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County
St. Louis County
Population
18,527
Local records
City of Ferguson
ZIP codes
63136, 63135

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How do I register to vote in Ferguson, Missouri?

To register to vote in Ferguson, Missouri, residents can register online through the Missouri Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the St. Louis County elections office. Missouri 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 Missouri Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Ferguson, contact the St. Louis County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Ferguson, Missouri?

Property records for Ferguson are kept by the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and liens, and the St. Louis County Assessor, which sets assessed values for tax purposes. See St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds (https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/revenue/recorder-of-deeds/) to search recorded documents or request copies.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Ferguson, Missouri?

Vital records for Ferguson, Missouri, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, are maintained by the City Clerk's office. Residents can obtain copies of these records by visiting the City Clerk's office or accessing the online records portal at http://www.fergusoncity.com/index.aspx?nid=168.

How do I find business license records in Ferguson, Missouri?

Business license records for Ferguson are split between the Missouri business registry, which lists every corporation and LLC, and the local offices that issue business licenses and permits. See Missouri Business & Corporation Search (https://www.sos.mo.gov/business) to search registered businesses and Missouri Professional Licensee Search (https://mopro.mo.gov/license/s/license-search) to verify professional licenses.

Business-related public records, including business licenses, permits, and zoning information, can be accessed through the city's website at http://www.fergusoncity.com/.

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