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Law enforcement and public safety 518 Mechanic St Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: (620) 343-4200

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County
Lyon County
County seat
Emporia
Population
24,118
Lyon County population
32,179
Local records
City of Emporia
ZIP codes
66801

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The Lyon County Clerk's Office administers all elections for Emporia and the surrounding county. Located at 430 Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66801, the office can be reached at 620-341-3205 or through its website at lyoncounty.org.

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How do I register to vote in Emporia, Kansas?

To register to vote in Emporia, Kansas, residents can register online through the Kansas Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Lyon 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 Emporia, contact the Lyon County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

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

Property records for Emporia, Kansas are maintained by the Lyon County Appraiser's Office and the Lyon County Register of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Lyon County, including parcels in Emporia. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Lyon 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 Lyon County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

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

Birth, death, and marriage records for Emporia, 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 Lyon County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Lyon 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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