About Carter County, Missouri

Carter County is located in southeastern Missouri. The county seat is Van Buren (official site: http://www.cartercountymosheriff.org/page.php?id=6).

  • Population: 5,359
  • Households: 1,925
  • Median household income: $45,737
  • Median home value: $181,100
  • Below poverty line: 20.6%
  • Land area: 507.4 sq mi
  • Population density: 10.6 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 3
  • NCES schools indexed: 5
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Court Specific Help - Circuit 37
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If you are looking for a judgment entered prior to April 17, 2000 you must review the judgment index at the Associate Court Clerks Office located in Van Buren, Missouri. Effective January 1, 2012, electronic records are viewable at the public access terminal at the court house. Case records in Carter County are available electronically for the above referenced case types beginning June 15, 2015.
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Missouri Western District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

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Missouri Case.net
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Vital Records | Carter County Health Center
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Vital Records (Birth & Death Certificates) · Certified copies of Missouri birth and death records can be obtained at the Carter County Health Center’s main office (just off Business Hwy. 60-Main St.) at 1611 Health Center Rd., Van Buren, MO . We can print birth records back to 1920 and death ...
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Missouri State Archives Research
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Vital Statistics | Health & Senior Services
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In recent years, the Department of Health and Senior Services has worked to improve the accuracy of vital statistics data and to automate processing of vital records at the original source. Missouri Public Health Information Management System (MOPHIMS) Profiles MICA Births Deaths Patient Abstract System (PAS) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) County-Level Study (CLS) Healthcare-Associated Infection Reporting (HAI) ESSENCE
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Missouri Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
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Check Your Voter Registration
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Check Your Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
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Missouri Business Search
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Missouri SOS business search.

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SEC EDGAR Company Search
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SEC filings and company registrations.

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MODOC Offender Search
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This application provides information about offenders supervised by the Missouri Department of Corrections .
Missouri Sex Offender Registry Home
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MACHS: Missouri Automated Criminal History Site
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GLO Records - Bureau of Land Management
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Missouri?
In Missouri, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Missouri law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process in Missouri is known as "expungement" and runs through the Circuit Court of conviction.
What's the difference between a bench warrant and an arrest warrant in Missouri?
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge based on probable cause that a crime was committed. A bench warrant is issued when someone fails to appear in court or violates a court order. Both authorize police to take you into custody in Missouri — bench warrants are far more common in traffic and minor cases.
How do I find divorce records in Missouri?
Divorce decrees in Missouri are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court (the trial court handling family matters). The case file is generally public, but the final decree and any sealed financial disclosures may require a written request and a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Missouri?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Missouri record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.