Lookup Public Records in Harper County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Harper County, Kansas Overview
Harper County is a county located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in February 26, 1867. Named after Sergeant Marion Harper of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, the county seat is Anthony and it has a population of 5860 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 803 square miles, with its land area encompassing 801 square miles, and its water area 1.5 square miles. The county consists of 10 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67003 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Harper County borders the following counties: Kingman County, Kansas to the north; Sumner County, Kansas to the east; Barber County, Kansas to the west; Alfalfa County, Oklahoma to the southwest, and; Grant County, Oklahoma to the southeast.
Harper County Clerk Information
To access the records, record requests should be directed in writing to a custodian of the records. The county clerk is the official custodian of record and has designated that all office staff are custodians of records for purposes of the Open Records Act. All requests will be filed as soon as possible. However, if it appears it will take some time to provide records or notification of fees, a response will be provided within three business days of the request, estimating fees and providing further information regarding the time the request can be completed.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Ruth Elliott, County Clerk
Harper County Courthouse
201 N. Jennings
2nd Floor
Anthony, KS 67003
Ph: 620-842-5555
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register of Deeds
The register of deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all books, records, deeds, maps, paper, and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the register of deeds. The register of deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments, and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Audrey Anderson, Register of Deeds
Harper County Courthouse
201 N. Jennings
Anthony, KS 67003
Ph: 1-620-842-5336
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appraiser
An interactive GIS map is provided by the Appraiser’s Office. You can click on a property on the map or use the property search in the sidebar. Parcel and quick reference ID, owner name, address, property type and style, and other parcel data can be searched in the sidebar. Search results zoom in on the map where the parcel is, and displays the information about the parcel in a card.
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Anna Porter, Appraiser
Harper County Courthouse (4th Floor)
201 N. Jennings
Anthony, KS 67003
Local: 620-842-3718
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – Noon, 1 p.m. – 5 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 District Court:
201 N. Jennings Ave.
3rd Floor
Anthony, KS 67003
Phone: (620) 842-3721
Harper, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 6,073 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 504 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 68 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 2 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 110 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 632 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 21 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 253 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 28 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,091 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 2 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 10 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 629 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 44 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 31 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 45 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 110 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 115 |
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 | 83 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 23 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 51 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,130 |
Harper County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Harper 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: | Harper County Marriage License |
Location: | P.O. Box 467, Anthony, Kansas, 67003 |
Phone: | 620-842-3721 |
Harper County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 201 N Jennings Ave, Anthony, KS 67003, United States
Phone: 620-842-5336