Lookup Public Records in Ray County, Missouri. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Ray County, Missouri Overview
Ray County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was formed in 1820 and named after John Ray, Missouri State Representative. The county seat is Richmond. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 23,039 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles of which 569 square miles is land and 5.4 square miles is water. Ray County borders the following counties: Caldwell County to the north; Carroll County to the east; Lafayette County to the south; Jackson County to the southwest; Clay County to the west and Clinton County to the northwest. Ray County has 12 zip codes. The zip codes are 64624, 64017, 64637, 64024, 64035, 64036, 64062, 64668, 64077, 64671, 64084 and 64085. The most populated zip code is 64085.
Ray County Recorder of Deeds Office Information
The Recorder’s office is primarily responsible for recording, maintaining and preserving records pertaining to real estate transactions. Records in this office provide data about real estate transactions in a historical perspective. The Recorder of Deeds also issues marriage licenses. The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for recording the following documents in request and compliance with statutes:
- Real estate deeds
- Subdivision plats
- Surveys
- Power of attorney
- Tax liens
- Universal commercial code documents (real estate only)
- Military discharges
- Marriage licenses
The physical address of the Ray County Recorder of Deeds Office is:
100 W. Main Street, Suite 25
Richmond, MO 64085
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (816) 776-4500
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Shirley O’Dell is the Recorder of Deeds of Ray County. She can be contacted at (816) 776-4500 or emailed at [email protected]
Ray County Recorder of Deeds Office Staffs:
Rhonda Cooper, Deputy Recorder
Diane Beltz, Deputy
| Ray, MO Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 25,826 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,575 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 52 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 77 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 190 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 211 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 423 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 2,853 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 206 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 508 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 112 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 5,829 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,893 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 602 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 106 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 361 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 8 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 410 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 655 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 22 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 307 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 63 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 150 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,972 |
| Ray County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Ray 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 – Title 93, Ch. 1 |
| All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
| Office: | Ray County Marriage License |
| Location: | 100 West Main Street, Richmond, Missouri, 64085 |
| Phone: | 816-776-4500 |
Ray County Clerk’s Office
Address: 100 W Main St, Richmond, MO 64085, United States
Phone: 816-776-3377