Columbia Phone Directory
The Columbia phone directory covers public records from one of Missouri's fastest-growing cities. Columbia sits in Boone County in central Missouri and is home to the University of Missouri. You can search court records, property filings, and professional licenses to find phone numbers and addresses. The Columbia phone directory pulls from both city and county sources, and most searches are free. Whether you need a business contact or a person's address, this page shows you where to look in Columbia.
Columbia Quick Facts
Columbia Phone Directory and Boone County
All Columbia records go through Boone County. The county offices are at 801 E Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-886-4395 for the main line. Since Columbia is the county seat, all the key offices are right in the city. That makes in-person searches easy if you prefer to go to a courthouse or county office.
Boone County handles property records, court filings, marriage licenses, and other documents useful for phone directory searches in Columbia. The county has a strong online presence with several free search portals for residents and researchers. Property records go back to 1821 through the recorder's office. Court records are on Case.net. These tools make Columbia one of the easier cities in Missouri for phone directory research.
Court Records for Columbia
The 13th Judicial Circuit Court serves Boone County. The courthouse is at 705 E Walnut, Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-886-4000 for general questions. All Columbia court records are searchable on Missouri Case.net. This free system lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. Results show names, addresses, charges, and case status.
Case.net is the top Columbia phone directory tool for court-related searches. The database has records going back to the 1980s. It covers civil cases, criminal cases, traffic violations, probate records, and family court filings. Party names and addresses appear in most records, which makes it a solid way to find contact details. The system is free and does not need an account. It runs 24 hours a day under Section 476.055 RSMo.
Columbia City Government Resources
The Columbia official website provides links to city departments, services, and contact details across Columbia.
The site connects residents with city offices, public records, and department phone numbers in Columbia.
Columbia city offices are at 701 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201. The main phone is 573-874-7111. The city runs its own police department and municipal court, which are separate from the county-level services. Both maintain records that can help with phone directory searches in Columbia.
Columbia Police and Municipal Court
The Columbia Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. The station is at 600 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-874-7652 for records.
Police reports and accident reports from the Columbia PD often contain names and contact details useful for phone directory lookups.
The Columbia Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations within Columbia.
Municipal court records can show names, addresses, and case details for people with city violations in Columbia.
Both the police department and the municipal court accept records requests under the Missouri Sunshine Law. The law is in Chapter 610 RSMo. Custodians must respond within three business days. Fees run up to 10 cents per page for copies.
Columbia Property and Recorder Search
The Boone County Assessor runs a property search tool. You can look up property details, assessment information, and ownership data in the Columbia area. Call 573-886-4270 for the assessor's office. GIS mapping and sales data are also available online.
The Boone County Recorder of Deeds maintains real estate documents from 1821 to the present, along with marriage licenses and UCC filings. Call 573-886-4345 for the recorder. Property records show owner names and addresses. These are public records and can be searched at no cost in most cases. The recorder's office is a good Columbia phone directory resource for finding property owners.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 2121 County Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-874-8376 for jail information. The sheriff's website has an online inmate roster you can search by name.
State Databases for Columbia Searches
State tools add more options for Columbia phone directory lookups. The MO PRO license search covers licensed professionals in Columbia, which is useful given the university and medical center presence in the city. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals can be found through this portal. Data updates each night.
The Missouri Secretary of State Business Entity Search covers businesses registered in Columbia. Search by business name or registered agent. Results show the entity type, status, principal office address, and contacts. This is free to use and is a solid phone directory tool for finding business contact information.
Columbia Vital Records and Sunshine Law
The state Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City maintains birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for all of Missouri, including Columbia. Birth and death records go back to 1910. Marriage and divorce records start from July 1948. Certified copies cost $15.00 for birth, marriage, and divorce records. Death certificates are $14.00. Only people with a direct and tangible interest can get certified copies. Call the state office at 573-751-6387 for questions.
The Missouri Sunshine Law in Chapter 610 RSMo gives you the right to request public records from Columbia city offices and Boone County departments. Each office must respond within three business days. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. The Attorney General's Sunshine Law page has forms and guidance if you need help with a request.
Nearby Cities
The closest city with a phone directory page on this site is Jefferson City, the state capital. Jefferson City is about 30 miles south of Columbia in Cole County. If the person you are looking for may be in that area, check the Jefferson City page for local search tools and resources.