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Jackson County, Missouri public records

In Jackson County, deeds are recorded by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds; property values come from the Jackson County Assessment Department; court files are split between the 16th Judicial Circuit - Department of Civil Records and 16th Judicial Circuit.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Jackson County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsJackson County Recorder of Deeds4Search deeds2$2 first page, $1 each additional page (document copies)3
Property values and ownersJackson County Assessment Department5Property search5—
Property tax billsJackson County Collection Department6Tax bill search7—
Court cases16th Judicial Circuit - Department of Civil Records8
16th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division and Probate Records Department9		16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County8
16th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division10		certified/authenticated copies add $.30 per page11
Marriage recordsJackson County Recorder of Deeds4——
Divorce records16th Judicial Circuit - Department of Civil Records8——
Birth certificatesJackson County Public Health - Vital Records13—$15.00 per certified copy12
Death certificatesJackson County Public Health - Vital Records13—$14.00 first certified copy, $11.00 each additional at the same visit14
Probate and wills16th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division and Probate Records Department9Search probate cases10—

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Jackson County are recorded by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds.4

Copy fee
$2 first page, $1 each additional page (document copies)3
Certified copy fee
$1 per document certification (plus copy fees)3
How to order
In person at 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, or online at aumentumweb.jacksongov.org; telephone searches are prohibited (County Code 9025.1)2
Recording fee faq old
$21 first page (older FAQ figure)15
Recording fee
$23 first page, $3 each additional page (documents received on or after August 28, 2026)3

How deeds work in Missouri

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Jackson County Assessment Department sets property values5; the Jackson County Collection Department bills and collects the tax6.

Appealing a value
Board of Equalization (1300 Washington, Kansas City); appeals searchable by parcel at jcgis.jacksongov.org/appeals17

How property tax works in Missouri

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County (circuit and associate circuit divisions)Civil, domestic and small claims (Civil Records); criminal and traffic, misdemeanor and felony (Criminal Records)816th Judicial Circuit - Department of Civil Recordscourts.mo.gov/casenet8
16th Judicial Circuit - Probate DivisionEstates, guardianships of incapacitated/disabled adults and minors, trusts, civil commitments916th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division and Probate Records Department16thcircuit.org/probate-records10
Jackson County Municipal Court - Division 301County ordinance violations18——
Official site
16thcircuit.org18
Fees
Civil filing deposits per the 09.01.2026 schedule (circuit civil action $112.50; associate basic $62.50; sheriff service fee $46.00 per defendant); certified/authenticated copies add $.30 per page11
Service fee
$46 service fee from 01-01-202620

Criminal records and background checks

Background
Criminal history searches/background checks go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, not the court21
Sealed and confidential records
Sealed cases are not on Case.net; parties may view in person with photo ID21

How Missouri courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds.4

Marriage license
$52 application fee (non-refundable; 2.75% card fee); both applicants in person; ceremony within 30 days in Missouri23
Certified copy
$10 per certified copy (online via aumentumweb.jacksongov.org or by mail with check/money order)4

Missouri marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Copies of divorce decrees from the Circuit Court Civil Records department4

Birth certificates

Kept by the Jackson County Public Health - Vital Records.13

Fee
$15.00 per certified copy12
What it covers
Missouri births 1920 or later12
Eligibility
Requester must have a direct and tangible interest12
County link
jcph.org24
By mail
Mail orders require a notarized application and money order12

Ordering a Missouri birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Jackson County Public Health - Vital Records.13

Fee
$14.00 first certified copy, $11.00 each additional at the same visit14
What it covers
Missouri deaths 1980 or later14
Recorder
Recorder of Deeds also lists a certified death certificate copy at $203

Ordering a Missouri death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the 16th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division and Probate Records Department.9

Confidential
Mental health and alcohol & drug related estates are confidential10
Payment
Card handling fee $2.00 for $50.00 and under; 4% over $50.019

Voter records

kceb.org (Kansas City) or jcebmo.org (eastern Jackson County municipalities)25

Historical records

Organized
County organized December 15, 182626

Good to know about Jackson County records

  • The Recorder of Deeds (which also issues marriage licenses) is only at the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence4
  • Two election authorities: the Kansas City Election Board for Kansas City south of the Missouri River and the Jackson County Election Board for the rest25
  • The County Clerk (Clerk of the County Legislature) is not part of the circuit court; court questions go to the 16th Judicial Circuit25
  • Recorder staff may not do telephone searches (County Code 9025.1)2

Office addresses, phones and hours

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Address
Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington, Suite 30, Independence, MO 640504
Mail
Historic Truman Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds Office, 112 W. Lexington, Suite 30, Independence, MO 640504
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except holidays)4

Jackson County Assessment Department

Address
Real property, customer service & business personal property: 1300 Washington St., Kansas City, MO 64105; individual personal property: Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington, 1st Floor, Independence, MO 640505
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except holidays)5

Jackson County Collection Department

Address
415 E. 12th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106; Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington, Suite 114, Independence, MO 640506
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except holidays)6

Clerk of the County Legislature (County Clerk)

Address
415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City (also 201 W. Lexington, 2nd Floor, Independence, MO 64050)25
Phone
816-881-3242 (Kansas City); 816-881-1626 (Independence)25
Hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Independence office closed 1-2 p.m.25

16th Judicial Circuit - Department of Criminal Records

Address
Albert Riederer Community Justice Complex, 1315 Locust, Kansas City, MO; Independence Courthouse, 308 W Kansas, Suite 127, Independence, MO21
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday21

16th Judicial Circuit - Department of Civil Records

Phone
816-881-1710 (Civil Records, for divorce decree copies)4
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm8

16th Judicial Circuit - Probate Division and Probate Records Department

Address
Kansas City Courthouse and Independence Courthouse9
Hours
8:00 am to 5:00 pm9

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Address
4001 NE Lakewood Court, Lee's Summit, MO 6406422

Jackson County Public Health - Vital Records

Address
3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 6406412
Mail
Jackson County Public Health, Vital Records, 3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 6406412
Hours
Walk-in weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.12

Kansas City Election Board (Kansas City south of the Missouri River) / Jackson County Election Board (rest of county)

Address
Jackson County Election Board: 215 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050; Kansas City Election Board: 4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Kansas City, MO 6413028
Phone
Jackson County Election Board (816) 325-4600; Kansas City Election Board (816) 842-482028

Jackson County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department

Address
415 E. 12th Street, Kansas City16
Phone
816-881-4561 (Assessment map and data requests)16
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.16

Records that are not online: public records requests

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Jackson County?

The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, or online at aumentumweb.jacksongov.org; telephone searches are prohibited (County Code 9025.1). Plain copies: $2 first page, $1 each additional page (document copies). Certified copies: $1 per document certification (plus copy fees).423

How much is a birth certificate in Jackson County?

$15.00 per certified copy.12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Jackson County?

Copies of divorce decrees from the Circuit Court Civil Records department.4

How do I look up who owns a property in Jackson County?

Use the property search of the Jackson County Assessment Department: publicaccess.jacksongov.org5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Jackson County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties and independent cities in Missouri with a full guide: Greene County, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County. Every county and independent city in the state: Missouri county and independent city list. Looking for another Jackson County? Jackson County, Michigan; Jackson County, Mississippi; Jackson County, Oregon.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 30 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Searching Public RecordsJackson County, Missouri
  3. Recording FeesJackson County, Missouri
  4. Recorder of DeedsJackson County, Missouri
  5. AssessmentJackson County, Missouri
  6. CollectionJackson County, Missouri
  7. Pay My Property TaxesJackson County, Missouri
  8. Civil Records16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  9. Probate16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  10. Probate Records16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  11. Civil Records Fees and Filing Deposits (PDF, 09.01.2026)16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  12. Birth CertificatesJackson County Public Health
  13. Jackson County Public Health (home)Jackson County Public Health
  14. Death CertificatesJackson County Public Health
  15. Recorder of Deeds - Frequently Asked QuestionsJackson County, Missouri
  16. Geographic Information SystemsJackson County, Missouri
  17. Board of EqualizationJackson County, Missouri
  18. CourtsJackson County, Missouri
  19. 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County (home)16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  20. Civil Records Fees16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  21. Criminal Records16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
  22. Jackson County Sheriff's Office
  23. Apply for a Marriage LicenseJackson County, Missouri
  24. Health Department link (redirect)Jackson County, Missouri
  25. Clerk of the County LegislatureJackson County, Missouri
  26. Official Manual 2025-2026, ch. 8 County OfficialsMissouri Secretary of State
  27. DepartmentsJackson County, Missouri
  28. Jackson County Election Board
  29. County CounselorJackson County, Missouri
  30. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau