Harvey County KS

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

Harvey County, Kansas Overview

Harvey County is located in the state of Kansas. Named after James Harvey, the county was formed in March 7, 1872 and its county seat is Newton. The county has a total population of 34741, as of 2013, with its area spanning 541 square miles (land area being 540 square miles, while water area being 1 square mile). The county consists of 12 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67114 recorded as the one with the largest population. Harvey County borders the following counties: Sedgwick County, Kansas to the south; Butler County, Kansas to the east; Reno County, Kansas to the west; Marion County, Kansas to the northeast, and; McPherson County, Kansas to the northwest.

Harvey County Clerk Information

The County Clerk performs a lot of functions. Some of them include:

• The County Clerk serves as the official Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
• Performs all Accounts Payable duties
• Prepares Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rolls
• Spreads Intangibles Tax on certain budgets for the Tax Roll
• Computes tax levies for all entities (87 levies) in Harvey County and prepares and distributes mill levy sheets
• Maintains tax unit maps
• Maintains records of land valuations, ownership and current addresses
• Among other duties the office might have.

Harvey County Clerk

To retrieve a copy of an open record, you can request it using an open record request form, which can be downloaded from the Clerk’s website. You need to provide your name and contact information, as well as a description of the information you need and the usage of such information. You can opt to receive the information electronically or by paper
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:

Rick Piepho, Harvey County Clerk & Election Officer
800 N Main St PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6842

Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds duties are to provide accurate recordings of public documents such as deeds, mortgages, military discharges, federal and state liens, mortgage releases as well as various other documents. Duties also include helping the public with research at the counter and via phone.

Harvey County Register of Deeds

Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:

Margaret Hermstein, Harvey County Register of Deeds
800 N Main St PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6950

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.

Harvey County Appraiser

Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:

Craig Clough, Harvey County Appraiser
800 N Main St PO Box 687
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6820

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.

Harvey County District Court

Below is the physical address of the Clerk of the District Court:
LDeena Jones, Chief Clerk of District Court
800 N Main St PO Box 665
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6890

Harvey County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office

Address: 800 N Main St, Newton, KS 67114, United States
Phone: 316-284-6950