Clark County KS

Lookup Public Records in Clark County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Clark County, Kansas Overview

Clark County is located in the state of Kansas. Named after Charles F. Clarke, the county was formed in February 26, 1867 and its county seat is Ashland. The county has a total population of 2193, as of 2013, with its area spanning 977 square miles (land area being 975 square miles, while water area being 2.6 square miles). The county consists of 6 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67831 recorded as the one with the largest population. Clark County borders the following counties: Ford County, Kansas to the north; Comanche County, Kansas to the east; Meade County, Kansas to the west; Kiowa County, Kansas to the northeast; Beaver County, Oklahoma to the southwest, and; Harper County, Oklahoma to the southeast;.

Clark County Clerk Information

The County Clerk is responsible for a wide range of duties as specified by Kansas State Statutes:

• Serves as Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
• Receives and compiles all budgets submitted by County entities, the cities, the school districts, and the hospital districts; presents budget to County Commissioners for consideration and revisions;
• Prepares real estate, personal property and state assessed tax roll and certifies to County Treasurer on or before November 1;
• Prepares the County’s Annual Financial Report and Quarterly Financial Reports;
• Carries out all elections and certifies to the Secretary of State
• Maintains personnel records, job descriptions and the County Policy Manual;
• Serves as the County Freedom of Information Officer;
• Maintains inventories;
• …among other duties that the office has.

Clark County Clerk

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Rebecca Mishler, County Clerk
913 Highland
Ashland, KS 67831
Phone: (620) 635-2813
Hours: 8:30-noon & 1:00-4:30, Monday – Friday
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds office is the office where all transactions concerning land including deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded and maintained so that the public is made aware of their existence. Many other documents are recorded in this office, including leases, plats, military discharges, power of attorney documents, easements, and affidavits. In addition, the Register of Deeds office houses some school and cemetery records. This office also files Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fixture filings

Clark County Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds office is governed by the Kansas Open Records Act. Almost all records in the Register of Deeds office are required by law to be open to public inspection during regular business hours. The exceptions are the Kansas Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaires and military discharge records, which are open to authorized persons.

Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Brenda Ketron, Register of Deeds
913 Highland
Ashland, KS 67831
Phone: (620) 635-2812
Business Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30-Noon & 1:00-4:30
Appraiser
The County Appraiser is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all property within Clark County and must follow laws when meeting these responsibilities.

Clark County Appraiser

The appraiser provides a parcel search feature. The public link allows users to view information used by their office to assist in the valuation of real estate. In addition, there is an additional link available to certified appraisers, lenders and real estate agents to view sales data. Search criteria for the public access include owner’s name, property address, style, property class, parcel and quick reference ID, among others. Search results pull up a comprehensive page of information about the selected parcel, which includes just as much information as the search criteria.
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Jeremy McCully, RMA
913 Highland
Ashland, KS 67831
Phone: (620) 635-2142
Hours: 8:30-noon & 1:00-4:30, Monday – Friday
Court Clerk Information
The clerk of the court is an officer of the district court. The clerk issues court processes which establish the power of the court to act in a case and keeps a record of the date and time subpoenas, summons, and warrants are returned to court endorsed with evidence of service on potential litigants and witnesses. By statute, the clerk of the court is the official custodian of all court records. Because the district court is a court of record, papers received must be carefully preserved for future reference (in case of an appeal) or as a historical record of events as well as the basis for changes in property or liberty rights. The clerk also ensures access to court records that are open to the public.

Clark County District Court

The Kansas Open Records Act allows you to inspect and obtain copies of public records maintained by Kansas courts, as long as those records are not exempt from disclosure. Some case information is available online through appellate case search or district case search (fee-based). Many records maintained by Kansas courts are open for inspection. More commonly requested records include court case files and transcripts, final judgments from civil and criminal cases, court budgets, and certified oaths of office.
Below is the physical address of the District Court:
Sherre D Harrington, Court Clerk
913 Highland
Ashland, KS 67831
Court Clerk’s Telephone Line: (620) 635-2753
Hours: 8:30-Noon & 1:00-4:30, Monday – Friday

Clark County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office

Address: 913 N Highland St, Ashland, KS 67831, United States
Phone: 620-635-2812