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.
Population
6,263,220
Households
2,470,000
Median Income
$65,920
Median Home Value
$199,400

Recorded Documents Databases

25 official Missouri recorded documents sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Recorded Documents

Boone County, Missouri Government
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In 1839, Boone County became home to the first Land Grant University established west of the Mississippi. Today, Boone County sits at the crossroads of major highways and is a regional hub for commerce, healthcare, and innovation.
🌐 www.boonemo.gov
Home - Cape Girardeau County
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Cape Girardeau County · County Assessor · County Collector · Recorder of Deeds · Parks Department · County Clerk & Elections · Sheriff's Office · Homestead Tax Credit · Learn more about the County ballot issues. Have an upcoming birthday party, family celebration, or company event? Book a shelter in Cape County North, South, or Klaus park today. Interested in Cape's deep, rich history? Visit the County Archives and check out some of Missouri's oldest historical records.
🌐 www.capecounty.us
County Assessor | Clay County, MO
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We wish to thank all of the Clay County taxpayers for their feedback and their patience. As always, if you do not prefer to file your assessment online please call our office at 816-407-3500 option 3; and we will notate this on your account so you can receive the paper Assessment form. ... If you are a new Missouri resident or haven't owned a vehicle in more than a year you may be entitled to a waiver.
🌐 www.claycountymo.gov
Home Franklin County Missouri
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Welcome to Franklin County Missouri Government! We are thrilled to have you as a part of our community. Explore our site to stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and updates from our County.
🌐 www.franklinmo.org
Greene County Missouri
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Features Greene County departments, offices, property information, emergency information and court searches. People, not the buildings they work in, make Greene County government services notable. Our staff and elected office holders strive to meet the challenges of a growing community while ...
🌐 greenecountymo.gov
Online Marriage App - Jackson County Public Access Search
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Because we know this is a busy time for you, we have created the below on-line Marriage Application. It is not mandatory to complete prior to coming to our office but, if you chose to do so, it will help shorten the time that you are in our office. Please visit our office within thirty days ...
🌐 aumentumweb.jacksongov.org
Lafayette County, Missouri
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Mount Vernon was the temporary count seat of the county. February 16, 1825 brought the name change of Lillard County to Lafayette, after Marquis de La Fayette's visit to the United States. The permanent seat of Lafayette County was placed in the "Old Town" of Lexington.
🌐 www.lafayettecountymo.gov
Marriage Licenses – Recorder of Deeds
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Newton County Missouri · Main Menu · The 1st Party & 2nd Party must: Visit our office, TOGETHER, to apply for a marriage license. You may fill the application out online by clicking this line. HB 737 and SB 43 raise the minimum age for marriage in Missouri to 18 years old and prohibit Recorders from issuing a marriage license to a person under the age of 18.
🌐 www.ncrecorder.org
Community | St Charles County, MO - Official Website
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Charles County will find a vibrant blend of the past and the new, and plenty of things to do. If you're planning a visit to St. Charles County, please visit the St. Charles County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Learn the history of America's westward expansion and visit Missouri's first State Capitol, relax and soak up the sun in St.
🌐 www.sccmo.org
St. Louis County, Missouri - St. Louis County Website
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St. Louis County Missouri Government, ready to serve.
🌐 stlouiscountymo.gov
DELINQUENT TAX CERTIFICATE SALE
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The tax sale is held annually on ... at the Stone County Courthouse. ... Delinquent taxes with penalty, interest and costs may be paid to the Collector until 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the sale. ... The list of properties subject to sale is published in a local newspaper for three consecutive weeks prior to the tax sale. ... Non-residents of Missouri may not bid ...
🌐 stonecountymo.gov
Taney County, MO
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Taney County, Missouri government website. The place to find out about all the services the County has to offer!
🌐 www.taneycounty.org
Fee Schedule | Lincoln County Recorder of Deeds
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201 Main Street, Suite 203 Troy, MO 63379 Phone: (636) 528-0325 Email: recorder@lincolncountyrecorder.com ... Recording Fees are set per Missouri Statutes.
🌐 lincolncountyrecorder.com
iRecord Client Login
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Christian County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds · Christian County, Missouri, its officers, employees, agents and vendors ("County") do not represent nor endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded or ...
🌐 christianmo.icounty.com
Q: What does the Purchase Property Report button do?
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Live NOW in Select Counties at www.landrecords.com. Click here to attend one of our training sessions and see it in action
🌐 tapestry.fidlar.com
Laclede County, Missouri: iRecord Search
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Your Page Title · Redirecting to iRecord Search Application
🌐 lacledemo.icounty.com
Barry County Recorder of Deeds | Recorder of Deeds | 700 Main Street ste. 6, Cassville, MO 65625, USA
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A county-wide elected office with a four-year term, the Recorder’s position is held by Danielle Still. Mrs. Still took office for her first term as County Recorder January 2, 2019. Barry County Recorder of Deeds; Marriage Licenses, Genealogy, Military Discharge, e-Recording...
🌐 www.barrycountyrecorder.com
Uncategorized – Bates County Missouri
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County Facts Bates County is located on the west central border of Missouri, has 17,075 population and a population density of 20 people per square mile . The population is more concentrated in the cities of Adrian, Amoret, Amsterdam, Butler – the county seat, Drexel, Hume, Foster, Merwin, ...
🌐 batescounty.net
Cities of Cass County | Cass County, MO - Official Website
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Our County · Cities of Cass County · Archie · Austin · Baldwin Park · Belton · Cleveland · Creighton · Drexel · East Lynne · Freeman · Garden City · Greenwood · Gunn City · Harrisonville · Lake Annette · Lake Winnebago · Loch Lloyd · Peculiar · Pleasant Hill ·
🌐 www.casscounty.com
iRecordWeb - New User Registration Information
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Nodaway County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds · Nodaway County, Missouri, its officers, employees, agents and vendors ("County") do not represent nor endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded or accessed ...
🌐 nodawaymo.icounty.com
iRecord Search - McDonald County, Missouri
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🌐 mcdonaldmo.icounty.com
Livingston County Missouri - Departments & Officials
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County Clerk / Elections · Judiciary Officials of the 43rd Circuit · Prosecuting Attorney · Public Administrator · Recorder of Deeds · Sheriff · Surveyor · Treasurer & Collector of Revenue · Victim's Rights Advocate · Zoning · Secretary of State · Opening a Missouri Business ·
🌐 livingstoncountymo.gov
Counties | iDoc
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Please take this one-time survey indicating which Counties you would like to be available and, if known, include your estimated prints and views.
🌐 idocmarket.com
County Clerk | Texas County, Missouri
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Texas County, Missouri · Come spend a day, a week or a lifetime · Welcome To Texas County, Missouri Since 1843 · Tax Credit Application · The County Clerk’s office is the “Nerve Center” of county government: ranging from the daily administration of the County’s business to conducting elections.
🌐 www.texascountymissouri.gov
Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm ...
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Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm · Missouri State Archives · Butler · Recorder of Deeds records dated on or after January 1, 1970 must be requested from the local Recorder of Deeds' office (59.003, RSMo) Butler · Reel · Number · Title · Subtitle ·
🌐 www.sos.mo.gov

Missouri Counties

All 114 Missouri counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

St. Louis Jackson St. Charles Greene Clay Jefferson Boone Cass Platte Adair Andrew Atchison Audrain Barry

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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