research. |
Contact the Auditor or Recorder that created the record.
Contact Records and Archives with a record type, name, place and approximate year.
Physical research location:
61 E. Main St., Newark, OH 43055
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Licking County dog-license prices and mail-in instructions
The Auditor also issues dog licenses. Dogs three months old or older must be licensed, and annual renewals are due by January 31.
| License | On-time amount | Late amount |
|---|---|---|
| One year | $22 | $44 |
| Three year | $66 | $88 |
| Permanent / 10 year | $220 | $242 |
| Personalized tag | $44 | $66 |
Mail-in details extracted from the official application PDF
Property-search, assessed-value, Recorder-fee and office helpers
Search-method helper
Ohio assessed-value estimate
Standard Recorder-fee estimate
Correct-office finder
Licking County property-office contacts, hours and map
| Office | Phone | Published hours |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | 740-670-5040 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| County Treasurer | 740-670-5010 | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| County Recorder | 740-670-5300 | Office 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; recording 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. |
| Engineer Map Department | 740-670-5280 | Call before a transfer-related survey or description review. |
| Records and Archives | 740-670-5121 | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
20 S. Second Street
Newark, OH 43055
Bring the PIN, photo ID when relevant, complete forms, supporting documents and a confirmed payment method.
Official live-action resources used in this guide
Important instructions from county pages, map systems and PDFs have been explained above. Use these official links for live searches, reports, payments, document lookup and current verification.
Licking County Auditor property-search FAQs
Where can I search Licking County property records?
Use the official OnTrac system for the main parcel record. Use the Tax Parcel Viewer when you need a map search, buffer, printable map or report.
How do I search the map by owner name?
Use Lastname, Firstname format and include a space after the comma. Begin with fewer name details if the ownership name may contain a trust, company or estate.
What address format works in the Tax Parcel Viewer?
Use the beginning of the address and abbreviate directions and road types without periods. The official example uses 51 N 64th St.
How do I enter an Auditor PIN?
Enter the PIN without spaces or use the formatted pattern 000-000000-00.000. Confirm the result against the address and map.
Why will the parcel report not open?
The official viewer advises disabling popup blocking when a report fails. Allow popups only for the official county site and try the report again.
Are the online parcel lines legally exact?
No. The county states that GIS information is for reference and is not an official land survey or property description.
Who accepts Licking County property-tax payments?
The County Treasurer handles property-tax collection and payment questions. The Auditor maintains parcel and valuation information.
What is the same-day property-transfer cutoff?
Effective May 1, 2026, the Auditor established a 4 p.m. cutoff for same-day conveyances, exempt transfers, parcel splits and merges.
How much does the Recorder charge for a standard document?
The current local fee sheet lists $39 for one or two pages and $8 for each additional page. A marginal reference is $4. Confirm the final amount for the specific document before filing.
What is the Licking County Auditor contact information?
The Auditor is at 20 South Second Street, Newark, Ohio 43055. Call 740-670-5040. Published hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.