Lookup Public Records in Grant County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Grant County, Kansas Overview
Grant County is located in the state of Kansas. Named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877), the county was formed in March 20, 1873 and its county seat is Ulysses. The county has a total population of 7950, as of 2013, with its area spanning 575 square miles (land area being 575 square miles, while water area being 0.3 square miles). The county consists of 2 ZIP codes. Grant County borders the following counties: Kearny County, Kansas to the north; Stevens County, Kansas to the south; Haskell County, Kansas to the east; Stanton County, Kansas to the west; Finney County, Kansas to the northeast, and; Hamilton County, Kansas to the northwest.
Grant County Clerk Information
Services that the County Clerk offers include:
- Carries out all Elections held in Grant County
- Serves as county Freedom of Information Officer
- Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners
- Assists and monitors all county budgets
- Complies and prepares County Tax Levies
- Coordinates and pays all county expenditures
- Coordinates payroll and benefits for all county employees
- Among other duties that the office performs.
Check with County Clerk/Freedom of Information Officer to determine whether the information that you need is available. You will be asked to submit your request for information on the request form for open records. Make sure your request is as specific as possible so that your request may be filled quickly and completely. Mail, email, or fax all requests to the County Clerk. Most records will be produced within three business days from the time the request is received. If the request is denied, you will receive a written explanation for the delay or denial.
Below is the physical address of the County Clerk:
Sheila Brown, County Clerk
108 S. Glenn
Ulysses, KS 67880
Ph: 620-356-1335
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register of Deeds
The main purpose of the Register of Deeds office is to record and preserve the records of Grant County and is responsible for keeping a record of who owns what property.
Below is the physical address of the Register of Deeds:
Dana McDaniel, Register of Deeds
108 S Glenn
Lower Level
Ulysses, KS 67880
Ph: 620-356-1538
Appraiser
The County Appraiser is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all property within Grant County and must follow state laws when meeting these responsibilities. Each year the Appraiser must review recent real estate sales and consider 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:
Greg Wellbrock, County Appraiser
108 S. Glenn
Ulysses, KS 67880
Ph: 620-356-3362
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Court Clerk Information
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 Clerk of the District Court:
Reid Borchetta, Clerk of the District Court
Grant County Courthouse
Second Floor
108 S. Glenn
Ulysses, KS 67880
Ph: 620-356-1526
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Grant, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 8,512 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 234 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 15 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 89 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 63 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 603 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 115 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 199 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 35 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,200 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 76 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 624 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 105 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 75 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 55 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 170 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 194 |
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 | 15 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,466 |
Grant County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Grant 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: | Grant County Marriage License |
Location: | 108 South Glenn Street, Ulysses, Kansas, 67880 |
Phone: | 620-356-1526 |
Grant County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office
Address: 108 S Glenn St # 4, Ulysses, KS 67880, United States
Phone: 620-356-1538