Lookup Public Records in Osage County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Osage County, Kansas Overview
Osage County is located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in 1859 and named after Osage Nation. The county seat is Lyndon. As of 2013, the county has a population of 16142. The county has a total area of 720 square miles, 706 square miles of which is land, and 14 square miles is water. The county consists of 13 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 66523 recorded as the one with the largest population. Osage County borders the following counties: Shawnee County, Kansas to the north; Coffey County, Kansas to the south; Franklin County, Kansas to the east; Douglas County, Kansas to the northeast; Wabaunsee County, Kansas to the northwest, and; Lyon County, Kansas to the southwest.
Osage County Clerk Information
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Rhonda Beets, Osage County Clerk
717 Topeka Avenue
P.O. Box 226
Lyndon, Kansas 66451
Phone: 785-828-4812
Fax: 785-828-4749
Register of Deeds
The Osage County Register of Deeds is an elected official who is required the Laws of the State of Kansas to record all documents submitted by the public which are qualified to be recorded; maintain an up-to-date and accurate set of indexes which show the correct ownership of land in the entire county and perform all functions of a clerical and technical nature to accomplish that objective. It is a place where all transactions having to do with land including liens and mortgages are recorded and maintained so that the public is made aware of their existence.
The filing system of the Register of Deeds requires to have a name, legal description, or sometimes the property address in order to retrieve records archived in the office. Some instruments are not subject to the Kansas Open Records Act or require special search documents to retrieve; at the time of your request the Register of Deeds will inform you if any of these circumstances apply to the requested document. Requests may be made by telephone, fax, mail, e-mail or in person at the Register of Deeds office. They are able to satisfy most document requests by the same methods in which they can be requested. Please remember that it can often take time to locate some of the older records.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Linda L. Massey, Register of Deeds
717 Topeka Avenue
P.O. Box 265
Lyndon, Kansas 66451
Phone: 785-828-4523
Fax: 785-828-3648
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, 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:
Kim Lauffer, Appraiser
717 Topeka – PO Box 292
Lyndon, KS 66451
Phone: 785-828-3124
Fax: 785-828-3712
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.
Below is the physical address of the District Court:
Charna Williams, Clerk of the District Court
Osage County Courthouse
717 Topeka Ave PO Box 549
Lyndon, KS 66451
Phone: 785-828-4713
Fax: 785-828-4704
Osage, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 18,558 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,495 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 15 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 65 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 97 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 464 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,928 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 202 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 557 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 48 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 5,852 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 13 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,790 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 207 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 241 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 213 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 12 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 350 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 352 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 8 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 755 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 86 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 356 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,220 |
Osage County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Osage 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: | Osage County Marriage License |
Location: | 717 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, Kansas, 66451 |
Phone: | 785-828-4514 |
Osage County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 717 Topeka Ave, Lyndon, KS 66451, United States
Phone: 785-828-4812