The Lucas County Auditor is committed to innovation and transparency in government. As one of the first counties in the United States to convert to digital records, Lucas County paved the way for significant advancements in technology.
AREIS Online debuted in August of 1999 and was developed solely with in-house staff. The Lucas County Auditor's Office won several awards for cutting edge technology, some of which include:
1999 International Special Achievements in GIS Award
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
1999 Bernard L. Barnard Outstanding Technical Essay Award
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
1999 Beldon Award for Innovations in Mass Appraisal
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
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AREIS Online is a useful database for public property records and allows for a number of search capabilities. If you would like additional assistance using AREIS, please contact the Lucas County Auditor's Department of Education and Outreach at 419-213-4406.
Remove Name from AREIS Online
Certain public service workers, such as police officers, may request that their name and their spouse's name be removed from the Auditor's Real Estate Information System, in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 319.28. These affidavits must be signed in front of a notary before being submitted.
If you have any questions about if you qualify, you may call the Lucas County Auditor's Office at 419-213-4406.
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