Free links to official Missouri state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 115 counties.
How to Search Missouri Public Records
Missouri's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 115 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Missouri Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (46 circuits). Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Bureau of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
The Appellate Judicial Commission on April 21 nominated Judge Joshua Christensen, Judge Joseph Hensley, and Commissioner Amy Westermann for the Burrell vacancy on the Southern District appeals court. Visit the Remote Public Access website to learn about expanded public access to case documents via Case.net and redaction requirements. Read more in the Missouri Judiciary's announcement or watch a short video.
Information on this site is preliminary information relating to arrests performed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. (Arrests investigated by agencies outside the Missouri State Highway Patrol are not included.) They are posted here automatically and remain online for 5 days.
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) is Missouri's one-stop website for all criminal background check needs . This site is administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services Division, the central repository for all Missouri criminal history ...
Open record information includes ... of sentence (SIS) during the probation period. A request for personal identifier search may be completed online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). A Fingerprint Based Search requires a completed applicant ...
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The Platte County Detention Center is a modern 180-bed facility that houses local, state and federal detainees at various stages of the criminal justice process . The Detention Division is collaterally responsible for inmate medical care, food services and transportation.
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Cass County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement, by keeping the peace and protecting life and property, by being the servant of the courts, by maintaining custody and control of our prisoners, in and out of the jail.
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Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office handle its violent crime case backlog. ... St. Louis jury convicts 21-year-old Azavian Royal of murder, robbery, and assault charges in connection to a 2023 fatal shooting in the Gravois Park neighborhood .
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Is there a free statewide criminal search in Missouri?▼
Missouri's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Missouri court cases?▼
Missouri's court system is headed by the Missouri Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (46 circuits). Many Missouri courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Missouri business entities?▼
The Missouri Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Missouri?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Missouri birth or death certificate?▼
Missouri vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Bureau of Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Missouri property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Missouri sex offender?▼
The Missouri sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
