Lookup Public Records in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Wabaunsee County, Kansas Overview
Wabaunsee County is located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in 1859 and named after Chief Waubonsie. The county seat is Alma. As of 2013, the county has a population of 7051. The county has a total area of 800 square miles, 794 square miles of which is land, and 5.3 square miles is water. The county consists of 14 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 66401 recorded as the one with the largest population. Wabaunsee County borders the following counties: Pottawatomie County, Kansas to the north; Lyon County, Kansas to the south; Shawnee County, Kansas to the east; Geary County, Kansas to the west; Riley County, Kansas to the northwest; Morris County, Kansas to the southwest, and; Osage County, Kansas to the southeast.
Wabaunsee County Clerk Information
Functions of the County Clerk’s Office include, but not limited to
- County Election Officer
- Payroll
- Financial Reports
- Prepare Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rolls
- Maintain Tax Accounts
- Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
- Keep Official Records of the Board of County Commissioners
The County Clerk has been designated as the Freedom of Information Officer for Wabaunsee County by Resolution 2000-27. Information is available at the County Clerk’s office regarding access to public records. The Kansas Open Records Act guarantees any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of all public records, unless the records are closed due to specific provisions of the law. Within three business days from the date of request a County agency must either:
Commonly requested records include:
Appraiser
- Inventory Content Sheets
- Sales Information on Properties
- Parcel Identification Maps
- Personal Property Renditions
County Clerk
- County Commission Minutes
- Registered Voters
- Township Annual Reports
- Budget Information
County Treasurer
- Tax Statements
- Tax Receipts
Register of Deeds
- Deeds
- Plats
Sheriff
- Accident Reports
- Theft Reports
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Jennifer A. Savage, County Clerk
215 Kansas, PO Box 278
Alma, KS 66401
Phone: 785-765-2421
Fax: 785-765-3704
Hours: Open Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Details about the District Court:
Angela Anderson, Clerk of the District Court
215 Kansas Avenue, PO Box 278
Alma, KS 66401
Phone: 785.765.2406
Fax: 785.765.2487
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
| Wabaunsee, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 8,448 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 503 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 13 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 34 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 91 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 10 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 226 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 698 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 114 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 245 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,165 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 887 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 51 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 161 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 57 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 12 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 135 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 251 |
| 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 | 323 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 126 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,219 |
| Wabaunsee County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Wabaunsee 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: | Wabaunsee County Marriage License |
| Location: | 215 Kansas – Po Box 278, Alma, Kansas, 66401 |
| Phone: | 785-765-2406 |
Wabaunsee Register-Deeds Department
County Government Office
Address: 215 Kansas Ave, Alma, KS 66401, United States
Phone: 785-765-3822