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Law enforcement and public safety 225 N Court Ave Colby, KS 67701 Phone: (785) 460-4460
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Fire and rescue services 585 N Franklin Ave Colby, KS 67701 Phone: (785) 460-4454 Fax: (785) 460-4444
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If you want the area's history, the Colby Pioneer Memorial Library houses extensive historical archives and local documents that trace the community's development over the decades.
Elections in Colby are administered by the Thomas County Clerk and Election Officer, whose office is located at the Thomas County Courthouse, 300 North Court Avenue, Colby, KS 67701, phone (785) 460-4500. Anyone convicted in municipal court may appeal to the Thomas County District Court. Municipal Court Judge: Judge Schroeder 785-460-4545 · Court Clerk: Terina Schmidt.
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To register to vote in Colby, Kansas, residents can register online through the Kansas Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Thomas 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 Colby, contact the Thomas County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Colby, Kansas are maintained by the Thomas County Appraiser's Office and the Thomas County Register of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Thomas County, including parcels in Colby. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Thomas 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 Thomas County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Colby, 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 Thomas County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Thomas 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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