Norton County KS

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

Norton County, Kansas Overview

Norton County is a county located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in February 26, 1867. Named after Orloff Norton, the county seat is Norton and it has a population of 5622 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 881 square miles, with its land area encompassing 878 square miles, and its water area 3.2 square miles. The county consists of 8 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67654 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Norton County borders the following counties: Furnas County, Nebraska to the north; Graham County, Kansas to the south; Phillips County, Kansas to the east; Decatur County, Kansas to the west; Harlan County, Nebraska to the northeast, and; Sheridan County, Kansas to the southwest.

Norton County Clerk Information

Duties of the Clerk can be categorized into the following:

• Secretary to county commissioners
• Bookkeeping
• Personnel
• County election duties

Norton County Clerk

Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:

Robert Wyatt, County Clerk
2nd Floor
105 S. Kansas Avenue
Norton, KS 67654
Office Phone: (785) 877-5710

Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds Office is responsible for recording all transaction relating to real estate in Norton County. These documents include deeds to all cities in the county, surveys, and water rights. Their office also files financing statements on personal property under the uniform commercial code, federal and state tax liens, mechanics liens on work done on vehicles and equipment, corporation papers, powers of attorneys and military discharge records.

Norton County Register of Deeds

The records are public record except for Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaires and military discharge records which is only to authorized persons.

Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:

Wanda Vincent, Register of Deeds
2nd Floor
105 S. Kansas Avenue
Office Phone: (785) 877-5765

Appraiser

The appraisers office is responsible for determining the fair market value of all assessable properties. The appraiser also has the following additional duties:

• Track ownership changes of property
• Maintain maps of parcel boundaries
• Keep up to date descriptions of buildings and property characteristics
• Track individuals and properties eligible for exemption and other forms of property tax relief
• Planning and Determination housed within the appraiser’s office

Norton County Appraiser

Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:

Alan Hale, Appraiser
2nd Floor
105 S. Kansas Avenue
Norton, KS 67654
Office Phone: (785) 877-5700

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. Requests for documents in specific cases can also be made in writing and faxed to the appropriate court. There are public access terminals available with court case information in each court house.

Norton County District Court

Below is the physical address of the District Court:

Janelle K. Morel, Chief Clerk of District Court
3rd Floor
105 S. Kansas Avenue
Norton, KS 67654
Office Phone: (785) 877-5720
Fax: (785) 877-5722

Norton County Clerk
County Government Office

Address: 105 S Kansas Ave, Norton, KS 67654, United States
Phone: 785-877-5710