This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right St. Louis County government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in St. Louis County:
- Court case files: contact the St. Louis County Circuit Clerk or the 21st Judicial Circuit
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills and estates: see probate records
- Arrest and criminal records: see arrest records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Deeds and recorded documents: see Recorder of Deeds
- Other county records: see public records
Key St. Louis County Offices
These are the main offices in Clayton that hold public records. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and what to bring.
21st Judicial Circuit Court / Circuit Clerk
105 South Central Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
314-615-8029
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Recorder of Deeds
41 South Central Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
314-615-7100
Marriage and land records
Department of Justice Services / Jail
100 South Central Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
314-615-5245
Open 24 hours
Central Police Records
7900 Forsyth Blvd., Room B-013
Clayton, MO 63105
314-615-5317
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.