Search Boone County Residents Directory

Boone County sits in central Missouri and is home to Columbia, the state's fifth largest city. The Boone County Residents Directory brings together records from county offices that track property ownership, court filings, deed transfers, and voter data for people who live in the area. Whether you need to find a person through their property file or look up a court case, the resources on this page point you to the right Boone County office. Use the search tool below or browse the sections that follow for direct links to local databases.

Boone County Residents Directory Sources

The Boone County government website is the central hub for public records in the Boone County Residents Directory. The county uses a commission form of government with offices based at 801 E Walnut in Columbia, MO 65201. You can reach the main office at (573) 886-4300. From the website you can pay property taxes, look up assessment data, and find contact details for every county department. Commission meeting agendas and minutes are posted online too, which document policy decisions that affect Boone County residents. The site also links out to the assessor, recorder, clerk, and sheriff offices that each hold their own set of records.

The Boone County government portal gives you a starting point for finding records on people who live in the Columbia area.

Select the department you need from the main page to reach property, court, or election records for Boone County.

Boone County Property Records Search

The Boone County Assessor's Office maintains files on every parcel of real property in the county. You can search online by address, parcel number, or owner name. Results show the owner, assessed value, and building details. The office is at 801 E Walnut, Room 121 in Columbia. Call (573) 886-4270 for questions. Property assessments happen every two years with an effective date of January 1 in odd numbered years. The Boone County Assessor follows standards set by the Missouri State Tax Commission, which also handles appeals that go past the local Board of Equalization.

The Boone County Assessor search tool shows parcel data and owner names for every property in the county.

This tool is free to use and does not need an account.

Personal property must be declared each year by March 1. Returns filed before May 1 avoid late penalties per RSMo 137.345.3. The online system lets you e-file your declaration. These records list a person's name, address, and the items they own, which adds another layer of data to the Boone County Residents Directory.

Note: The GIS Data Hub also ties into assessment data for a map-based view of parcels in Boone County.

Boone County Deed and Marriage Records

The Boone County Recorder of Deeds keeps all real estate transfer records for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps are filed here. The office is at 801 E Walnut, Room 132 in Columbia. Phone is (573) 886-4345 and you can email recorder@boonemo.gov. The online search system was updated in September 2023 and covers real estate records, marriage licenses, UCC filings, and tax liens. Marriage records go back to 1821, and licenses from 1865 to present are searchable online. Certified copies cost $9 each. Military discharge records are also filed with the Recorder.

The Boone County Recorder's online portal lets you search documents by name, type, or date range.

Deed transfers and marriage licenses are some of the most useful records for finding people in the Boone County Residents Directory.

Search Boone County Court Records

Boone County court records are searchable through Case.net, the statewide system run by the Office of State Courts Administrator. The courthouse is at 705 E Walnut in Columbia and the Circuit Clerk can be reached at (573) 886-4000. You can search civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases by party name, case number, or filing date. It is free. The current database includes all cases since August 1993. Pre-1993 cases must be reviewed in person at the courthouse.

Court records form a key part of the Boone County Residents Directory. Under Chapter 610 RSMo, most court records are open to the public. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Expunged records get removed. But the bulk of Boone County court files stay open for anyone to search. If you need a certified copy, contact the Circuit Clerk. Copy fees apply.

Boone County Sheriff Records

The Boone County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. The office is at 2121 County Drive in Columbia. Phone is (573) 875-1111 and you can email bcsd@boonecountymo.org. The Sheriff keeps incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request them under the Sunshine Law. The online jail roster shows current inmates with charges and booking details. Copies cost up to $0.10 per page and the office must respond within 3 business days.

The Boone County Sheriff's jail roster is available online and lists current detainees in the county.

You can also check the roster at report.boonecountymo.org for up-to-date booking data.

Note: Active law enforcement investigations may be exempt from public records requests until the case is closed.

Boone County Residents Directory GIS Data

The Boone County GIS Data Hub gives you a map-based way to search for property and parcel data across the county. The hub includes interactive web maps, downloadable GIS files, and a parcel search tool. You can search by property address, owner name, or parcel ID. The data integrates with assessment records from the Assessor's Office, so you get a visual layer on top of the standard property lookup. Aerial photos and parcel boundaries are both available. This is useful for the Boone County Residents Directory when you want to see where a property sits and who owns the land around it.

The Boone County GIS Data Hub provides a map view of parcels and integrates with county assessment records.

Data here is for reference. Field verification is recommended for any legal purpose.

Nearby Counties

Counties near Boone County may also hold records on people who live or work in the area.

Cities in Boone County

Columbia is the largest city in Boone County and the county seat. Records for Columbia residents are handled through the Boone County offices listed above. Select the city below for local resources.