| How do I obtain a copy of my driving record? |
| Contact the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office in Van Wert at (419) 238-9399, or the Columbus office at (614) 752-7500. |
| I bought an ATV, can I ride it on the county roads? |
| It is illegal to ride an ATV on public roadways, anyone caught doing so is subject to arrest. |
| I need fingerprinted for work when can I do this? |
| Computerized fingerprinting (web-check) is available at the Van Wert County Sheriffs Office Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm and from 1pm-4pm. The cost is $32.00 for a BCI&I web-check and $32.00 for an FBI web-check. Ink prints are also available for special cases. |
| What about snow emergencies do we use levels in Van Wert County? |
| Levels are not used in Van Wert County for snow emergencies. In the event of extremely hazardous weather after determining that extreme emergency conditions exist which present a risk to the health and safety of motorists road crews and emergency responders Sheriff Riggenbach has the legal responsibility to issue a Snow Emergency. This would limit travel to emergency travel only. |
| What if I feel a dog is vicious or I have received a dog bite and want to file a report? |
| Contact the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office at (419) 238-3866. |
| What if I have child custody issues, or I want to get a protection order? |
| What if I have child custody issues, or I want to get a protection order? A: Protection orders are issued by the court, they are not issued through the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office, contact Crime Victim Services at (419) 238-9800 for assistance. |
| When are visitation hours at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility? |
| View the corrections page on our website for visitation hours. |
| Where do I go to pay a fine or post bond? |
| For fines, bonds and court contacts, call the Van Wert County Municipal Court at (419) 238-5767, or visit them during business hours at 124 S. Market Street in Van Wert. |
| Who do I contact about a dog complaint? |
| For loose dog or general concerns contact the Van Wert County Dog Warden at (419) 238-5088. |
| Who do I contact for wildlife complaints and concerns? |
| For wildlife issues contact the County Game & Wildlife Officer at (419) 429-8395 or you may contact the main office of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (419) 424-5000. |
