Population
280K
County Seat
St. Louis
Libraries
15
Schools
102
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all St Louis City County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Missouri state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
St Louis City County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for St Louis City County, Missouri — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
279,695
Population
Census estimate
143,059
Households
Census estimate
$52,941
Median income
Annual household
$174,100
Median home value
Census ACS
St. Louis
County seat
In Missouri
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
see state portal
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
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
St Louis City County Records at a Glance
| Record type | St Louis City County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Property records | St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar LRA Property | Open Data |
| Vital records | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see St Louis City County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for St Louis City County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — St Louis City County Records
2026
St Louis City County property records online
St Louis City County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Missouri, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step St Louis City County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the St Louis City County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the St Louis City 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 St Louis City County Records
❌ Myth: "St Louis City County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for St Louis City County are held by the Missouri state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in St Louis City 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 St Louis City County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Missouri state repository has verified, current St Louis City County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The St Louis City County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The St Louis City 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.stlouis-mo.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — St Louis City County & Missouri Records
For records not specific to St Louis City 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 St. Louis City County, Missouri
St Louis City is located in MO. The county seat is St. Louis.
- Households: 143,059
- Median household income: $52,941
- Median home value: $174,100
- Below poverty line: 20.2%
- Land area: 61.7 sq mi
- Population density: 4,531.7 people / sq mi
St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar
Official Free
Hours: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY: Monday, 25, 2026 Land Records Recording and Archives: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Birth/Death/Marriage: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday · External Website: http://www.stlouiscityrecorder.org/ Address: 1200 Market St , City Hall Room 128 St. Louis, Missouri 63103-2881
LRA Property | Open Data
Official Free
Find real estate owned by the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) and available for sale. Format: Website | Update frequency: Unknown | Data updated: Unknown Provided by: St. Louis Development Corporation
Geospatial Research and GIS
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In addition to performing online property lookup with GeoStLouis, the department maintains dynamically updated maps for Strategic Land Use and Zoning within the City. Demographic reports using 2000 Census data is available by using the Address Locator. Demographics can be queried by specific geographies and with various resolution scales, from specific Census Tract to Citywide summaries. Specific geography-based research is available. Information for this can be found by submitting a Custom Data Request. St. Louis County Mapping
Imagery - Missouri Spatial Data Information Service - ArcGIS
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The technical term for the type of imagery described on this site is orthophotography. Simply put, an orthophoto is an photo with the distortion of elevation removed so it can be used as an accurate base map for computerized mapping systems .
Missouri Courts - MO.gov
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The Supreme Court of Missouri on April 24 held a bar enrollment ceremony in Jefferson City for individuals who passed the February bar examination. The Eastern District appeals court is scheduled to hold oral arguments May 20 at the 1908 Historic Courthouse in Jackson. It previously heard arguments April 28 at Saint Louis Priory School and May 12 at its original home at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis. The governor on May 15 appointed Knox County
Missouri Voter Registration - Missouri Secretary of State
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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
Saint Louis City
Official Free
Recorder of Deeds records dated on or after January 1, 1970 must be requested from the local Recorder of Deeds' office (59.003, RSMo) St. Louis City Criminal Court
City of St. Louis Government
Official Free
STLOUIS-MO.GOV - The place to find City of St. Louis government services and information.
Food Safety | Explore Topics - Stlouis-mo.gov is Down
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Restaurant Health Ratings and Inspection Reports Current food and beverage establishment health ratings and inspections, and archived reports Low Income Low Access (LILA) Census Tracts Map The map outlines census tracts identified as Low Income Low Access (LILA) areas · Flood Risk Map City of St Louis CDBG DR Flood Risk Map City of St Louis CDBG DR PDF
Update Voter Registration Name or Address
Official Free
Visit the Missouri Secretary of State website and verify that you are a registered voter in Missouri , or · Call the Board of Election Commissioners at (314) 622-4336 Monday through Friday , and staff will help you confirm your voter registration ...
Voting Locations (Polling Places)
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Active St. Louis City polling places and city-wide and no excuse absentee polling place locations. On election day polls open at 6 AM and close at 7 PM. This may take a few seconds to process... St. Louis County voters visit the St.
Ordinance 70737 -- Enforcement of Code Violations
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Sign Up for a new City of St. Louis account BOARD BILL NO. 242 INTRODUCED BY ALDERWOMAN CHRISTINE INGRASSIA, ALDERWOMAN SARAH MARTIN, ALDERWOMAN CARA SPENCER, ALDERWOMAN CAROL HOWARD, ALDERMAN JEFFREY BOYD An Ordinance pertaining to enforcement of code violations related to buildings, structures and premises in the City of St.
Comptroller's Office Audits Management
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Find all Comptroller's Audits. Did you notice an error? Is there information that you expected to find on this page, but didn't? Let us know below, and we'll work on it. Your feedback was not sent. Feedback is anonymous. City of St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Saint Louis, MO 63103
Census Reports
Official Free
Sign Up for a new City of St. Louis account Includes various geographical breakdowns of U.S. Census data for the City of St.
Citations—Naturalization Records - St. Louis Genealogical Society
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However, many waited until they reached their destination to file. Then they waited a certain number of years, based on the current laws, to file their petition to become naturalized. Until 1906, naturalizations were under the jurisdiction of any local court in the county of residence .
Crime Statistics
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COMPSTAT In 2023, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department implemented the CompStat Methodology. Originally pioneered in the New York City Police Department, this methodology involves the compiling and review of crime statistics at a citywide level as well as broken down by geographic areas ...
Airplane view of reservoir at Stacy Park (copy of photo)
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The Stacy Park Reservoir is located in Olivette, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis City, located in St. Louis County.
Home - St. Louis Pet Rescue
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HELPING OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS IN NEED Adopt Foster Volunteer Shop Donate One Time Donation – $50 Pays for one year of live-saving vaccines for a cat/dog Monthly Recurring – $25 Pays for a spay/neuter and a rabies vaccine for a cat/dog Annual Donation – $500 Pays for a heartworm treatment or minor surgery They’re Ready […]
Massport - Issued Parking Tickets
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To use the Pay by Web application, you will need your ticket, plate number, notice number, hackney number (if applicable), or permit number (if applicable). Pay-by-Web payments are accepted by Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or AMEX credit card. Please remember to select your credit card type when ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find St Louis City County property records?
St Louis City County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds and Vital Records Registrar portal directly: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/recorder/index.cfm.
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.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Missouri?
Yes. Active warrants in Missouri appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Missouri State Highway Patrol system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.