Lookup Public Records in Sherman County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Sherman County, Kansas Overview
Sherman County is a county located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in September 20, 1886. Named after William Tecumseh Sherman, the county seat is Goodland and it has a population of 6115 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 1056 square miles, with its land area encompassing 1056 square miles, and its water area 0.2 square miles. The county consists of 4 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67735 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Sherman County borders the following counties: Cheyenne County, Kansas to the north; Wallace County, Kansas to the south; Thomas County, Kansas to the east; Kit Carson County, Colorado to the west; Rawlins County, Kansas to the northeast, and; Logan County, Kansas to the southeast.
Sherman County Clerk Information
In Sherman County, the County Clerk serves as the County Election Officer, ADA Coordinator, Drug and Alcohol Coordinator and Freedom of Information Officer.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Ashley Mannis, County Clerk
813 Broadway Room 102
Goodland, KS 67735
Phone: 785-890-4806
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds is an elected official who is required by the laws of the State of Kansas to record all documents submitted by the public which meet the filing requirements. They maintain an up-to-date and accurate set of indexes which shows ownership of the property in Sherman County. The Register of Deeds office is responsible for filing deeds, mortgages, liens, oil & gas leases, plats of additions to the cities, Military discharge records, UCC’s and various other documents.
All records in the Register of Deeds office are open to the public, except Military discharges and sales validation questionnaires.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Billie Hoyt, Register of Deeds
813 Broadway Room 104
Goodland, KS 67735
[email protected]
785-890-4845
Appraiser
The Appraiser reviews recent real estate sales and considers local economic conditions in order to maintain the most current value of the property in the county.
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Rachelle Standley, Appraiser
Phone: 785-890-4825
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:
Linda Bowen, District Court
813 Broadway Room 201
Goodland, KS 67735
785-890-4850
| Sherman, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 7,389 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 434 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 45 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 165 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 310 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 742 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 25 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 269 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 49 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,058 |
| 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 | 636 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 15 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 28 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 59 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 100 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 72 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 110 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 20 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 265 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 179 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 43 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,637 |
| Sherman County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Sherman 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: | Sherman County Marriage License |
| Location: | 813 Broadway Avenue, Goodland, Kansas, 67735 |
| Phone: | 785-890-4850 |
Sherman County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 813 Broadway Ave # 102, Goodland, KS 67735, United States
Phone: 785-890-4800