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Lafayette County Circuit Clerk
Lafayette County Circuit Clerk, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds
Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds, the office that records deeds, mortgages and land documents, with its index and copy rules as published.
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Police & jail
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Vital records
Lafayette County Coroner
Lafayette County Coroner, the office that investigates deaths in the county, with the death investigation information and reports it publishes.
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City records
Lafayette County Clerk's Office
Lafayette County Clerk's Office, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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State records
Lafayette County Directory
Lafayette County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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Federal
Lafayette County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Lafayette County, Missouri, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Lafayette County Judicial Circuit 15
Lafayette County Judicial Circuit 15, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Lafayette County Treasurer
Lafayette County Treasurer, with the property tax bills, payment information and collections the office reports.
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Police & jail
Lafayette County Detention
Lafayette County Detention, the custody facility for the county, with inmate information and visiting rules as the facility publishes them.
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Vital records
Lafayette County Health Department
Lafayette County Health Department, the public health office for the county, with clinic, immunization and family health program information.
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City records
University of Missouri Extension Lafayette County
University of Missouri Extension Lafayette County, with the district, school and program information it publishes.
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- Lafayette County AuditorEvaluates the effectiveness of county activities, operations, services
- Judges of the Western Appellate DistrictFind appellate court judges for the district
- Lafayette County Assessor's OfficeFind property assessment information
- Lafayette County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area
- Lafayette County WeatherCheck conditions of the county
- Alma Municipal DivisionBates Municipal Division Concordia Municipal Division Corder Municipal Division Higginsville Municipal Court Lake Lafayette Municipal Division Lexington Municipal Division Napoleon Municipal Division Odessa Municipal Court Waverly Municipal Division Wellington Municipal Division Hear and determine municipal ordinance violations
- Lafayette County Voter Information LookupDetermine if you are registered to vote
- Lafayette County Victims ServicesFind help for victims of crime
- Trails Regional LibraryInformation and resources at the library
- Lafayette County Emergency ManagementInformation on natural and man made emergencies
- Western District Clerk's OfficeClerk of Court of Western Appellate Division
- Lafayette County Community LinksLink to other county communities
- Lafayette County Domestic Violence InformationInformation on domestic violence
- Lafayette County Court of Appeals Western DistrictIntermediate appellate court
- Lafayette County Death and Birth RecordsOfficial birth and death certificates from the county of Lafayette
- Lafayette County TaxesOffice of the county tax collector
- Lafayette County ArchivesFind county history information
- Lafayette County Social ServicesFind help and support for families, adults and children
- Lafayette County Election InformationRegistered voters and election information
- Lafayette County Probate CourtInformation on probate cases
- Lafayette County Jury ServiceInformation and resources for jurors
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings
Local record guide
About public records in Lafayette County
County profile
Lafayette County at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County seat
- Lexington
- Population
- 32,984
- Area
- 628 sq mi
- Founded
- 1820
- Cities and towns
- 13
Lafayette County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Lafayette County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Lafayette County.
Police Departments. Lafayette County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Lafayette County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities such as Lexington, Odessa, and Higginsville.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Lafayette County is primarily provided by Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, Missouri 64067. Inmate information can be obtained by calling the jail directly or visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours; some inmate roster information may be available through third-party aggregator websites, though official confirmation should be sought through the Sheriff's Office.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Lafayette County are maintained by Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the Missouri Sunshine Law.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Lafayette County are taken and retained by Lafayette 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 website or by submitting a formal request.
The jail is located at 107 S 11th St, Lexington, MO 64067. You can call the jail directly at (660) 259-6682 to inquire about recent arrests.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Lafayette County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Lafayette County
- Old mine sites
- 38
- Still producing
- 2
- Main minerals
- crushed stone; dimension stone; construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 40
- Shafts and tunnels
- 5
- What they are
- open pit mine or quarry, open pit mine, mine shaft, adit
- Maps surveyed
- 1949 to 1963
- Records behind them
- 85 records for 80 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 40 named mine sites inside the county, 38 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 40 holes drawn inside the county, 5 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are crushed stone; dimension stone; construction sand and gravel.
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.
Missouri mine map and abandoned mine records
- Missouri Mine Map Repository (Missouri Geological Survey)The official repository under section 256.112 RSMo with more than 2,000 underground mine maps, 1,193 scanned (428 coal, 765 non coal), listed by number and by township, range and section so a location can be searched, with maps to download; 573-368-2100.
- Missouri DNR Land Reclamation Program, Abandoned Mine Lands (PUB2066)The program approved in 1982 to reclaim abandoned coal mine land; program page at https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/mining-land-reclamation.
- Missouri DNR Abandoned Mine Lands ViewerWeb map of completed coal, lead and zinc reclamation projects (2000 to 2014); the page says it does not show every mining related site in the state.
Named workings recorded in Lafayette County (19 shown, 36 unnamed on the map)
- Coal MineMine Shaft | Higginsville map, 1951
- Coal MineMine Shaft | Higginsville map, 1951
- Coal MineMine Shaft | Alma map, 1951
- Coal MineAdit | Higginsville map, 1951
- Drivers DredgeSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Unknown - S+GSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer
- Chapel Hill QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Covenant EnterprisesStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Craddy MineStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Hoefer QsuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Horstman QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Hulver QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Jim Thurman QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Lexington QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Macedonia SquarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Mitchell QsuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Prock QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Breuer QsuarryStone, Dimension | Past Producer
- Walter Boles QuarryStone, Dimension | Past Producer
Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.
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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Lafayette County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Lafayette County, Missouri?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Lafayette County Sheriff Office or a city police department in Lafayette County. Ask that agency for its record. RSMo 407.1150 makes it unlawful for anyone who publishes criminal record information, including booking photographs taken by Missouri law enforcement, to ask for or accept a fee to remove or correct it.
How can I get a criminal background check in Lafayette County, Missouri?
The Missouri criminal history record comes from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Information Services Division. Name based search with name, date of birth and Social Security number through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS), or a fingerprint search with a completed FD 258 applicant fingerprint card. Fee: $16.00 per name based request; $20.00 per fingerprint based request (state only); $5.00 more for a notarized response.
How do I look up sex offenders in Lafayette County, Missouri?
Search the Missouri Sex Offender Registry (Missouri State Highway Patrol), 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 Lafayette County, Missouri?
Register with the local election authority (county clerk or board of election commissioners) or through the Missouri Secretary of State, Elections Division. You can also register online with the state online registration. You must be registered by 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday before the election (RSMo 115.135).
How do I look up property records in Lafayette County, Missouri?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Lafayette County are kept by the Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds. Property values are set by the county Assessor, and tax bills come from the county Collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Lafayette County, Missouri?
Certified birth and death certificates for Missouri come from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records. Local public health agencies also issue birth certificates for births from 1920 on and death certificates for deaths from 1980 on. By mail or in person by appointment at the Bureau of Vital Records, 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, at your local public health agency, or by phone or online through VitalChek, which the Bureau names, for an added fee. Fee: $15 per birth record and $15 for each added copy; $14 per death record and $11 for each added copy.
How do I find business license records in Lafayette County, Missouri?
Business entity filings are searched with the Missouri Secretary of State, Corporations Unit. The Secretary of State's starting steps say to register for a business license and other permits, if any, with your local city or county.
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