Lookup Public Records in Edwards County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Edwards County, Kansas Overview
Edwards County is located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in March 18, 1874 and named after W. C. Edwards, of Hutchinson, a pioneer settler, who played an active role in its organization. The county seat is Kinsley. As of 2013, the county has a population of 2945. The county has a total area of 622 square miles, 622 square miles of which is land, and 0.1 square miles is water. The county consists of 6 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67547 recorded as the one with the largest population. Edwards County borders the following counties: Pawnee County, Kansas to the north; Kiowa County, Kansas to the south; Stafford County, Kansas to the east; Hodgeman County, Kansas to the northwest; Ford County, Kansas to the southwest, and; Pratt County, Kansas to the southeast.
Edwards County Clerk Information
The County Clerk can provide information about the Board of County Commissioners, to get on the agenda at the next meeting of the Commissioners, voting and election information, hunting licenses and information, County budgets, and county employee information.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Gina Schuette, Edwards County Clerk
312 Massachusetts Ave.
Kinsley, KS 67547
Phone: 620-659-3000
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds files deeds or can be contacted to obtain information about deeds in the county.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Cheryl Proffitt, Register of Deeds
312 Massachusetts Ave.
Kinsley, KS 67547
620-659-3131
Appraiser
Property information, valuations and county maps are available in the Appraiser’s office.
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Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Cindy Craft, Appraiser
312 Massachusetts Ave.
Kinsley, KS 67547
620-659-3001
Court Clerk Information
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.
24th Judicial District Website:
Below is the physical address of the Clerk of the District Court:
Linda Atteberry, Clerk of the District Court
Edwards County Courthouse
312 Massachusetts PO Box 232
Kinsley, KS 67547
Phone: 620-659-2442
| Edwards, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 3,423 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 220 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 86 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 311 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 36 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 90 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 11 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,233 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 385 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 57 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 75 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 21 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 31 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 687 |
| Edwards County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Edwards County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
| State Law: | Marriage – Section 23, Art. 1 and Premarital Agreements – Section 23, Art. 24 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Edwards County Marriage License |
| Location: | Court House, Kinsley, Kansas, 67547 |
| Phone: | 620-659-2442 |
Edwards County Clerk’s Office
Address: 312 Massachusetts Ave, Kinsley, KS 67547, United States
Phone: 620-659-2217