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Where Canton's records are kept. Court and property records for Canton sit with McPherson County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Kansas.

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As a small town, Canton relies on McPherson County and the State of Kansas for its public records. The cards below are the Kansas state offices, and the McPherson County offices are on our McPherson County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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City of Canton

The City of Canton publishes its council meetings, its notices and the contacts for its office.

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City of Canton offices

The City of Canton lists its offices here, the clerk, the board and the departments that keep its records.

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Kansas Fictitious Business Names Filings

The Kansas Secretary of State's business services search corporations, LLCs and other registered entities and check whether a name is available. Kansas keeps no statewide filing for sole proprietor trade names.

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Canton at a glance

County
McPherson County
Population
685
Local records
McPherson County offices
ZIP codes
67428

About Canton public records

Canton is an incorporated place in McPherson County, a place of 685 people, and keeps its own council and town business records. Our McPherson County page lists each county office.

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How do I register to vote in Canton, Kansas?

Voter registration in Kansas is run by the Kansas Secretary of State, and the county election officer keeps the roll for Canton. You can register online, by mail or in person. Registration books close 21 days before an election.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Kansas come from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. The fee is $20 for each certified copy (the first $20 is a five year record search fee that includes one copy if the record is found).

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

Deeds for property in Canton are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the county appraiser sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our McPherson County page lists those offices.

How do I find business license records in Canton, Kansas?

Businesses that operate in Canton register with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services, which runs the state business entity search. Businesses should check with the county and city where they operate for local permits and licenses; many trades need state agency licenses.

How do I run a Kansas criminal background check?

Kansas criminal history checks are run by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Central Repository. The fee is $20.00 for a name based online search; $30 for a certified name based check; $35 for a fingerprint based Kansas check. Name based search online at www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory (no longer by mail or walk in), or a certified or fingerprint based request to the KBI.

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