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Missouri
Public Records
Find public records in Missouri using these government
Web sites.
When they’re looking for public records, Missouri
residents don’t have to look far. Nor do they have to
go far. Although they could easily hop on Route 66,
which cuts southwest through the state, to go in search
of public records, Missouri residents needn’t leave
their own backyard, as the State of Missouri makes a
variety of free Missouri public records available to the
public online.
Indeed, public records in Missouri—the so-called "Show
Me" State—are just as plentiful as Midwestern family
values are. If they know where to look, residents can
therefore find a variety of public records in Missouri,
ranging from vital statistics records—including birth
records, death records, marriage records and more—to
property records and, courtesy of the court system in
Missouri, public criminal records and Missouri public
court records.
Whether you live in Kansas City, Branson or St.
Louis—Jackson County, Missouri, or St. Louis County,
Missouri—public records are there for you to find,
search and utilize. As a matter of fact, to quickly find
public records, Missouri residents should consider these
state and county government Web sites, many of which
offer access to free Missouri public records:
State of Missouri Public Records Web Sites:
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MO.gov - Local Government:
To find public records, Missouri residents should
consider contacting their city and county
governments, which often keep local public records
Missouri residents won't find in national databases.
For a list of such governments in Missouri,
consult MO.gov, the State of Missouri’s official Web
site, which links to city and county resources.
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Missouri Department of Corrections - Offender
Search:
To search Missouri public criminal records for
information about inmates currently jailed in
Missouri prisons, contact the Missouri Department of
Corrections, which features an electronic inmate
locator on its Web site.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services -
Vital Records:
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services maintains a variety of public records in
Missouri, including birth records, death records and
marriage records — all of which can be ordered
online via its Web site. However, access is often
limited to such public records; Missouri residents
typically may access only their own records or those
of their family members.
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Missouri Department of Revenue - Driving Records:
For DMV public records, Missouri residents can
consult the Missouri Department of Revenue, which
offers information on its Web site for requesting
public records in Missouri about drivers and their
vehicles.
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Missouri Division of Professional Regulation:
If you want to verify a professional's occupational
credentials, search public records in Missouri for
licensing information. To do so, consult the
Missouri Division of Professional Regulation Web
site, where you can find resources with which to
verify credentials for everyone from accountants and
architects to dentists and doctors.
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Missouri Judicial Branch:
The Missouri Judicial Branch Web site is the go-to
site for Missouri residents who need Missouri public
court records. In order to access Missouri public
court records and Missouri public criminal records,
contact the Clerk of Court for the appropriate
court; the Missouri Judicial Branch Web site serves
the Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Court of
Appeals and Missouri Circuit Courts.
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Missouri Secretary of State - Business Search:
To find information about Missouri-based businesses,
including their names, addresses and owners, consult
the Missouri Secretary of State, which maintains a
database of public records in Missouri on its Web
site, where you can search—for free—Missouri public
records pertaining to businesses and corporations.
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Missouri State Archives:
Maintained by the Missouri Secretary of State’s
Office, the Missouri State Archives include a
variety of official public records Missouri
residents can use for genealogical or other research
purposes. Among the public records you may find in
the archives, for instance, are historical
government records, public census and naturalization
records, public medical records, public military
records, Missouri public court records, Missouri
public criminal records, public property records and
more.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol - Sex Offender Search:
You can find registered sex offenders in Missouri by
searching Missouri public criminal records via the
Missouri State Highway Patrol Web site. There, you
can search for sex offenders by name or location.
Records include the names, addresses, ages and
photographs of registered sex offenders in the State
of Missouri.
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Missouri State Treasurer - Unclaimed Property
Search:
Maintained by the Missouri State Treasurer,
Missouri’s unclaimed property database is accessible
online and includes public records Missouri
residents will want to know about when they're
looking for missing property, including money from
uncashed paychecks, inactive bank accounts and more.
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United States Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of
Missouri:
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of Missouri keeps Missouri public court
records about individuals and businesses that have
filed bankruptcy in Eastern Missouri counties,
including St. Louis County, Missouri—public records
from which include bankruptcy filings from St.
Louis.
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United States Bankruptcy Court - Western District of
Missouri:
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Missouri keeps Missouri public court
records about individuals and businesses that have
filed bankruptcy in Western Missouri counties,
including Jackson County, Missouri—public records
from which include bankruptcy filings from Kansas
City.
Jackson County, Missouri, Public Records Web Sites:
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Jackson County:
In Jackson County, Missouri, public records can be
found by looking up the appropriate local government
contact, who can help you navigate available
resources. To find that contact, turn to the
official Jackson County Web site.
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Jackson County Assessment Department - Property
Records:
If you live in Jackson County, Missouri, public
records available to you include property records.
To find them, turn to the Jackson County Assessment
Department, which maintains an electronic database
of free Missouri public records searchable by parcel
number or address.
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Jackson County Circuit Court:
For certain types of Missouri public court records,
consult the Jackson County Circuit Court, which
maintains Missouri public criminal records and
Missouri public court records, including divorce
records, foreclosure records and more.
St. Charles County, Missouri, Public Records Web Sites:
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St. Charles County:
In St. Charles County, Missouri, public records can
be found by looking up the appropriate local
government contact, who can help you navigate
available resources. To find that contact, turn to
the official St. Charles County Web site.
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St. Charles County Assessor's Office - Property
Search:
If you live in St. Charles County, Missouri, public
records available to you include property records.
To find them, turn to the St. Charles County
Assessor’s Office, which maintains an electronic
database of free Missouri public records searchable
by parcel number or address.
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St. Charles County Circuit Court:
For certain types of Missouri public court records,
consult the St. Charles County Circuit Court, which
maintains Missouri public criminal records and
Missouri public court records, including divorce
records, foreclosure records and more.
St. Louis County, Missouri,
Public Records Web Sites:
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St. Louis County:
In St. Louis County, Missouri, public records can be
found by looking up the appropriate local government
contact, who can help you navigate available
resources. To find that contact, turn to the
official St. Louis County Web site.
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St. Louis County Assessment Division - Property
Records:
If you live in St. Louis County, Missouri, public
records available to you include property records.
To find them, turn to the St. Louis County
Assessment Division, which maintains an electronic
database of free Missouri public records searchable
by parcel number or address.
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St. Louis County Circuit Court:
For certain types of Missouri public court records,
consult the St. Louis County Circuit Court, which
maintains Missouri public criminal records and
Missouri public court records, including divorce
records, foreclosure records and more.
Other Useful Missouri Web Sites:
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Missouri Bar - Find a Lawyer:
If you need to find a Missouri lawyer, consult the
Missouri Bar, which offers a “Find a Lawyer” feature
on its Web site.
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National Center for State Courts:
For a listing of links to courts that keep Missouri
public court records, including appellate courts,
probate courts and circuit courts, consult the
National Center for State Courts.
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