Filing of Court Documents
How to file court documents and post bond with the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts — in person, by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Filing of Court Documents & Posting of Bond
Filings may be accepted in person, via U.S. Mail, e-mail or fax:
- Phone: 740-652-7360 (General) or 740-652-7357 (Domestic Relations)
- Fax Filing: 740-687-0158 (General) or 740-652-7399 (Domestic Relations)
- E-Mail Filing: clerkefile@fairfieldcountyohio.gov (General) · DRclerkefile@fairfieldcountyohio.gov (Domestic Relations)
- General Inquiries: ClerkofCourts@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
*No pleadings over 20 pages in length may be filed via e-mail or fax. No new cases or pleadings that require a filing fee may be filed via e-mail or fax.
Members of the public who are seeking to post bond for a defendant should call the Clerk’s Office before visiting in person for further instruction. Please contact the Clerk of Courts office between 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (Monday–Friday) for assistance.
Clerk of Courts Contacts
Reach the right division
Clerk of Courts — General Division
Civil / Criminal (Felony) · Court of Appeals
Clerk of Courts — Domestic Relations
Clerk of Courts — Public Records
Clerk of Courts — General Inquiries
Common Pleas Court Contacts
Court offices & judges
Common Pleas — General Questions
Civil / Criminal (Felony)
Judge Trimmer
Domestic Relations Court
Judge Laura Smith
Judge Berens