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Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Carter County, Missouri. The main courthouse directory lists Carter County Court House, 1122 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965, with public hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some office directories also list county offices at 105 Main Street or use office mailing boxes, so confirm the correct counter or mailing address before sending a request.

  • Court case files: contact the Carter County Circuit Clerk, Mary Godsy, P.O. Box 578, Van Buren, MO 63965; phone 573-323-4513. The Missouri Association of Counties physical line is 105 Main St, Van Buren, MO 63965-0578.
  • Circuit Court matters: see the Carter County Circuit Court or call the Circuit Clerk at 573-323-4513 for filings, certified court copies, hearing questions, and older records not available through Case.net.
  • Marriage records: contact the Carter County Recorder of Deeds, Pauline Peterman, P.O. Box 1107, Van Buren, MO 63965; phone 573-323-9656.
  • Divorce decrees: see marriage and divorce records and contact the Circuit Clerk for certified divorce decrees.
  • Probate, wills, and estates: see Probate Division of the Circuit Court records handled through the Circuit Clerk.
  • Criminal and arrest records: see arrest records and charges, Missouri Case.net, the Circuit Clerk, and Missouri State Highway Patrol criminal-history resources.
  • Jail information: see inmate records or contact the Carter County Sheriff's Office / Justice Center, P.O. Box 817, 1977 Cabin Drive Suite 208, Van Buren, MO 63965; phone 573-323-4510.
  • Active warrants: see warrant records; the sheriff's FAQ says warrant checks are handled in person rather than through a public online warrant search.
  • Other county records: county administration questions generally route to the Carter County Clerk, P.O. Box 517, Van Buren, MO 63965; phone 573-323-4527 option 4.