Lawrence, Kansas Public Records and Criminal Background Check

Lawrence, Kansas is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and vibrant downtown area. It is home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. The city council is composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term.

Lawrence is located in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. The area code of this city is: 785. Lawrence coordinates are 38°57′36″N 95°15′12″W.

Lawrence, Kansas Public Records & Government Resources

Use the verified government links below to access public records, criminal history, court cases, inmate information, and local agency contacts for Lawrence, Kansas.

City of Lawrence

Directory of Lawrence city records and information

Lawrence City Clerk

City legal records and administrative services • City Hall • 6 E 6th St 3rd Floor • Lawrence, KS 66044 • Phone: (785) 832-3308

Lawrence Police Department

Law enforcement and public safety • 111 E 11th 2nd Floor • Lawrence, KS 66046 • Phone: (785) 832-7501

Lawrence Fire Department

Fire and rescue services • 1911 Stewart Ave • Lawrence, KS 66046 • Phone: (785) 830-7000 • Fax: (785) 830-7090

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce

Business listings directory • 734 Vermont Suite 101 • Lawrence, KS 66044 • Phone: (785) 865-4411

Reference materials and research assistance

707 Vermont St • Lawrence, KS 66044 • Phone: (785) 843-3833

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

Attn: Criminal History Records Section • 1620 SW Tyler • Topeka, KS 66612-1837 • Call: 1-800-452-6727 or 785-296-6518 • Hours: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Central Time Zone • Email:

Office of Judicial Administration

Telephone: 785.296.2256 • Email: • The Kansas Supreme Court • 301 SW 10th Avenue • Topeka Kansas 66612-1507

Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information

Kansas Department of Corrections

900 SW Jackson - 4th Floor Landon State Office Building • Topeka, KS 66612-1284 • (785) 296-3317 • Toll-free Kansas & Missouri : (888) 317-8204 • Email: kdocpub@doc.ks.gov