How to Search Lafayette County Records (Start Here)
Lafayette County, Missouri — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Information from the Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds on how to record and search documents. Online access is available from two services, both charge fees.
Property & Tax Records
Property | GIS
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Lafayette County GIS property records searchable by interactive map, address, owner, PID, road, or subdivision.
Business, Voter & Other
Lafayette County
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Official website of Lafayette County, Missouri government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lafayette County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Lafayette County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Lafayette County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Lafayette County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lafayette County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Lafayette County records available online? ▼
Online access in Lafayette County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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