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Montgomery County Health Department

Montgomery County Health Department, the public health office for the county, with clinic, immunization and family health program information.

montgomerycountyhealth.org
Open official site Montgomery County Health Department
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City records

Montgomery County Clerk

Montgomery County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.

mcmo.us
Open official site Montgomery County Clerk
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Federal

Montgomery County Census

United States Census Bureau figures for Montgomery County, Missouri, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.

census.gov
Open official site Montgomery County Census
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Court records

Eastern District Clerk's Office

Eastern District Clerk's Office, with the court location, contacts and the case records it keeps for Montgomery County, Missouri.

courts.mo.gov
Open official site Eastern District Clerk's Office
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City records

Montgomery City Library

Montgomery City Library, with the catalog, branch information and the local history and reference collections it holds.

montgomerycitymo.org
Open official site Montgomery City Library

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About public records in Montgomery County

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Montgomery County at a glance

State
Missouri
County seat
Montgomery City
Population
11,322
Area
540 sq mi
Founded
1818
Cities and towns
8

Montgomery County offices and records

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

Police Departments. In addition to Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Montgomery County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Montgomery City Police Department and the Wellsville Police Department. They coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional law enforcement initiatives to ensure full coverage and response throughout Montgomery County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, located at 211 East Third Street in Montgomery City, Missouri 63361, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Montgomery County. Inmates housed at Montgomery County Detention Facility can be located through the Sheriff's Office during business hours by calling the main number. Smaller incorporated communities may contract with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services or rely on Missouri State Highway Patrol coverage. Arrest records in Montgomery County are public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law, codified at Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which guarantees public access to most government records unless specifically exempted.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Montgomery County are maintained by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, following the procedures outlined under 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 inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Montgomery County are taken and retained by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photographs are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or through specific online portals that provide public access to such records. Missouri does not have specific mugshot removal laws, so the availability of these images is subject to the policies of the Sheriff's Office and applicable state laws.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail directly at (573) 564-3378 for more information on an inmate's status and charges.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Montgomery County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Montgomery County

Old mine sites
101
Sites with no status in the records
2
Still producing
4
Main minerals
Fire Clay (Refractory); crushed stone; construction sand and gravel
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
246
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
clay pit, quarry, gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1973 to 1974
Records behind them
501 records for 353 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 107 named mine sites inside the county, 101 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 246 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Fire Clay (Refractory); crushed 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.

Montgomery County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
Missouri mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Montgomery County (107 shown, 246 unnamed on the map)

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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Montgomery County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Montgomery County, Missouri?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Montgomery 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 do I get a criminal background check in Montgomery 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 can I look up sex offenders in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Missouri?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Montgomery County are kept by the Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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