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Kansas Fictitious Business Names Filings

The Kansas Secretary of State's business services search corporations, LLCs and other registered entities and check whether a name is available. Kansas keeps no statewide filing for sole proprietor trade names.

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Grant County at a glance

State
Kansas
County seat
Ulysses
Population
7,352
Area
575 sq mi
Founded
1888
Cities and towns
1

Grant County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Grant County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Grant County.

Police Departments. In addition to Grant County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Grant County is supported by the Ulysses Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Grant County, Kansas is primarily provided by Grant County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 124 East Maple Street in Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Grant County Jail houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders, and inmate information can be obtained by calling the jail directly or visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Grant County are maintained by Grant County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Grant County are taken and retained by Grant County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases.

The facility provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about current detainees. You may also visit the jail in person at 210 East Central Avenue, Ulysses, Kansas, or call them at (620) 356-3500 for more information on recent arrests and inmate status.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Grant County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

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What is on record in Grant County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
22
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1959 to 1975

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 22 holes inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Underground coal mining in Kansas was concentrated in Cherokee and Crawford Counties.

Ulysses N 10 miles
Grant County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Kansas mine map and abandoned mine records

Kansas abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Grant County, Kansas?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Grant County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Grant County. Ask that agency for its record.

How can I get a criminal background check in Grant County, Kansas?

The Kansas criminal history record comes from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Central Repository. Name based search online at www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory (no longer by mail or walk in), or a certified or fingerprint based request to the KBI. Fee: $20.00 for a name based online search; $30 for a certified name based check; $35 for a fingerprint based Kansas check.

How do I look up sex offenders in Grant County, Kansas?

Search the Kansas Offender Registry (KBI), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Grant County, Kansas?

Register with the county election officer (the county clerk, or the appointed election commissioner in Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties) or through the Kansas Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration books close 21 days before an election.

How do I look up property records in Grant County, Kansas?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Grant County are kept by the Grant County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county appraiser, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

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

Certified birth and death certificates for Kansas come from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Office of Vital Statistics. Walk in at 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221 (Curtis State Office Building), by regular or priority mail, by telephone, or online through VitalChek, all listed by the Office. Fee: $20 for each certified copy (the first $20 is a five year record search fee that includes one copy if the record is found).

How do I find business license records in Grant County, Kansas?

Business entity filings are searched with the Kansas Secretary of State, Business Services. Businesses should check with the county and city where they operate for local permits and licenses; many trades need state agency licenses.

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