How to Search Bates County, Missouri Records (Start Here)
Bates 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.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | 27th Judicial Circuit
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Bates County (27th Judicial Circuit) and statewide CaseNet civil, criminal, traffic, appellate, probate, and infraction court records.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Missouri Sex Offender Registry
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Statewide Missouri registry.
mshp.dps.missouri.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Bates County Missing Persons
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Bates County, Missouri missing and/or endangered persons.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Records | 27th Judicial Circuit
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Bates County (27th Judicial Circuit) and statewide CaseNet civil, criminal, traffic, appellate, probate, and infraction court records.
Business, Voter & Other
Bates County Missing Persons
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Official Free
Bates County, Missouri missing and/or endangered persons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bates County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Bates County. For online case lookups, use Case.net — it covers Missouri Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Bates County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Recorder of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bates County? ▼
Missouri handles vital records at the state level through Missouri DHSS Bureau of Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Recorder of Deeds in Bates County.
Are Bates County records available online? ▼
Bates County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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