Lookup Public Records in Stanton County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Stanton County, Kansas Overview
Stanton County is a county located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in 1887. Named after Edwin Stanton, the county seat is Johnson City and it has a population of 2194 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 680 square miles, with its land area encompassing 680 square miles, and its water area 0.07 square miles. The county consists of 3 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67855 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Stanton County borders the following counties: Hamilton County, Kansas to the north; Morton County, Kansas to the south; Grant County, Kansas to the east; Baca County, Colorado to the west; Prowers County, Colorado to the northwest, and; Stevens County, Kansas to the southeast.
Stanton County Clerk Information
The County Clerk is responsible for a wide range of duties as specified by Kansas State Statutes, which may include, but not limited to the following:
- Serves as Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
- Receives and compiles all budgets submitted by County entities, the city, and the school district
- Carries out all elections and certifies to the Secretary of State
- Maintains personnel records, job descriptions and the County Policy Manual
- Serves as the County Freedom of Information Officer
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Sandy Barton, County Clerk
201 N Main St
Johnson, KS 67855
Phone: (620) 492-2140
Fax: (620) 492-1745
Hours: 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM, Monday – Friday
Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds office records many different kinds of documents. Some examples are deeds, mortgages, oil and gas leases, military discharges, power of attorneys, cemetery deeds and many others.
All records in this office are required by law to be open to the public for inspection during regular business hours except information on the Sales Validation Questionnaire and Military Discharge.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Susan L. Lucas, Register of Deeds
201 N Main St
Johnson, KS 67855
Phone: (620) 492-2190
Fax: (620) 492-2688
Hours: 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM, Monday – Friday
Appraiser
It is the duty of the County Appraiser to value equitably and at fair market value all property identified as of January 1 of each year.
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Greg Wellbrock, Appraiser
201 N Main St
Johnson, KS 67855
Phone (620) 492-6896
Fax (620) 492-2688
Hours: 8AM-5PM, Monday – 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:
Bonnie W. Parks, District Court Clerk
Phone: 620-492-2180
Fax: 620.492.6410
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
| Stanton, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 2,091 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 121 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 34 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 16 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 24 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 496 |
| 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 | 147 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 5 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 48 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 23 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 897 |
| Stanton County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Stanton 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: | Stanton County Marriage License |
| Location: | 201 North Main Street, Johnson, Kansas, 67855 |
| Phone: | 620-492-2180 |
Stanton County Register-Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 201 N Main St, Johnson City, KS 67855, United States
Phone: 620-492-2190