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Here are the official Buchanan County offices for the records most people ask about:
- Court case files: Buchanan County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 411 Jules Street, Room 331, St. Joseph, MO 64501; 816-271-1462; BUCmainoffice@courts.mo.gov.
- Certified court copies: use the Circuit Clerk request form by mail, email, fax to 816-271-1538, or in person at Room 331.
- Marriage records: Buchanan County Recorder of Deeds, 411 Jules Street, Room 103, St. Joseph, MO 64501; 816-271-1437.
- Divorce records: search Case.net first, then request the judgment or modifications from the Circuit Clerk.
- Probate records: Probate Clerks, Room 333; 816-271-1418 or 816-271-1449.
- Jail roster and custody: Buchanan County Jail, 501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501; 816-236-8800.
- Warrants and civil process: Buchanan County Sheriff Civil Process / Warrants, 501 Faraon Street; 816-236-8878.
- St. Joseph municipal tickets: St. Joseph Municipal Court, 411 Jules Street; 816-271-4686.