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.
- Court cases: 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.
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Criminal & Court Records
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.
Probate & Guardianship | 1907-1930
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Muskogee County Genealogical Society surname lists of probates and guardianship filed between 1907 and 1930.
Property & Tax Records
Historical Records
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Colorado State historical records, including births, deaths, burials, marriages, divorces, land records, court cases, coroner inquests.
Recorded Documents
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Antrim County Register of Deeds liens, deeds, mortgages, surveys, land corners, probates, discharges, releases, and other land records.
Unclaimed Property
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Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) program for unclaimed property such as tax refunds, check proceeds, wages, deposits, rebates, and more.
Vital Records
Genealogical Information Locator
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Search the Oregon State Archives for genealogical information in select Oregon Counties. Includes pensions, births, marriages, probates, divorces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Bates County records? ▼
Criminal and civil records in Bates County: start and end at the Circuit Clerk. When nothing shows up, the fix is usually switching to another department.
Where do I search for Bates County public records? ▼
Different offices, different searches in Bates County. Court filings and criminal cases are at the Circuit Clerk. The County Assessor handles property valuations and ownership records. Marriage licenses are issued by the County Recorder of Deeds.
Why does my Bates County search return no results? ▼
Wrong system. Records in Bates County are split across offices — court, property, and vital records are all separate.
Is there a single database for all Bates County records? ▼
No unified database exists for Bates County. Court, property, and vital are all different systems.
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