Free links to official Kansas state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 105 counties.
How to Search Kansas Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Kansas — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Register of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: Kansas recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county register of deedss offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Kansas recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at sos.ks.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Kansas Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Kansas — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Common recorded document types — typical volume
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Kansas Recorded Documents
2026
Kansas recorded documents portal active
The official Kansas portal at sos.ks.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
For 2026, Kansas continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check sos.ks.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Kansas's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
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The FIO will refer your request to the appropriate Sedgwick County department(s). Or, if you prefer and know the department that likely has the records you seek, you may check the listing of departmental Open Records Coordinators, and call the Coordinator directly. The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) only requires public agencies to provide records that already exist.
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105 Kansas counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
In Kansas, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Kansas Recorded Documents at sos.ks.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Kansas?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Kansas Recorded Documents at sos.ks.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Kansas recorded documents available online?▼
Most Kansas countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Kansas Recorded Documents at sos.ks.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Kansas recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Kansas Recorded Documents (sos.ks.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Kansas?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Kansas are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Kansas Recorded Documents at sos.ks.gov publishes the statewide rules.
