Lookup Public Records in Howell County , Missouri . Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Howell County, Missouri Overview
Howell County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was formed in 1857 and named after Josiah Howell, pioneering settler. The county seat is West Plains. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2013, the county has a population of approximately 40,393 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 928 square miles of which 927 square miles is land and 1.1 square miles is water. Howell County borders the following counties: Texas County to the north; Shannon County to the northeast; Oregon County to the east; Fulton County, Arkansas to the south; Ozark County to the southwest and Douglas County to the northwest. Howell County has 12 zip codes. The zip codes are 65609, 65689, 65626, 65637, 65692, 65777, 65548, 65788, 65789, 65790, 65775 and 65793. The most populated zip code is 65775.
Howell County Clerk’s Office Information
The Howell County Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining all public records in the county. These records include but are not limited to deeds, land records, property surveys, mortgages, liens, releases, leases, and other legal documents. The County Clerk is also responsible for voter registrations, certifying elections, absentee voting, and conducting all elections in the county. The County Clerk also issues driving licenses, fishing and hunting licenses, collects the tax and various other fees pertaining to vehicles registered in Missouri, etc.
Howell County Clerk
The physical address of the Howell County Clerk’s Office is:
35 Court Square,
Room 200
West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: (417) 256-2591
Fax: (417) 256-2512
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dennis K. Von Allmen is the County Clerk of Howell County. He can be contacted at (417) 256-2591.
| Howell, MO Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 37,253 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,319 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 30 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 56 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 940 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,768 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 342 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,312 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 60 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,471 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 14 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 35 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,332 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 535 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 244 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 329 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 240 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 971 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 632 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 349 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 165 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 132 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 2 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 7,578 |
In order to obtain a marriage license in Howell County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
Howell County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 7 Court Square, West Plains, MO 65775, United States
Phone: 417-256-3750