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Clay County, KS Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Records

If you are looking for vital records for Clay County, the best place to start is the Kansas Department of Health. Their records begin in July 1911 for birth and death records, and in July 1913 for marriage records and July 1951 for divorce records. Vital records pre-1940 can be requested by an individual related as at least a cousin, to obtain records post-1940 you must be able to show direct lineage. Records predating 1911 can sometimes be found at the Clay County Clerk's Office in the form of written ledgers. Requests for vital records can also be processed through VitalChek, if you wish to avoid any line ups or delays.

Clay County Recorder Office - Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records

Clay County
PO Box 63
Clay Center, KS 67432
Hours of Operation: 8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 785-632-3811
Fax: 785-632-2736
Real Estate: 785-632-3811
Assessor: 785-632-2800
Treasurer: 785-632-3282
Elections: 785-632-2552
Vital Records: 795-296-1400
Recording Officer: County Register of Deeds
Assessor Fax: 785-632-5264
Assessor Website
Assessor Address: 712 5th St, Lower Level