Comanche County, Kansas Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Comanche County, Kansas, can be obtained from the It's important to note that access to these records may be subject to certain restrictions under Kansas law.

To obtain a criminal background check in Comanche County, Kansas, you should contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The KBI provides background checks for the state, and you can request one through their website. Locally, you may also inquire with the Comanche County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Comanche County, Kansas, by accessing the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's Sex Offender Registry. This online registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the state, including those residing in Comanche County. The registry is publicly accessible and regularly updated to ensure accurate information.

To register to vote in Comanche County, contact the Comanche County Clerk's office at (620) 582-2361 or visit the courthouse at 201 S. New York Avenue in Coldwater. You can register in person, by mail, or online through the Kansas Voter Registration system at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/voterreg. Kansas law requires you to register at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote. Advance voting by mail is available to all registered voters upon request through the County Clerk's office.

Property records in Comanche County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office located in the courthouse at 201 S. New York Avenue, Coldwater, phone (620) 582-2192. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents by contacting the office in person or by phone. Property tax records and assessments are available from the Comanche County Appraiser's office at (620) 582-2801. Due to the county's small size, online searching is limited, and most requests are handled directly through county staff.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Comanche County can be requested from the Comanche County Clerk at 201 S. New York Avenue, Coldwater, Kansas 67029, phone (620) 582-2361. Certified copies cost $15 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. Only authorized individuals such as the registrant, immediate family members, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies, and valid photo identification is required. For statewide access, you can also contact the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics at (785) 296-1400 or order online through VitalChek with additional fees.

For local business name registrations (DBA filings) in Comanche County, contact the County Clerk at (620) 582-2361. For formal business entities such as corporations and LLCs, search the Kansas Secretary of State's free online Business Entity Database at sos.ks.gov. City business licenses within Coldwater should be requested from Coldwater City Hall. Most professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards rather than the county, and sales tax permits are handled by the Kansas Department of Revenue.