Johnson County, KS Public Records

Johnson County public records include written audio and video files that are generated or handled by local government agencies. These records are presumed accessible to the public, provided there are no legal restrictions. Vital records like births, marriages, divorces, and deaths are only accessible to qualified applicants. Residents can obtain Certified copies of divorce decrees by getting in touch with the clerk of the District Court. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment manages records of births and deaths but only issues certified copies to eligible persons such as the individual on the record. Johnson County's Office of Vital Statistics is responsible for preserving marriage records. Officially attested duplicates of marriage certificates can solely be granted to individuals authorized on the certificate, immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals capable of demonstrating a direct interest. Access to Johnson County property records is open to the public per the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). They can be accessed using the land records search tool maintained by the Johnson County Records & Tax Administration (RTA) division.