Phelps County, Missouri Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Phelps County, Missouri, can be obtained through the Phelps County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records upon request, and some booking photos might be available through their online portal. For more detailed inquiries, you can visit their office at 500 West 2nd Street, Rolla, MO 65401, or call them at (573) 426-3860.

To obtain a criminal background check in Phelps County, Missouri, you need to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. They handle statewide background checks, which include Phelps County records. You can request a background check online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) or by submitting a request form to the CJIS Division.

You can look up sex offenders in Phelps County, Missouri, by accessing the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Sex Offender Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is regularly updated to provide accurate information on sex offenders residing in Phelps County.

To register to vote in Phelps County, you may register online at the Missouri Secretary of State website (www.sos.mo.gov/elections), in person at the Phelps County Clerk's office at 200 North Main Street in Rolla, or by mailing a completed voter registration application. Missouri requires registration at least 28 days before an election (the fifth Wednesday prior to Election Day). You must be a U.S. Citizen, a Missouri resident, and at least 17.5 years old to register (18 to vote), and provide identification and proof of residency. Absentee ballots are available through the County Clerk for voters who meet specific eligibility criteria under Missouri law.

Property records in Phelps County are maintained by the Phelps Recorder of Deeds at 200 North Main Street, Rolla, phone (573) 458-6195 for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Property tax assessment information is available through the Phelps Assessor's office at (573) 458-6220. Online access to property records may be available through the county website or by contacting these offices directly to inquire about web-based search systems. Certified copies of recorded documents are available for statutory fees, typically $3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Phelps County can be requested through the Phelps County Health Department at 200 North Main Street, Suite 200, Rolla, phone (573) 458-6010, or through the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City at (573) 751-6387. Birth certificates cost $15 and death certificates cost $13 for certified copies, with valid photo identification required and proof of eligibility (family member or legal representative). Processing takes from same-day for in-person requests to 2-3 weeks for mail requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek with additional service fees.

Business records in Phelps County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. For corporations and LLCs, search the Missouri Secretary of State's free online database at www.sos.mo.gov/business. Fictitious name (DBA) filings for sole proprietorships and partnerships are maintained by the Phelps County Clerk at (573) 458-6100. Local business licenses within city limits are handled by municipal offices such as the City of Rolla, while county-level permits and zoning approvals are managed by the Phelps County Planning and Zoning Department.