Jefferson County Phone Directory

The Jefferson County phone directory gives you access to contact details for local government offices, courts, and law enforcement in this eastern Missouri county. Jefferson County sits just south of St. Louis and has a population of roughly 225,000 people. The county seat is Hillsboro. You can use the phone directory to reach the circuit clerk, sheriff, recorder, and other key offices. Most phone numbers and addresses are part of the public record under the Missouri Sunshine Law. This page covers how to find and use those contacts to get the records you need from Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Phone Directory Overview

Jefferson County runs its own set of offices that handle court cases, property records, tax payments, and law enforcement. Each office has a phone number and mailing address you can use to reach staff. The main county building is at 729 Maple Street in Hillsboro, MO 63050. You can call the main line at (636) 797-5555 for general questions. Staff are on hand Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They can point you to the right department for your needs.

The Jefferson County official website is a good place to start any phone directory search. It lists all departments, their phone numbers, and links to online services. County Executive Dennis Gannon can be reached at (636) 797-5400. The site also has forms, meeting schedules, and news from county government. If you need a record from a specific office, check the site first to see if it can be done online before you call or visit in person.

The Jefferson County phone directory portal below shows the county government website, where you can find contact details for all departments and services.

From this site you can get phone numbers for the assessor, collector, recorder, and other key offices in Jefferson County.

Court Records Phone Directory

Jefferson County is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk is Mike Reuter. You can reach his office by phone at (636) 797-5443 or (636) 797-6367. The courthouse sits at 300 2nd Street in Hillsboro, MO 63050. Court staff can help you look up case numbers, check hearing dates, and get copies of court documents. Email the clerk at mreuter@jeffcomo.org if you prefer to send your question in writing.

All Jefferson County court records are also available through Missouri Case.net, the free statewide court records search tool. Case.net holds over 45 million records from all 114 Missouri counties. You can search by name or case number. It covers civil, criminal, traffic, probate, and family court cases. The system shows docket entries, charges, scheduled hearings, and judgments. There is no fee to search and no account is needed. This is the fastest way to find court contacts and case data for Jefferson County without calling the clerk.

Note: Federal court cases are not on Case.net; use the PACER system for those.

Jefferson County Sheriff Phone Directory

The Jefferson County Sheriff is Dave Marshak. His office is at 400 1st Street in Hillsboro, MO 63050. Call the main line at (636) 797-5000 for general questions. To reach the sheriff directly, use (636) 797-5521. The fax number is (636) 797-5049.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department website has contact info for each division, plus details on services like accident reports, warrants, and inmate searches. The jail is run by Jail Administrator Brenda Short, who can be reached at (636) 797-5513. The jail is at 510 First Street in Hillsboro. You can also search for inmates through VINELink by name or ID number. This tool works around the clock and does not require a call to the office.

Below is a screenshot of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department website, which shows their phone directory and contact options.

Use this portal to find phone numbers for the records unit, civil process division, and patrol offices in Jefferson County.

Recorder of Deeds Phone Directory

The Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds is Debbie Dunnegan-Waters. Call her office at (636) 797-5414. You can also email ddunnegan@jeffcomo.org with questions. The recorder keeps land records, marriage licenses dating back to 1825, military discharge records, and tax liens. If you need a copy of a deed or marriage license, this is the office to call.

The Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds page on the county website has forms and instructions for requesting records. You can visit in person during business hours or send a mail request. Copies cost $1.00 per page for most documents. The recorder also handles UCC filings and plat maps. For property title searches, start with the recorder and then check with the assessor for current valuations.

This screenshot shows the Jefferson County Recorder of Deeds page, where phone directory information and record request details are posted.

The recorder page includes links to online document searches, fees, and office hours for Jefferson County.

Property and Tax Phone Contacts

The Jefferson County Assessor is Bob Boyer. For real estate questions, call (636) 797-5466. Personal property inquiries go to (636) 797-5343. You can email ppassessor@jeffcomo.org for either type of question. The assessor determines the value of all property in the county for tax purposes. GIS mapping and the property viewer are also available through this office at (636) 797-5041.

Tax payments in Jefferson County can be made online, by mail, or in person. The county accepts credit cards, debit cards, and e-checks. Credit and debit card payments carry a 2.5% fee with a $1.95 minimum. E-check payments cost $4.95 each. You can also pay by phone at 1-877-289-0099. The county offers paperless billing, Pay by Text, and Auto Pay options to make it easier to keep up with your tax bills.

Missouri Sunshine Law and Records

The Missouri Sunshine Law, found in Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes, gives you the right to ask for public records from Jefferson County offices. Each office must have a records custodian who responds within three business days. Fees are limited to the actual cost of duplication and research time, with copies at up to 10 cents per page. The Missouri Attorney General's Sunshine Law page has request forms and guidance.

Not all records are open. Driver records with personal information are closed under sections 610.021(14), 32.090.3, and 32.091.1(3) RSMo. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Expunged records and mental health files are not available. But most court records, property records, and business filings are public. If a Jefferson County office denies your request, you have the right to appeal under the Sunshine Law. The attorney general can review the denial and take action if needed.

State Phone Directory Resources

Several state databases can help you find phone directory information tied to Jefferson County. The Missouri Professional License Search (MO PRO) lets you look up licensed professionals by name, county, or license number. It covers doctors, nurses, real estate agents, and many more. Data is updated each night. The Missouri Secretary of State Business Search has contact info for registered businesses, including phone numbers and addresses for registered agents. Both tools are free.

For vital records, the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records handles birth and death certificates. They also keep a central registry of marriages and divorces from 1948 to the present. Call them at 573-751-6387. The Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search lets you find information on current inmates and parolees by name or DOC ID number. For driving records without personal info, use the Missouri DOR portal at dor.mo.gov, where each record costs $2.82.

Cities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County includes several cities and towns. Major communities include Arnold, Festus, De Soto, Crystal City, and Herculaneum. None of these cities currently have a dedicated phone directory page on this site. All residents of Jefferson County file court cases and access county records through the offices listed on this page. The main county phone number, (636) 797-5555, can help route you to the right department for your specific need.

Nearby Counties

If you are not sure which county handles your records, check the address tied to your search. Jefferson County borders several other counties in the St. Louis metro area. The phone directory for each neighboring county has its own set of office contacts and court information.