Ellis County, Kansas Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Ellis County, Kansas, can be obtained from the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request at their office. For online access, check if they have a dedicated portal or section for booking photos on their site.

To obtain a criminal background check in Ellis County, Kansas, you should contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). The KBI provides statewide criminal history record checks, which can be requested online through their website. Locally, you may also inquire at the Ellis County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

To look up sex offenders in Ellis County, Kansas, you can use the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's Sex Offender Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is regularly updated and provides detailed information about each offender's status and location.

Voter registration in Ellis County is administered by the Ellis County Clerk's Office at (785) 628-9410. Kansas offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State website at www.kdor.ks.gov/voterregistration, and you must register at least 21 days before any election. You can also register in person at the County Clerk's office at 1204 Fort Street in Hays or by mailing a completed voter registration form. Advance voting by mail is available without requiring an excuse, and applications must be submitted to the County Clerk by the second Tuesday before the election.

Property records in Ellis County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office at the courthouse, 1204 Fort Street, Hays, phone (785) 628-9415. You can search recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens through the county's online system at elliscountyks.us. For property tax information and assessed valuations, contact the Ellis County Appraiser's Office at (785) 628-9410, which also provides online GIS mapping and parcel search tools. Most basic searches are available online at no charge, though certified copies require fees.

Birth and death certificates can be requested through the Ellis County Clerk's Office at 1204 Fort Street, Hays, phone (785) 628-9410, or directly from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka. The cost is $15 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. Processing time is typically one to two weeks, and you must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate you are a qualified applicant under Kansas law (K.S.A. 65-2422). Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.kdhe.ks.gov/vital-statistics for an additional convenience fee.

For DBA and fictitious name registrations in Ellis County, contact the County Clerk's Office at (785) 628-9410, located at 1204 Fort Street in Hays. To search for corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities registered in Kansas, use the free online database at the Kansas Secretary of State website at www.sos.ks.gov/business. Building permits and local business licensing for activities within Hays city limits are handled by the City of Hays at (785) 628-7350. Professional licenses are issued by state agencies rather than the county.