Saint Louis County, Missouri Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Saint Louis County, Missouri, can be obtained from the Saint Louis County Police Department. They maintain records of recent arrests and may provide access to booking photos through their records division. Some mugshots may be available through online portals associated with the county's law enforcement agencies, depending on the case and privacy considerations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Saint Louis County, Missouri, you should contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. They provide statewide background checks, which include records from Saint Louis County. You can request a background check online through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) or submit a request via mail using the appropriate forms and fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Saint Louis 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 provides detailed information about each offender, including their current status and any restrictions they may have.

To register to vote in Saint Louis County, you can complete the process online at sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri if you have a valid Missouri driver's license or state ID, or you can register in person at the Saint Louis County Board of Elections at 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074. The registration deadline in Missouri is the fourth Wednesday before any election, approximately 27 days prior to Election Day. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot through the same online portal or by contacting the Board of Elections at (314) 615-1800, with applications due by the second Wednesday before the election.

Property records in Saint Louis County are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds office at 41 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105, phone (314) 615-1681. You can search property records for free online at stlouiscountymo.gov/property, where you'll find recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and other land documents searchable by owner name, address, or parcel number. For property tax assessment and payment information, visit the Department of Revenue's website at revenue.stlouiscountymo.gov, which includes an interactive GIS map showing parcel boundaries, assessed values, and tax payment history. Certified copies of documents can be requested online, in person, or by mail for $1.50 per page plus a $3 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for Saint Louis County can be obtained from the Saint Louis County Department of Health at 6121 North Hanley Road, Berkeley, MO 63134, phone (314) 615-2344, for events occurring within the county from 1910 forward. The fee is $15 for the first certified copy and $12 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility (immediate family member or legal representative) when requesting records. Processing takes 3-5 business days for in-person requests and 2-3 weeks for mail requests, or you can order online through the Missouri Department of Health at health.mo.gov/vitalrecords using VitalChek for an additional convenience fee.

Business entity records including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships are searchable through the Missouri Secretary of State's free online database at sos.mo.gov/business, which provides information on registered businesses, filing dates, registered agents, and current status. For local assumed name (DBA) registrations in Saint Louis County, contact the Recorder of Deeds at (314) 615-1681, as these are filed with the county. Specific business licenses, building permits, and occupancy permits for unincorporated areas are issued by Saint Louis County's Department of Planning at (314) 615-2480, while incorporated cities within the county maintain their own licensing systems. For state-regulated professional licenses, search the Missouri Division of Professional Registration database at pr.mo.gov.