Official Government Sources
Jefferson County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Jefferson government websites.
About Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County is located in the eastern portion of Missouri and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Hillsboro. The county was organized in 1818.
Jefferson County is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located along the Mississippi River and is home to many parks, trails, and historic sites. The county is also home to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which includes the Gateway Arch.
The county is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The other elected officials are the County Assessor, County Collector, County Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
Jefferson County is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located along the Mississippi River and is home to many parks, trails, and historic sites. The county is also home to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, which includes the Gateway Arch.
The county is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The other elected officials are the County Assessor, County Collector, County Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
Jefferson County Public Records
Jefferson County Official Site
Index of Jefferson's services and resources
Jefferson County Death and Birth Records
Official birth and death certificates from the county of Jefferson
Jefferson County Marriage Licenses
Information to obtain marriage license in Jefferson
Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds
Find real estate records information
Jefferson County Treasurer
Obtain revenues and expenditures information
Jefferson County Taxes
Office of the county tax collector
Jefferson County Assessor's Office
Find property assessment information
Jefferson County Property Records
Search for real estate documents
Jefferson County Auditor
Evaluates the effectiveness of county activities, operations, services
Jefferson County Government Jobs
Find employment opportunities with the county
Jefferson County Surplus Property Sale
Information on surplus county land auctions
Jefferson County Clerk's Office
Begin search for county records
Jefferson County Notary Public Commission
Learn how to become a notary public
Jefferson County Archives
Find county history information
Jefferson College
Find higher education resources
University of Missouri Extension Jefferson County
Find and use University of Missouri resources
Suburban Journals Jefferson County
Find local and regional newspapers
Jefferson County Codes and Ordinances
Information on county laws and codes
Jefferson County Building Permits
Regulations and rules for building permits
Jefferson County Historical Society
Information on history of the county
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
Find help, information and resources for businesses
Jefferson County Emergency Management
Information on natural and man made emergencies
Jefferson County Health Department
Health and Environmental services
Jefferson County Environmental Services
Information on services to protect the environment
Jefferson County Social Services
Find help and support for families, adults and children
Jefferson County Department of Parks
Find information on local parks and recreational venues
Jefferson County Election Information
Registered voters and election information
Jefferson County Voter Information
Elections, voters, registrations and voting information
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
County law enforcement information
Jefferson County Most Wanted
Information on most wanted criminals
Jefferson County Jail
Find jail and inmate information
Jefferson County Missing Persons
View list of missing persons in the area
Jefferson County Sex Offender Search
Locate registered offenders in your area
Jefferson County Victim Services
Find help and information for victims of crime
Jefferson County Communities
Links to cities and towns in the county
Jefferson County Census
Find facts and figures about the county
Jefferson County Courts
Jefferson County Missouri Circuit Court is located in MO. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction with jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The court has jurisdiction over all felonies, misdemeanors, and civil cases. It also has jurisdiction over family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and adoption. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, including wills, estates, and guardianships.
Jefferson County Circuit Clerk
Get court information
Jefferson County Case Search
Search for criminal, divorces and other civil court filings
Jefferson County Judicial Circuit 23
Court and administrative information
Jefferson County Juvenile Office
Information on juvenile cases and services
Judges of the Eastern Appellate District
Find appellate court judges for the district
Jefferson County Municipal Court
Arnold Municipal Court Byrnes Municipal Division Crystal City Municipal Division
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney
Office of the county prosecutor
Jefferson County Traffic Unit
Information on traffic citations and violations
Court Staff
Jury supervisor, court reporters and other members of the court
Eastern District Clerk's Office
Clerk of Court of Eastern Appellate Division
Jefferson County Jury Service
Information and resources for jurors
Jefferson County Domestic Violence Information
Information on domestic violence
Jefferson County Local Resources and Services
Find self help resources for court assistance
Court Forms
Download forms and instructions for all filings
Jefferson County Court of Appeals Eastern District
Intermediate appellate court