Lookup Public Records in Rooks County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Rooks County, Kansas Overview
Rooks County is located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in February 26, 1867 and named after John C. Rooks. The county seat is Stockton. As of 2013, the county has a population of 5190. The county has a total area of 895 square miles, 891 square miles of which is land, and 4.6 square miles is water. The county consists of 7 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67663 recorded as the one with the largest population. Rooks County borders the following counties: Phillips County, Kansas to the north; Ellis County, Kansas to the south; Osborne County, Kansas to the east; Graham County, Kansas to the west; Smith County, Kansas to the northeast, and; Trego County, Kansas to the southwest.
Rooks County Clerk Information
The services provided by the County Clerk are Voter Registration, Hunting Licenses, and County Commission information.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Ruthmary Muir, Clerk
2nd Floor Courthouse
115 North Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669
Phone Number: (785) 425-6391
Fax Number: (785) 425-6015
Register of Deeds
The services provided by the Register of Deeds are property records, land and property transactions.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Rosalee Sprick, Register of Deeds
2nd Floor Courthouse
Stockton, KS 67669
Phone Number: (785) 425-6291
Fax Number: (785) 425-6497
Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday
Appraiser
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Heather Poore, Rooks County Appraiser
2nd Floor Courthouse
115 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669
Phone Number: (785) 425-6262
Fax Number: (785) 425-7001
Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday
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.
Below is the physical address of the District Court:
Connie Stithem, Clerk of the District Court
3rd Floor Courthouse
115 N. Walnut
Stockton, KS 67669
Phone Number: 785-425-6718 (Clerk)
Fax Number: 785-425-6568
| Rooks, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 6,306 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 408 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 213 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 193 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 797 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 470 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,933 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 787 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 68 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 144 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 78 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 94 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 102 |
| 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 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 576 |
| Rooks County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Rooks 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: | Rooks County Marriage License |
| Location: | 115 North Walnut, Box 532, Stockton, Kansas, 67669 |
| Phone: | 785-425-6718 |
Rooks County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 115 N Walnut St, Stockton, KS 67669, United States
Phone: 785-425-6391