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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Chase County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Kansas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Chase County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Chase County, Kansas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,507
Population
Census estimate
1,065
Households
Census estimate
$52,481
Median income
Annual household
$108,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Cottonwood Falls
County seat
In Kansas
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Chase County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Chase County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 5th JD Contact Us – 5th JD |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Chase County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | Chase County, KS Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search Search - Kansas Case Search |
| Property records | No verified source — see Chase County state portal below |
| Vital records | First Biennial Report, 1878, Chase County, Kansas Chase County, Kansas Genealogy • FamilySearch |
| Voter records | Kansas Secretary of State | Elections | Voter Information Kansas Secretary of State | Elections | Voter Registration |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Chase County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Chase County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Chase County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Chase County Records
2026
Chase County official government portal active
The official Chase County government website at chasecountychamber.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Chase County court records portal verified
State court system links for Chase County verified against the Kansas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Kansas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Chase County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Chase County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Chase County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Kansas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Kansas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Chase County Records
❌ Myth: "Chase County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Chase County are held by the Kansas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Chase County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Chase County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Kansas state repository has verified, current Chase County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Chase County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Chase County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- chasecountychamber.org — Official Chase County government website
- kscourts.gov — Court records — official source
- casesearch.kscourts.gov — Wants & warrants — official source
- sos.ks.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Chase County & Kansas Records
For records not specific to Chase County, use Kansas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Kansas statewide record systems:
- Kansas Court Records →
- Kansas Criminal Records →
- Kansas Property Records →
- Kansas Vital Records →
- Kansas Voter Records →
- Kansas Wants & Warrants →
- Kansas Licenses →
- Kansas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Kansas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Chase County, Kansas
Chase County is located in east-central Kansas. The county seat is Cottonwood Falls (official site: http://chasecountychamber.org/).
- Population: 2,507
- Households: 1,065
- Median household income: $52,481
- Median home value: $108,300
- Below poverty line: 8.8%
- Land area: 773.1 sq mi
- Population density: 3.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 2
5th JD
Official Free
Lyon County Courtroom 2: Judge Larson's Livestream Courtroom 3: Judge Miser's Livestream Courtroom 4: Judge Fowler's Livestream Courtroom 5: Judge Jones' Livestream Small Claims Court Livestream: Monday at 5 Lyon County Court Calendar: click here · Chase County District Courtroom Livestream Chase County Court Calendar: click here
Contact Us
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Lyon County Courthouse 430 Commercial Emporia, Kansas 66801 (620) 341-3294 (620) 341-3456 fax · Chase County Courthouse PO Box 529 Cottonwood Fall, Kansas 66845 (620) 273-6319 · Chief Court Services Officer Julie Whitney - (620) 341-3294 csowhitney@5thjd.org ·
Kansas Judicial Center - KS Courts
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Kansas state courts—including district courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court —provide the people of Kansas a venue to resolve disputes through a legal process by interpreting and applying the law and by determining which laws ...
Search District Court Records - KS Courts
Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide Kansas court records.
kscourts.gov
Search - Kansas Case Search
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This website provides access to court case information available to the public under Kansas law. The information provided here is for general reference only; additional details may be viewed at a courthouse terminal · BY ENTERING THE KANSAS DISTRICT COURT PUBLIC ACCESS PORTAL, YOU ARE AGREEING ...
Kansas Most Wanted — KBI
Official Free
As Kansas courts transition to a new centralized case management system, their public records will become available through an online portal. Until then, there are several ways to access case information.
First Biennial Report, 1878, Chase County, Kansas
Official Free
1, in 1865; Falls township by District No. 6, at Cottonwood Falls, in 1862; Toledo township, by District No. 9, in 1864. Previous to the erection of school-houses, school was kept in many districts in private houses. - First marriages: Toledo township, - Pine and Jane Wentworth, in 1857 .
Chase County, Kansas Genealogy • FamilySearch
Official Free
Chase County Death and Obituary Index for the period 1863-2005.
Office of Vital Statistics | KDHE, KS
Official Free
The Office of Vital Statistics receives and preserves vital records for events that occur in Kansas, including births, stillbirth, deaths, marriages, and divorces . The Office maintains more than 10 million vital records, adding approximately 100,000 new records annually.
Kansas Secretary of State | Elections | Voter Information
Official Free
An official State of Kansas government website. Here's how you know · The .gov means it's official. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States
Kansas Secretary of State | Elections | Voter Registration
Official Free
An official State of Kansas government website. Here's how you know · The .gov means it's official. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States
Kansas Secretary of State | VoterView
Official Free
State Agency - Online Voter Registration · Select How Registered · We experienced an error processing your request. Please contact your local county office to complete your request · Return To Main Page · Connection Issue · We encountered an issue connecting to the server and need to reload ...
Criminal History Record Search
Official Free
Online record checks is a fee based service that allows a person to perform a public record name search against the Kansas Criminal History database.
Kansas License Verification Portal | Kansas Department of Administration
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Verify professional licenses administered by State of Kansas agencies. Contact the licensing body/agency for more information on licenses. For help with using this site please see our How To Guide. Licensing dates that reference the year 1900 or 9999 are placeholder values and do not represent ...
osage – Kansas Register of Deeds Association
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Kansas Register of Deeds Association. Information about the Kansas Register of Deeds, fee schedule for recording documents in Kansas and other information.
Treasurer
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Chase County?
Chase County court cases are searchable through the Search District Court Records - KS Courts portal: https://kscourts.gov/eCourt/District-Court-Records. Kansas also operates a state-level case lookup through the Kansas Case Search system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Kansas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Kansas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Kansas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Kansas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How do I run a Kansas background check?
Kansas background checks are handled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.