How to Search St. Louis County Public Records
St. Louis County (separate from St. Louis City) is Missouri's most populous (993K residents) — 88 municipalities centered on Clayton across 524 sq mi.
- Court cases: MO Case.net — courts.mo.gov/casenet — statewide MO court records including St. Louis County (21st Circuit).
- Sheriff & courts: 21st Judicial Circuit — stlcountycourts.com — civil, criminal, family.
- Jail / inmate: St. Louis County Justice Center — stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/justice-services — current custody.
- Vital records: Vital Records — stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/birth-and-death-records — birth & death.
- Property: St. Louis County Revenue — revenue.stlouisco.com — parcels; Recorder of Deeds (stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/recorder-of-deeds) for documents.
Population
993K
Cities
88
Square Miles
524
Founded
1812
Departments
40+
Searching St. Louis County: what to expect
St. Louis County runs a real online records operation — 4 of the sources below are the county's own, alongside the statewide systems. Court cases are the easy part: Missouri's statewide search covers St. Louis County filings, so start at the Missouri court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The county's own strong points: stlouis-mo.gov covers the election side, and stlouiscountymn.gov handles active warrants and wanted lists. For criminal records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Missouri criminal records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Louis County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Missouri state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
St Louis County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Louis County, Missouri — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
992,929
Population
Census estimate
413,247
Households
Census estimate
$78,067
Median income
Annual household
$249,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Clayton
County seat
In Missouri
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
St Louis County Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Louis County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | St. Louis County Court Records | Online Case Search Missouri Courts - MO.gov |
| Criminal records | |
| Wants & warrants | St. Louis County, MO Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Searc… 05/21/2026 9:30:08 PM ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE… |
| Property records | Deeds and Recordings - St. Louis County Website BLM GLO Records - Bureau of Land Management |
| Vital records | St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar St. Louis County Birth & Death Records (info) |
| Voter records | Check your Voter Registration Board of Elections - St. Louis County Website |
| Professional licenses | |
| Recorded documents | Recorder of Deeds - St. Louis County Website |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Louis County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Louis County Records
2026
St Louis County court records portal verified
State court system links for St Louis County verified against the Missouri judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
St Louis County property records online
St Louis County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Missouri, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step St Louis County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the St Louis County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Louis County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Missouri statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Missouri state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About St Louis County Records
MYTH"St Louis County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for St Louis County are held by the Missouri state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in St Louis County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have St Louis County data."
FACTOnly the official Missouri state repository has verified, current St Louis County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The St Louis County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe St Louis County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- stlouiscountycourt.us — Court records — official source
- Official Missouri State Portal — Wants & warrants — official source
- stlouiscountymo.gov — Property records — official source
- www.stlouis-mo.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — St Louis County & Missouri Records
For records not specific to St Louis County, use Missouri's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Missouri statewide record systems:
- Missouri Court Records →
- Missouri Criminal Records →
- Missouri Property Records →
- Missouri Vital Records →
- Missouri Voter Records →
- Missouri Wants & Warrants →
- Missouri Licenses →
- Missouri Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Missouri statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
The searches people actually run in St. Louis County:
About St. Louis County, Missouri
St Louis is located in MO. The county seat is Clayton.
- Households: 413,247
- Median household income: $78,067
- Median home value: $249,400
- Below poverty line: 9.6%
- Population density: 1,954.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 20
- NCES schools indexed: 231
St. Louis County Court Records | Online Case Search
Official Free
Search St. Louis County court records and case information. Access official filings, judgments, and docket information from the county’s courts.
Missouri Courts - MO.gov
Official Free
Effective July 1, the Supreme Court of Missouri is improving remote public access to case documents and clarifying its rules regarding redaction. The Eastern District appeals court on May 15 held a formal swearing-in ceremony for its newest judge, Judge Kathleen S. Hamilton, in St. Louis.
Check your Voter Registration
Official Free
This is where St. Louis County handles voter registration records and election operations. If a link breaks, the office homepage at stlouis-mo.gov carries the new path.
Board of Elections - St. Louis County Website
Official Free
A bipartisan, independent body established by the State of Missouri to protect the integrity of the voting process by accurately, securely, and efficiently conducting all elections in St. Louis County .
Missouri Voter Lookup
Official Free
Since 1910, the Bureau of Vital Records has served as Missouri’s central repository for critical life events, meticulously maintaining official records of births, deaths, and fetal deaths and maintaining a central registry of marriages and divorces since 1948.
St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers – Crime Tips Pay
Official Free
Only Tips that are submitted to CrimeStoppers are eligible for rewards · Around 10 p.m. on January 31, officers responded to 12657 Olive Blvd for a disturbance inside the business. Apparently, two men were involved in a disturbance with two teens, when one of the two men pulled a pistol and pointed
St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar
Official Free
Recorded land documents for St. Louis County, Missouri — deeds, mortgages, and liens. Documents index by grantor and grantee, so search both directions to catch everything.
St. Louis County Birth & Death Records (info)
Official Free
Official St. Louis County, Missouri government source (stlouiscountymo.gov).
Bureau of Vital Records | Health & Senior Services
Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
Vital records information for Missouri. Certified copies come only from the vital records office under eligibility rules; indexes like this confirm the event and date. Death records typically open to the public sooner than birth records — most states stagger access.
Cemetery Records
Official Free
Cemetery Records information available through the Recorder of Deeds Archives Department and related links
05/21/2026 9:30:08 PM ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ACTIVE WARRANT LIST
Official Free
05/21/2026 9:30:08 PM · ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
St. Louis County, Missouri Inmate Search
Free
In St. Louis County, Missouri, you can search inmate information by using resources or options provided by local or state-level government entities. At the local level, the St. Louis County sheriff’s
Deeds and Recordings - St. Louis County Website
Official Free
We file documents of writing affecting real estate property, subdivision plats, federal and state tax liens, and other instruments of writing. All recorded documents are available for public research .
St. Louis County Property & GIS Maps
Official Free
Parcel mapping for St. Louis County, Missouri with ownership and assessment layers. Click any parcel for the ownership and assessment record tied to it. The mapping updates on the county's cycle, so brand-new splits may take a season to appear.
St. Louis County Property
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering St. Louis County are published through this system. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Recorder of Deeds - St. Louis County Website
Official Free
Recorder of Deeds records and files documents of writing affecting real property, personal property subdivision plats, federal and state tax liens, and other instruments of writing .
Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm
Official Free
Recorder of Deeds records dated on or after January 1, 1970 must be requested from the local Recorder of Deeds' office (59.003, RSMo) St. Louis City Criminal Court
Contact Us - St. Louis County Website
Official Free
Contact our customer support staff by phone, email, or visit our Administration building in person.
Stlouiscountymo
Official Free
Electrical ("ELEC") contractors are licensed to install electrical, elevator & communications wiring in St. Louis County
Licensed Master Plumbers
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for St. Louis County run through here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at stlouiscountymo.gov carries the new path.
Mechanical Contractor List
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for St. Louis County run through here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at stlouiscountymo.gov carries the new path.
Permits - St. Louis County Website
Official Free
Licensing activity for St. Louis County is tracked through this source. Searching the official side is free.