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Please click any of the above Tabs to conduct a search for the following information:

Marriage

- Select the "Marriage" box at the top.

- Click Online Marriage App if you wish to complete your Marriage Application On-Line.

- Click Search Marriage Index to search all Marriage Licenses and Applications, dating back to the beginning of Jackson County in 1826. You can view and print copies free of charge.

Searches can be conducted numerous ways including by Name; License Number; Application Date, or Date of Marriage or any combination of the above.

Suggestion: It is recommended to only search by Name or License Number to provide the best search result.

Certified Copies of Marriage Licenses can be obtained in person at our Office(s), online through this portal, or ordered by mail.

If requesting a certified copy in person:

Please have the following information:

1. Names of both parties used when they applied for the license.

2. The approximate date and/or year of the marriage.

3. The Marriage License number, if known.

4. $10.00 fee.

If requesting a certified copy by mail:

Please include the following with your request:

1. Names of both parties used when they applied for the license.

2. The approximate date and/or year of the marriage.

3. The Marriage License number, if known.

4. A contact telephone number in case we need to contact you.

5. A $10.00 check made payable to the "Recorder of Deeds Department."

Please forward your request and check to the following address: Historic Truman Courthouse, Recorder of Deeds Department; 112 W. Lexington; Suite 30; Independence, Missouri 64050. For additional help call 816-881-4483.

If requesting a certified copy online please follow these directions:

    1. Select the "Marriage" box at the top.

    2. Click Search Marriage Index to search all Marriage Licenses and Applications

    3. Searches can be conducted numerous ways including by Name; License Number; Application Date, or Date of Marriage or any combination of the above.

    4. Check mark the license(s) you are needing the certified copy of

    5. At the top select "buy a copy certified image"

    6. Fill out the delivery information and select add to basket

    7. Go to your basket and select check out and you will be taken to a the PayIt website to pay

    8. You can create an account or check out as a guest

    9. Add a payment method then check out

    10. Once the payment is complete you will select the link to return you to our page and you will get a confirmation at that time

    11. We will then process the order and mail out the certified copies to the address you provide


      Official Public Records

    - By clicking either Grantee List, Grantor List, Search Real Estate Index or Subdivision List, you will find online indexes and images of documents dating back to approximately 1961 and from 1826 to the 1870s. All other documents are on microfilm at our offices.

    Suggestion: When selecting Search Real Estate Index, not all fields need to be completed.

    Example: You can conduct a "general" search by entering a Name or a more "specific" search by entering the name of a Grantor and/or Grantee. If unsuccessful, other fields can be queried. For best results when searching the Subdivision List, please click on the "ABC" emblem located beside the Subdivision box in order to correctly select and search our Subdivision List. Click either "Search Immediately" and select a specific Subdivision or click "Enter More Criteria", and select a specific Subdivision and enter a Lot # and/or a Block #.

    To order a certified copy of a Recorded Deed:

    1. Once you complete the above "Official Public Records" search instructions to find your document(s) you need certified copies of.

    2. Once you found your deed, select the view icon to verify you have the correct document.

    3. Select the "X" at the top of the view page to go back to your search results.

    4. After confirming you have found the right document, put a check mark in the square box next to the view icon that you have verified is the correct image you are needing certified.

    5. Select the "buy a copy certified image" link.

    6. Fill out the delivery information and select add to basket

    7. Go to your basket and select check out and you will be taken to a the PayIt website to pay

    8. You can create an account or check out as a guest

    9. Add a payment method then check out

    10. Once the payment is complete you will select the link to return you to our page and you will get a confirmation at that time

    11. We will then process the order and mail out the certified copies to the address you provided

      UCC - Uniform Commercial Code

      - UCC document indexing, relating to commercial transactions, chattel mortgages and other recordings are available for viewing and/or printing between the years of 1972 and 1996.

      FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

      - Additional explanations are available to commonly asked questions.

      Important Disclaimer: The Recorder of Deeds makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or other sites to which we link. Accessing the accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. The Recorder of Deeds shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for any damages in connection with the use of the information contained herein.


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