Search Boone County Phone Directory

The Boone County phone directory connects you with local government offices, courts, and law enforcement across central Missouri. Boone County is home to Columbia and the University of Missouri, making it one of the most active counties in the state for public records requests. The county seat is Columbia, where most offices are based. You can find phone numbers and addresses for each department through the county website or by calling the main office. This page walks you through the key Boone County phone directory contacts and how to use them.

Boone County Government Phone Directory

The main Boone County government office is at 801 E Walnut in Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-886-4395 to reach the general information line. Staff can direct you to any department. Hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Boone County official website lists every department with its own phone number and contact form. This is the best place to start when you need to reach a specific office in Boone County.

Below is a view of the Boone County government website, your starting point for the phone directory.

The site includes links to the assessor, recorder, sheriff, collector, and all other county departments in Boone County.

Boone County Assessor Phone Directory

The Boone County Assessor handles property valuation for tax purposes. Call 573-886-4270 to reach the assessor. The office provides property search tools, GIS mapping, assessment data, and sales records. You can look up any parcel in Boone County to see its assessed value, owner name, and tax information. All of this is free online.

The Boone County Assessor website has a property search portal you can use without calling. It is updated regularly and works well on mobile devices.

Here is a look at the Boone County Assessor's page, which is part of the phone directory for property-related questions.

Use this page to search property records or get the assessor's direct phone number in Boone County.

Phone Directory for Boone County Courts

Boone County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is at 705 E Walnut in Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-886-4000 for the circuit clerk. Court staff handle case lookups, hearing schedules, and copies of court documents. They can also help with filing questions for civil, criminal, probate, and family cases.

You can search Boone County court records for free through Missouri Case.net. The system covers all 114 counties. Search by name or case number to pull up docket entries, charges, judgments, and scheduled hearings. No sign-up is needed. Case.net is the fastest way to find court contacts and case data in Boone County without picking up the phone.

Note: Juvenile cases and expunged records are not available on Case.net.

Boone County Recorder Phone Contacts

The Boone County Recorder of Deeds maintains property records dating back to 1821, marriage licenses, and UCC filings. Call the recorder at 573-886-4345. The Boone County Recorder website provides details on what records are available and how to request them. You can visit in person or submit requests by mail.

This screenshot shows the Boone County Recorder's page from the county website.

The recorder's office can also help with copies of deeds, mortgage documents, and plat maps for properties in Boone County.

Sheriff and Law Enforcement Contacts

The Boone County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside Columbia city limits. The jail is at 2121 County Dr in Columbia, MO 65201. Call 573-874-8376 for jail information, including inmate searches and visitation details. The Boone County Sheriff's website has an online inmate roster, arrest information, and contact details for each division.

Below is a look at the Boone County Sheriff's website, which is part of the law enforcement phone directory.

From this page you can find phone numbers for the patrol division, records unit, and jail operations in Boone County.

The Boone County Collector manages tax collection. You can search and pay property taxes online through the Boone County Collector's website. Tax receipts are also available online, which saves a trip to the office or a phone call.

Boone County Sunshine Law Requests

Under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo), you have the right to request public records from any Boone County office. The records custodian must respond within three business days. Fees are capped at 10 cents per page for copies, plus a reasonable charge for search time. The Missouri Attorney General's Sunshine Law page has forms and guides to help you make a request.

Most Boone County records are open to the public. Court filings, property records, business registrations, and many other documents can be viewed or copied. Some records are closed by law, including driver records with personal information, juvenile cases, and sealed files. If your request is denied, you can ask the attorney general to review the decision. The Missouri DOR Sunshine Request Portal is another tool for requesting state-level records that may relate to your Boone County search.

State Phone Directory Tools

State databases can fill in gaps when the Boone County phone directory does not have what you need. The Missouri Professional License Search covers doctors, nurses, real estate agents, and dozens of other professions. You can search by name or county. Data is updated nightly. The Secretary of State Business Entity Search lists registered agents with phone numbers and addresses for Missouri businesses.

For vital records, contact the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records at 573-751-6387. They handle birth and death certificates plus a central registry of marriages and divorces since 1948. The Missouri DOC Offender Search tracks active inmates and parolees. Driving records without personal details cost $2.82 each through the Missouri DOR.

Cities in Boone County

Columbia is the largest city in Boone County and the county seat. It is home to the University of Missouri and has a population of over 125,000. All county offices serving Columbia residents are located in the city. For city-level contacts, see the Columbia phone directory page.

Other communities in Boone County include Ashland, Hallsville, Centralia, and Sturgeon. Residents of these towns use Boone County offices for court cases, property records, and other services.

Nearby Counties

Boone County is in central Missouri. Greene County, home to Springfield, is the nearest county in our directory. If your search crosses county lines, check that you are looking in the right jurisdiction for the records you need.