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Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in Cole County, Missouri:
- Court case files: Cole County Circuit Clerk, 301 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; mailing P.O. Box 1870, Jefferson City, MO 65102; 573-634-9150; Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. except legal holidays
- Civil, family, and divorce records: Circuit Clerk Civil Division, main phone 573-634-9150; family and child support option 2; civil, small claims, associate civil, and garnishments option 3; copy requests 573-634-9173
- Criminal and traffic records: Criminal/Traffic Division, 301 E High Street, Room 206, Jefferson City, MO 65101; 573-634-9150 option 1
- Probate, wills, estates, guardianships: Probate Division, 301 E High Street, Room 305, Jefferson City, MO 65101; 573-634-9177 option 4; fax 573-634-9208
- Marriage licenses and certified marriage copies: Recorder of Deeds Judy K. Ridgeway, 311 E High Street, Room 101, Courthouse Annex, Jefferson City, MO 65101; mailing P.O. Box 353, Jefferson City, MO 65102; 573-634-9115; fax 573-634-4631
- Jefferson City municipal cases: Jefferson City Municipal Court, 427 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; 573-634-6316; Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. except city holidays
- Jail, inmate, and sheriff records: Cole County Sheriff's Office, 350 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; mailing P.O. Box 426, Jefferson City, MO 65102; 573-634-9160; jail 573-635-7070