Find Public Records in Douglas County, Kansas
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General information about Douglas County
Population: 102,786 Area: 457 sq. miles County Seat: Lawrence |
Area Code(s): 785 Time Zone: Central |
Douglas County, with an estimated population of 119,440, is the fifth-most populous county in Kansas. The county was established in 1855, and was named for Stephen A. Douglas, a senator from Illinois. Douglas County is the fifth-smallest county in land area in Kansas with much of the county's northern boundary defined by the Kansas River. Seven counties border Douglas County which include Jefferson County, Leavenworth County, Johnson County, Miami County, Franklin County, Osage County, and Shawnee County. The Union Pacific was the first railroad to be built through the territory in 1864. Douglas County is divided into 9 townships with 4 cities. The county seat, and largest city in the county, is the city of Lawrence. The city is the 6th largest city in Kansas. Lawrence is considered a college town with both the University of Kansas, founded in 1865, and Haskell Indian Nations University, founded in 1884. The city of Lawrence was named one of America's 10 best college towns in 2011 by the Parents & Colleges organization. Using the links below you can access a number of searchable public records and documents including property tax records, land records, genealogy records, election records, crime data, and other official records. [1][2]
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Kansas Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general Kansas court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Kansas.
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Douglas County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Douglas County, Kansas. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Inmate Records
View Douglas County current inmates records by name with free registration.
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Sheriff and Jail
Douglas County Sheriff
111 East 11th St., 2nd Floor, Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone (785)841-0007 Fax (785)841-5168 Jail Phone (785)830-1000 Fax (785)830-1085 |
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Property Search
Search Douglas County property tax and assessment records by address or parcel number.
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Assessor, Appraiser
Douglas County Appraiser
1100 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone (785)832-5133 Fax (785)841-0021 |
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Register of Deeds
Douglas County Register of Deeds
1100 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone (785)832-5282 Fax (785)330-2807 |
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Douglas County Census Information Summary
Douglas County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Voter Registration Search
Search Douglas County voter registrations by name and birth date.
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Parcel Search and GIS Maps
Search Douglas County parcels by parcel number or address through GIS maps.
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Tax Warrants
View Kansas Department of Revenue listings of businesses and individuals who have delinquent tax accounts.
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Tax Sales
View Douglas County information about delinquent tax sales including list of properties.
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Marriage Licenses and Marriage Records
View Douglas County information about obtaining marriage licenses and marriage certificates including fee, waiting period and Judge performed ceremonies.
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Government Jobs
Search Kansas civil service jobs by agency, county, job title or posting type.
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Government Jobs
View Douglas County government job openings and employment information.
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Candidate Receipts and Expenditures Reports
View Douglas County current and past candidate receipts and expenditures reports.
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Voter and Election Information
View Douglas County voter and election information including polling locations and election maps.
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County Code
View Douglas County code by chapter.
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas
View Douglas County Commission meeting minutes and agendas by date.
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Bids and Surplus Property Auctions
View Douglas County bids and surplus personal property auctions.
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Road Closings
View Douglas County information about county and state road closings.
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Sheriff Sales
View Douglas County information about Sheriff sales including list of properties.
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Department Directory
View Douglas County department directory including email links.
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Sex Offender Registry
Search Kansas Bureau of Investigation registered offenders by name, address, zip code or county.
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Cemeteries Map
View Douglas County cemeteries map.
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Delinquent Taxes and Tax Sales
Douglas County Treasurer
1100 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone (785)832-5273 Fax (785)832-0226 |
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Jail and Inmate Records
Search Kansas State Department of Corrections inmate records by name or KDOC id number.
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Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
View information about obtaining Kansas birth, death, marriage and divorce records including record application forms.
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Genealogy Records Search
View Douglas County genealogy records such as cemeteries, census records, death records, marriage records, obituaries, and more.
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Kansas County Maps
View Kansas Department of Transportation county road maps by county through GIS maps.
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Floodplain Information
View Douglas County floodplain information including floodplain maps.
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Maps
View Douglas County maps including district maps, precincts maps, flood hazard maps, and other maps.
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