Lookup Public Records in Finney County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Finney County, Kansas Overview
Finney County is located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in February 22, 1883 and named after David W. Finney. The county seat is Garden City. As of 2013, the county has a population of 37098. The county has a total area of 1303 square miles, 1302 square miles of which is land, and 0.7 square miles is water. The county consists of 7 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67846 recorded as the one with the largest population. Finney County borders the following counties: Scott County and Lane County, Kansas to the north; Haskell County and Gray County, Kansas to the south; Hodgeman County, Kansas to the east; Kearny County, Kansas to the west; Ness County, Kansas to the northeast, and; Grant County, Kansas to the southwest.
Finney County Clerk Information
Responsibilities of the County Clerk include:
- Carries out all Elections in Finney County
- Serves as county Freedom of Information Officer
- Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
- Assists and monitors all county budgets
- Complies and prepares County Tax Levies
- Coordinates and pays all county expenditures
- Handles cereal malt beverage licenses to establishments outside city limits
- Provides assistance to county residents in preparing Homestead Property Tax Refund
- …among other additional duties and responsibilities
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Dori J. Munyan, County Clerk / Election Officer
Finney County Administrative Center
311 N. Ninth St.
P.O. Box M
Garden City, KS 67846
Ph: (620) 272-3524
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds office files and records documents that pertain to real estate. Their office also files liens on personal property, referred to as Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, tax liens, mechanic liens on cars & military discharges.
The Finney County Register of Deeds office offers the option of online searching. This gives the user access to the imaged documents in their office, starting in January of 1990 through documents filed today. You will also be able to run miscellaneous reports, search by names and legal descriptions. Interested parties will need to contact the office at 620-272-3628.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Uli Lappin, Register of Deeds
311 N. Ninth St.
Garden City, KS 67846
Ph: (620) 272-3520
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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:
Maria S. Castillo, County Appraiser
Administration Center
311 N. Ninth St.
Garden City, KS 67846
Ph: (620) 272-3517
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.
Below is the physical address of the Clerk of the District Court:
Christine Blake, Clerk of the District Court
Finney County Courthouse
425 N 8th Street
Garden City, KS 67846-0798
Phone: 620-271-6120
Finney, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 44,758 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,318 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 105 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 300 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 164 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 530 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,256 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 98 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 969 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 46 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 9,696 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 380 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,055 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 459 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 263 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 388 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 3 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 207 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 536 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 619 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 135 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 353 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 27 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 186 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 22,289 |
Finney County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Finney 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: | Finney County Marriage License |
Location: | 425 N 8Th Street Po Box 798, Garden, Kansas, 67846 |
Phone: | 620-272-3524 |
Finney County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 311 N 9th St, Garden City, KS 67846, United States
Phone: 620-272-3524