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Wilson County Sheriff's Office

Kansas, Sheriffs’, Association, menu, Harold Kuhn • Wilson County Sheriff, Office Address: 925 Pierce, Fredonia, KS 66736 View Map >> Sheriff's.

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County
Wilson County
County seat
Fredonia
Population
307
Wilson County population
8,635
Local records
Wilson County offices
ZIP codes
66717

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Buffalo voters rely on the Wilson County Clerk's Office, which is the Wilson County election office, located at 615 Madison Street, Fredonia, KS 66736, phone (620) 378-2186, website wilsoncountyks.org. This includes birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses. Individuals seeking to obtain or request copies of these documents can do so by visiting the department's office at 120 W 6th St, Fredonia, KS 66736, or by calling (620) 378-4634.

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How do I register to vote in Buffalo, Kansas?

To register to vote in Buffalo, Kansas, residents can register online through the Kansas Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Wilson County elections office. Kansas requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Kansas Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Buffalo, contact the Wilson County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Buffalo, Kansas?

Property records for Buffalo, Kansas are maintained by the Wilson County Appraiser's Office and the Wilson County Register of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Wilson County, including parcels in Buffalo. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Wilson County Register of Deeds maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Kansas counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Wilson County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Buffalo, Kansas?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Buffalo, Kansas residents are available through both county and state offices. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics, located in Topeka, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Kansas. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Wilson County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Wilson County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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