About Kansas Public Records

Kansas public records are governed by the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215 et seq.), which makes the records of every public agency open for inspection except for the categories listed in K.S.A. 45-221. County registers of deeds, appraisers, and clerks hold property, deed, and election records; the Kansas Bureau of Investigation maintains statewide criminal history; and the Kansas District Court Public Access Portal exposes case dockets.

Kansas Public Records

Court Records

Court Records | All Counties
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Non-subscribers may search AccessKansas for civil, criminal, traffic, domestic, probate, family, juvenile, state tax, personal property tax, and marriage license data in any county for $1 per search.

Criminal Records

Criminal Histories
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Kansas Bureau of Investigation offers online criminal history searches for adult convictions. Fee per search and registration required.
Most Wanted
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Browse the Kansas most wanted criminals by picture. Gives name, offense, aliases, vital stats, distinguishing characteristics, & who to contact with any info. Also includes pictures of victims wh...
Inmates & Offenders
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Kansas Department of Corrections currently incarcerated inmates, offenders, under parole or community corrections, and parole and community corrections absconders.

Property Records

Rice County
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Rice County Register of Deeds information on how to obtain or file obtain recorded documents such as mortgages, deeds, leases, assignments, surveys, plats, etc.
GIS Property Search
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Select a Kansas County to use this interactive GIS property database to search for county property records.
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Dickinson County | GIS
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GIS property records in Dickinson County searchable by map, address, legal description, parcel ID, or search sales records.
Driver License Records
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Under "Subscriber Services" click on "Motor Vehicle Record Search" to find out how to register for this fee based service to search driver license records.
Charities
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Search the Kansas Secretary of State Charity Check database for Kansas registered charities.
Motor Carrier Vehicle Records
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Under the Subscriber Services area, search for Motor Carrier Vehicle records in Kansas. Requires registration, login, and fee. Instructions to register under "not a subscriber" button.
Property Records
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Under the Subscriber Services area, search the Property Valuation Data records provided by Access Kansas for all 105 Counties in Kansas. Access requires registration and fee.

Vital Records

Licenses

Business

Company Search
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Kansas corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships. Provides contact info (business & registered agent), date of incorporation, corporation ...
Trademarks
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Kansas Secretary of State lookup for trademarks and service marks.
Uniform Commercial Code
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Kansas Secretary of State UCC records. You have two options. One is that you may use the online AccessKansas.gov service. That requires registration and an annual fee, with a search fee of $10. O...

Civic

Legislation
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Search the Kansas Legislature for Session Laws by chapter number, year, or keyword.
Legislative Bills
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In the left-hand column you'll see a "Find Bill" search feature to help you find Kansas legislative Bills and Resolutions.
Voters Statewide
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Search for registered Kansas voters by name, birth date and county. Other features include a polling place search and absentee ballot search.

Other

Geologists
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Kansas professional geologist license verification from the Board of Technical Professions.
Social Workers
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Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board License licensee lookup for Bachelor, Master, and Specialist Clinical Social Workers.
Accountant Firms
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Browse the Kansas Board of Accountancy by name for licensed Kansas public accountants or search by firm name, city or discipline.
Accountants
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Browse the Kansas Board of Accountancy by name for licensed Kansas public accountants or search by first name, last name, city, state or discipline.
Dry Cleaners
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Search this AccessKansas database to verify the licenses of Kansas Dry Cleaners. Search by facility name, city, or registration number.
Motor Vehicle Records
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Under "Subscriber Services" click on "Motor Vehicle Record Search" to find out how to register for this fee based service to search motor vehicle records. Requires login and fee.
Nurses
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Kansas Board of Nursing lookup and license verification for licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists.
Tax Appeals Database
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Search this Kansas Board of Tax Appeals database for Board case decisions. Access requires a subscription and fee.
Fishing Reports
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Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks database of fishing reports by region. Also provides fish stocking and fish record information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Kansas?

Kansas provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Kansas public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Kansas?

Kansas public records are governed by the Kansas Open Records Act (K.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Kansas agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).