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Perry County Circuit Clerk
Perry County Circuit Clerk, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Perry County Recorder of Deeds
Perry 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
Perry County Sheriff's Department
Perry County Sheriff's Department, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Vital records
Missouri Bureau of Vital Records
Order certified copies of Missouri birth and death records, request statements from the state marriage and divorce registry kept since 1948, and correct or amend a vital record.
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Perry County Directory
Perry County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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Perry County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Perry County, Missouri, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Missouri Case.net
Search public Missouri state court records on Case.net, including docket entries, parties, judgments and charges, by name or case number. Only cases that are public under Missouri law are shown.
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Perry County Treasurer
Perry County Treasurer, with the property tax bills, payment information and collections the office reports.
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Perry County Jail
Perry County Jail, the custody facility for the county, with inmate information and visiting rules as the facility publishes them.
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Perry County Coroner
Perry County Coroner, the office that investigates deaths in the county, with the death investigation information and reports it publishes.
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Perry County Clerk's Office
Perry County Clerk's Office, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District Judges
Lists the judges of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, who sit in three judge divisions, serve 12 year terms and are appointed under the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan.
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- Perry County Tax CollectorInformation on collection of current and delinquent taxes
- Perry County Sex Offender SearchLocate offenders in your area
- Perry County Health DepartmentPublic health and environmental services
- Perry County Merchants LicensesFind out how to obtain a business license
- Perry County Prosecuting AttorneyProsecution of criminal and civil cases
- Perry County Assessor's OfficeFind property assessment information
- Perry County Public AdministratorGuardian for incapacitated adults or minors
- Eastern District Clerk's OfficeClerk of Court of Eastern Appellate Division
- Perry County Voter RegistrationFind out how to register to vote
- Perry County School DistrictsPerry County 32 Altenburg 48 Information for students, parents and teachers
- Perry County Domestic Violence InformationInformation on domestic violence
- University of Missouri Extension Perry CountyFind and use University of Missouri resources
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings
- Riverside Regional Public LibraryInformation and resources at the library
- Perry County Court of Appeals Eastern DistrictIntermediate appellate court
- Perry County Economic Development AuthorityExpanding and relocating companies to the area
- Perry County Road and Bridge DepartmentFind condition of local roads and bridges
- Perry County Emergency ManagementInformation on natural and man made emergencies
- Perry County Fire DepartmentsList of local fire protection in the county
- Perry County Delinquent Tax SaleInformation on tax certificate sales
- Perry County Property Tax PaymentsFind options on paying property taxes
- Perry County Parcel SearchLookup property records
- Perry County ArchivesInformation on history, cemeteries, military, obituaries and news
- Perry County Geographic Information ServicesView GIS maps including tax maps
- Perry County Historical SocietyInformation on history of the county
- Perry County Social ServicesFind help and support for families, adults and children
- Perry County River Heritage Region of TourismFind interesting sites and things to do for visitors
- Perry County Election InformationRegistered voters and election information
- Perryville Municipal CourtHear and determine municipal ordinance violations
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About public records in Perry County
County profile
Perry County at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County seat
- Perryville
- Population
- 18,956
- Area
- 484 sq mi
- Founded
- 1821
- Cities and towns
- 5
Perry County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Perry County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Perry County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Perry County is provided by Perry County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments, including the Perryville Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Perry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Perry County, Missouri, located at 15 West Ste. Marie Street, Perryville, MO 63775. Citizens can contact the Sheriff's Office for general inquiries regarding detention and custody information. Arrest records in Perry County are considered public records under Missouri's Sunshine Law, codified in Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes (Mo. Some arrest information and recent booking activities may be available through direct inquiry at the Sheriff's Office administrative division.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Perry County are maintained by Perry County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Missouri Sunshine Law.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Perry County are taken and retained by Perry County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or through third-party websites that aggregate public records.
The Perry Jail, located at 710 S Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775, maintains records of current inmates. You can call the jail directly at (573) 547-4576 to inquire about an inmate or use the online inmate search tool available on the local Sheriff's Office website.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Perry County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Perry County
- Old mine sites
- 36
- Sites with no status in the records
- 1
- Still producing
- 2
- Main minerals
- crushed stone; Lead; Iron
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 6
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- quarry, gravel pit, open pit mine or quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1948 to 1980
- Records behind them
- 46 records for 45 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 39 named mine sites inside the county, 36 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 6 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are crushed stone; Lead; Iron.
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 Perry County (21 shown, 6 unnamed on the map)
- Silver Lake MineClay | Past Producer
- Gerler BankIron | Past Producer
- Umber MineIron | Past Producer
- Burnt Mill PropertyLead | Past Producer
- George Davis LandLead | Past Producer
- Higdon MineLead | Unknown | 2 records for this one site
- Horn S DiggingsLead | Past Producer
- Mccormick MineLead | Past Producer
- Planena MinesLead | Past Producer
- Ponder DiggingsLead | Past Producer
- Ponder ShaftLead | Past Producer
- Rozier & Wilkinsons DiggingsLead | Past Producer
- Shaft #2Lead | Past Producer
- Shaft #3Lead | Past Producer
- Unknown - LeadLead | Past Producer
- Orths Pit & PlantSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Fountain Bluff Sandstone ExposureStone, Crushed/Broken | Prospect
- Gibbar Bros QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Herrin City Eng.Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
- Perry County Stone Co. Quarry/PlantStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Sereno QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer
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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Perry County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Perry County, Missouri?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Perry County Sheriff or a city police department in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County, Missouri?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Perry County are kept by the Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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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