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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Phelps County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Missouri state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Phelps County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Phelps County, Missouri — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
45,672
Population
Census estimate
17,730
Households
Census estimate
$53,242
Median income
Annual household
$174,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Rolla
County seat
In Missouri
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
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
Phelps County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Phelps County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Find a Court directory - Missouri Courts Phelps County |
| Criminal records | MODOC Offender Search |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Property records | Assessors Collectors - Missouri Department of Revenue Phelps County Assessor |
| Vital records | Recorder of Deeds - Phelps County |
| Voter records | Check Your Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State Phelps County Elections |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Phelps County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Phelps County Records
2026
Phelps County official government portal active
The official Phelps County government website at www.phelpscounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Phelps County court records portal verified
State court system links for Phelps County verified against the Missouri judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Phelps County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Phelps County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Phelps County property records online
Phelps County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Phelps County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Phelps County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Phelps 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 Phelps County Records
❌ Myth: "Phelps County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Phelps County are held by the Missouri state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Phelps 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 Phelps County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Missouri state repository has verified, current Phelps County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Phelps County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Phelps 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)
- www.phelpscounty.org — Official Phelps County government website
- www.courts.mo.gov — Court records — official source
- web.mo.gov — Criminal records — official source
- sa.dor.mo.gov — Property records — official source
- s1.sos.mo.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Phelps County & Missouri Records
For records not specific to Phelps County, use Missouri's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Missouri statewide record systems:
- Missouri Court Records →
- Missouri Criminal Records →
- Missouri Property Records →
- Missouri Vital Records →
- Missouri Voter Records →
- Missouri Wants & Warrants →
- Missouri Licenses →
- Missouri Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Missouri 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 Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County is located in central Missouri. The county seat is Rolla (official site: http://www.phelpscounty.org/).
- Population: 45,672
- Households: 17,730
- Median household income: $53,242
- Median home value: $174,100
- Below poverty line: 17.7%
- Land area: 671.8 sq mi
- Population density: 68.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 15
Find a Court directory - Missouri Courts
Official Free
Skip to main content · Your Missouri Courts · Find a Court · Please make a valid selection from the County and Circuit Court Map or one of the other options · County and Circuit Court Map · View Court of Appeals Map · Appellate Court Map · View County & Circuit Court Map · Municipal ...
Phelps County
Official Free
It previously heard arguments October 14 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. The governor on November 7 appointed Zachary Armfield, an assistant prosecutor in Pulaski County, to fill a circuit judge position in the 25th circuit (Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Texas counties) recently created by the legislature. The governor on October 22 appointed Sikeston lawyer Bryan Nickell to fill the Sheffield vacancy on the Southern District appeals court
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.
Check Your Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
Official Free
sos.mo.gov Internet Privacy Policy Bid Opportunities Proposed Rules Periodic Rule Review Voter ID Missouri State Government Employment Directions Site Map Employee Access · 600 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Main Office: (573) 751-4936 [email protected] Branch Offices
Phelps County Elections
Official Free
The following links are here for informational purposes only, provided as a convenience to Phelps Countians. The ideas and content contained on these sites is their content, not the Phelps County Clerk's. Secretary of State · Missouri Secretary of State Military Voting Information Missouri ...
7/8/2015 State Of Missouri | County Reporting
Official Free
Phelps, Bill · REP · 2,134 · .0% Hoag, Edwin (Ed) LIB · 134 · .0% Total Votes · 6,751 · 7/8/2015 · State Of Missouri | County Reporting · http://sospublic12/enrweb/countyresultsprinter.asp?eid=4&cids=349,350,351,459,442,352,353,354,355,356,357… · 19/302 · State Representative District 119 ·
Assessors Collectors - Missouri Department of Revenue
Official Free
Phelps County Tax Records are documents related to property taxes, employment taxes, taxes on goods and services, and a range of other taxes in Phelps County, Missouri . These records can include Phelps County property tax assessments and assessment challenges, appraisals, and income taxes.
Phelps County Assessor
Official Free
Home Personal Property Search e-File Personal Property General Information Links Downloads Direct Parcel Access Free Public webGIS Subscription Information Doorhanger Tax Waiver Request GIS Maps Welcome to the Phelps County Assessor's website. General Information, Links and Forms are available to the public. The free public WebGIS can be accessed by clicking the button on left. This year the Phelps County Assessor’s Office field staff is conducting a canvass of the entire county in an effort to ensure that our records are current and accurate.
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
MO Sex Offender Registry · MO Amber Alert · MO Amber Alert Forms · Wireless Amber Alert · MO Crime Prevention · MO Road Work Zones · Ready in 3 · AARP Driver Safety · DPS News Releases · State & Federal Grants · Sunshine Requests · UCR - Law Enforcement ·
Recorder of Deeds - Phelps County
Official Free
Property Fraud Alert Recorder's Association of Missouri Land Survey Phelps County Genealogy Society Secretary of State Missouri Digital Heritage Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Vital Records
Vital Statistics | Health & Senior Services
Official Free
In recent years, the Department of Health and Senior Services has worked to improve the accuracy of vital statistics data and to automate processing 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 (CLS) Healthcare-Associated Infection Reporting (HAI) ESSENCE
Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm ...
Official Free
Missouri State Archives · Phelps · Recorder of Deeds records dated on or after January 1, 1970 must be requested from the local Recorder of Deeds' office (59.003, RSMo) Phelps · Reel · Number · Title · Subtitle · Vol · Scope and Content · Indexed · Circuit Court ·
Phelps 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 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Phelps County?
Phelps County court cases are searchable through the Find a Court directory - Missouri Courts portal: https://www.courts.mo.gov/mcw/findacourt/getCountyCourtData.htm. Missouri also operates a state-level case lookup through the Case.net system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Missouri?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Missouri 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 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.
Are Phelps County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.