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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Laclede County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Missouri state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Laclede County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Laclede County, Missouri — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
36,738
Population
Census estimate
14,345
Households
Census estimate
$49,202
Median income
Annual household
$151,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Lebanon
County seat
In Missouri
Laclede County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Laclede County Records at a Glance

Record typeLaclede County verified sources
Court recordsCourt Specific Help - Circuit 26
Missouri Western District Court | PACER: Federal Court Recor…
Criminal recordsLaclede County, Missouri Criminal Records | LacledeRecords.u…
MODOC Offender Search
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Laclede County state portal below
Property recordsLaclede County Collector
Home - Laclede County Recorder
Vital recordsState Information - Laclede County Clerk
Marriage License - Laclede County Recorder
Voter recordsRegister to Vote - Laclede County Clerk
Missouri Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Laclede County state portal below
Recorded documentsRecording Land Records - Laclede County Recorder
Laclede County, Missouri Property Records | LacledeRecords.u…
Laclede County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records2Voter records2Licenses0Recorded docs2
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Laclede County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Laclede County Records

2026
Laclede County official government portal active
The official Laclede County government website at lacledecountymissouri.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Laclede County court records portal verified
State court system links for Laclede County verified against the Missouri judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Laclede County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Laclede County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Laclede County property records online
Laclede County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Laclede County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Laclede County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Laclede County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Missouri statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Missouri 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 Laclede County Records

❌ Myth: "Laclede County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Laclede County are held by the Missouri state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Laclede 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 Laclede County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Missouri state repository has verified, current Laclede County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Laclede County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Laclede 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)

Related — Laclede County & Missouri Records

For records not specific to Laclede County, use Missouri's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Missouri statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Missouri: Johnson · Knox · Lafayette · Lawrence · Lewis

About Laclede County, Missouri

Laclede County is located in south-central Missouri. The county seat is Lebanon (official site: http://lacledecountymissouri.org/).

  • Population: 36,738
  • Households: 14,345
  • Median household income: $49,202
  • Median home value: $151,800
  • Below poverty line: 17.1%
  • Land area: 764.6 sq mi
  • Population density: 48.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 1
  • NCES schools indexed: 13
Laclede County, Missouri: iRecord Search
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Laclede County, Missouri Recorder of Deeds · Laclede County, Missouri, its officers, employees, agents and vendors ("County") do not represent nor endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded or accessed ...
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Court Specific Help - Circuit 26
Official Free
If you are looking for a judgment entered prior to November 28, 2005, you must review the judgment index located at the Laclede County Courthouse, Circuit Division, in Lebanon, Missouri. Effective January 1, 2012, electronic records are viewable at the public access terminal at the court house .
Missouri Case.net
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
MODOC Offender Search
Official Free
This application provides information about offenders supervised by the Missouri Department of Corrections .
Missouri Sex Offender Registry Links
Official Free
Missouri State Highway Patrol Links · MSHP Contact · FAQ's · MSHP Home · Site Map · Get Connected · Widgets · Facebook · Department of Public Safety Links · About DPS
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State Information - Laclede County Clerk
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(417)532-5471 · State Information · Starting a Business · Missouri State Government · Missouri Secretary of State · Birth & Death Record · Census Bureau Information · Comments are closed · *For Photo Credits (Attribution) Click Here
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Marriage License - Laclede County Recorder
Official Free
NOTE: Marriages are no longer performed by the judges of Laclede County . Present a valid government issued ID and provide Social Security number. If you have been previously divorced, you will be asked to provide a copy of the divorce decree at time of application.
VT
Vital Statistics | Health & Senior Services
Official Free
In recent years, the Department of vital records at the original source. Missouri Public Health Information Management System (MOPHIMS) Profiles MICA Births Deaths Patient Abstract System (PAS) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) County-Level Study
VT
Register to Vote - Laclede County Clerk
Official Free
You may obtain a voter registration form by contacting our office. You can also find voter registration applications at the following locations: The County Clerk’s office in the Laclede County Government Center Download the Missouri Voter Registration form (PDF).
VT
Missouri Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
Official Free
This application is designed to work in Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 11 and above. Please upgrade your browser or choose a different method of registering, such as the PDF form, if you are not using one of these browsers · To begin your registration, please answer ...
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Check Your Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
Official Free
If you type "Penny" in the First lookup will not locate your registration. When checking your voter registration, make sure to fill out all fields. If you are asked for your street name, do not include the type (St, Ln, Rd, Blvd, etc.) in the name. sos.mo.gov Internet Privacy Policy Bid Opportunities Proposed Rules Periodic Rule Review Voter ID Missouri State Government
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Recording Land Records - Laclede County Recorder
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DEED RECORDING REQUIREMENTS$24.00 – First Page$3.00 -Per Each Additional Page. Send documents to: LACLEDE COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS - 200 NORTH ADAMS AVENUE - LEBANON MO 65536
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Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm ...
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Denny Hoskins was elected Missouri's 41st secretary of state in 2024. Previously, Hoskins served in the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House of Representatives. Hoskins is a fifth-generation Missourian who grew up in central Missouri and graduated from Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri, ...
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Laclede County
Official Free
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 ...
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Missouri Business Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov

Missouri SOS business search.

bsd.sos.mo.gov
PR
Laclede County Collector
Official Free
This web site is provided by Toni Morris, County Collector of Revenue. The Collector is responsible for the collection and distribution of Real Estate and Personal property taxes for the county and State Assessed Utilities (railroads, pipelines, electric lines, telephone transmission lines, etc.).
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Home - Laclede County Recorder
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The Recorder of Deeds records and files documents of writing affecting real property or personal property, subdivision plats, federal and state tax liens, and other instruments of writing. The Recorder’s Office also issues marriage licenses. We are responsible for recording, indexing, and imaging these documents into permanent records, all while being governed by Missouri State Statutes.
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Tax Rates for County: Laclede
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Licensee Search - Active Licensee Only
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The licensee search function of this website provides data extracted from our database and constitutes a Primary Source Verification · The information contained in "Downloadable Listings" and "Licensee Search" is updated nightly. If you are unable to locate licensee information or have questions ...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Laclede County?
Laclede County court cases are searchable through the Court Specific Help - Circuit 26 portal: https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=124618. Missouri also operates a state-level case lookup through the Case.net system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Missouri?
Yes — in Missouri, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Missouri?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Missouri 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 Missouri background check?
Missouri background checks are handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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.