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- How do I license my car?
- Obtain paid personal property tax receipt (from the County Collector's Office), proof of insurance, & renewal form or purchase information.
- Go to Department of Revenue Office in the State Office Building, 525 Jules Street.
- How do I pay my traffic ticket?
- Look at your ticket to see where you are scheduled to appear.
- Municipal court in basement, Room B22.
- Fine Collection Center
- State Court, Room 324
- Where do I file small claims cases?
- Go to Room 331, Circuit Clerk's Office, 271-1462
- For cases under $100 with 1 defendant - there is a $25 filing fee plus the Sheriff's service fee (this fee can depend on the County where the service is obtained)
- for each additional defendant add $1.00 to the filing fee amount
- For cases OVER $100 with 1 defendant - there is a $30 filing fee plus the Sheriff's service fee (this fee can depend on the County where the service is obtained)
- for each additional defendant add $1.00 to the filing fee amount
- How do I find the Child Support Office?
- If you want to check on or request a payment report- go to 4th floor, Child Support Office, Room 435, 271-1466. These reports will be mailed out the following day.
- If you are wanting to find out about collecting Child Support - go to Child Support Division of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, 310 N. 4h Street, (across the street under the blue awning), 271-1492.
- If you have received a Redirect Notice, contact the Payment Information Line at 1-800-225-0530 or visit www.dss.state.mo.us
- Where do I file for an Order of Protection?
- How and where do I get a marriage license?
- How do I apply for a building permit?
- Is it within the City Limits of St. Joseph?
- How do I change my billing address for tax purposes?
- For Real Estate tax changes - contact the Assessor's Office, Real Estate Assessor Section - 271-1471, Room 202
- For Personal Property tax changes - contact the Assessor's Office - 271-1469, Room 102
- How do I obtain an Absentee Ballot for the upcoming election?
- How do I get a copy of my paid personal property tax receipt?
- Where is City Hall?
- 1100 Frederick Ave. (go east on Jules Street until you reach 10th Street)
- I don't know which Court Room I am supposed to be in?
- Where is Bankruptcy Court?
- In the Federal Building, 201 S. 8th Street
- Where do I go to report for Jury Duty?
- The Jury Reception area is in the basement, just outside of the Juvenile Office, 271-1552
- Where do I go to pick up my Notary Public information?
- The County Clerk's Office handles the Notary Public information, 271-1412, Room 121
- A handbook and application must be obtained. The completed application must be sent to the Secretary of State with an application fee of $25.00. Once the approval is received, the notification with a surety bond from an insurance company must be submitted to the County Clerk's Office along with a $6.00 filing fee. It is the Notary Public's responsibility to obtain whatever stamp is necessary.
- Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
- Certified copies of birth certificates from 1927 to present can be obtained at Patee Market Health Center, 2d floor, 904 S. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503 (816)271-4636. They are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The cost for each certified copy is $15.00. Records can be obtained for birth anywhere in Missouri.
- Records prior to 1927 can be obtained at the Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-6387.
- Where do I get a copy of a death certificate?
- Certified copies of death certificate from 1980 to present can be obtained at Patee Market Health Center, 2nd floor, 904 S. 10th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64503 (816)271-4636. They are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. The cost for one copy is $13.00 and $10.00 for each additional copy requested at the same time. Records can be obtained for birth anywhere in Missouri.
- Records prior to 1980 can be obtained at the Bureau of Vital Records, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-6387.
- Where do I record a deed?
- The Recorder of Deeds Office, 271-1437, Room 103.
Filing fees are calculated by the number of pages filed. The fees are: $24.00 for the first side and $3.00 for each additional side. Legal descriptions are required. Deeds must be notarized and acknowledged.
- Where do I go to apply for a job?
- Applications can be picked up at the Personnel Department (in the Administrative Services Office) Room 222, 271-1528.
- Each department typically hires on their own without going through the Personnel Department, so it is advised to contact each specific department.
- Where is the computer-based Law Library?
- Currently, the Law Library is on the 4th floor across from the Jury office, but plans are under way to move the library online.
- How do I register to vote?
- County Clerk's Office, Room 121, 271-1412
You must be at least 17 1/2 years old to register to vote. You must provide proper identification, such as a Driver's License. A newly registered voter cannot vote until the next election on or after their 18th birthday. In order to vote in an upcoming election, registration must take place approximately 30 days prior to the election date. Upon completion of the registration information, a Voter Registration ID card will be sent to you that indicates the ward and precinct you will vote.
- How do I obtain a Liquor License?
- County Clerk's Office, Room 121, 271-1412
A State of Missouri liquor license must be obtained prior to requesting a Buchanan County liquor license. Applications for a State liquor license may be obtained through the Division of Liquor Control, PO Box 837, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 751-2333 or from the City of St. Joseph Finance Department, City Hall, 1100 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64501 (816) 271-4751.
Once the State liquor license is received, it must be taken to the County Clerk's Office to receive a County liquor license. License is effective from July 1 to June 30 each year. The cost is pro-rated and varies with the type of license. Contact each entity involved to determine exact cost.
- How do I obtain an Auctioneer's License?
- County Clerk's Office, Room 121, 271-1412
Auctioneer's Licenses are issued for 10 days, one month, three months, six months or one year. The fees are as follows: 10 day - $5.00; one month - $10.00; three months - $20.00; six months - $30.00; and one year - $50.00. In addition to this fee, there is also a $2.00 Clerk fee charged.
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