Platte County Recorder's Office
Elected officeholder: Christopher L. Wright
Chief of Staff / Office Manager: Kim Wyatt
Assistant Chief Deputy: Jamie Vossler
Deputy recorders:
Kyle Cummings
Travis Youmans
Jordan Heishman, Records Clerk
General counsel:
William Quitmeier, esq
Platte County Administration Building
415 Third St., Room 110
Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: (816) 858-3326
The recorder’s office will be closed for the following holidays:
May 9th - Truman Day (Observed)
Click Here For A Complete List Of 2025 Recorder's Office Closings
Mission Statement:
To maintain a perpetual, comprehensive set of public records consisting of real estate deeds, federal and state tax liens, marriage licenses, and all other documents appropriately presented for recording, in an accurate, timely, professional and courteous manner and to ensure a high quality service. Track the flow of revenue through the office in a clear and thorough manner.
In accomplishing this, the Recorder's Office will:
- Foster cooperation between county offices.
- Provide EXCELLENT customer service.
- Engage in regular review processes geared to improve services.
Vision Statement:
To simplify the business of life for our community through innovative solutions, trusted expertise and a fully engaged workforce.
Elected officeholder: Christopher L. Wright
Chief of Staff / Office Manager: Kim Wyatt
Assistant Chief Deputy: Jamie Vossler
Deputy recorders:
Kyle Cummings
Travis Youmans
Jordan Heishman, Records Clerk
General counsel:
William Quitmeier, esq
Platte County Administration Building
415 Third St., Room 110
Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: (816) 858-3326
The recorder’s office will be closed for the following holidays:
May 9th - Truman Day (Observed)
Click Here For A Complete List Of 2025 Recorder's Office Closings
Mission Statement:
To maintain a perpetual, comprehensive set of public records consisting of real estate deeds, federal and state tax liens, marriage licenses, and all other documents appropriately presented for recording, in an accurate, timely, professional and courteous manner and to ensure a high quality service. Track the flow of revenue through the office in a clear and thorough manner.
In accomplishing this, the Recorder's Office will:
- Foster cooperation between county offices.
- Provide EXCELLENT customer service.
- Engage in regular review processes geared to improve services.
Vision Statement:
To simplify the business of life for our community through innovative solutions, trusted expertise and a fully engaged workforce.
Platte County Recorder's Office
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On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. In order to obtain your REAL ID, you may need a certified copy your Marriage License(s). If you applied for your Marriage License(s) in Platte County, our office will be able to help you obtain a copy.
Click here to login to search Platte County Marriage records. You will need to setup an account to be able to search if you have not already created one.
Christopher L. Wright
Recorder of Deeds
(816) 858-1832
Christopher L. Wright
Recorder of Deeds
(816) 858-1832
- Recorder Wright was elected to his first term in November 2022
- He and his wife, Mariela have one son.
- Chris has served on many local boards and participated in many countywide activities as well as being a member of many organizations that Mariela and he supports:
- Village of Ferrelview, Mayor
- Village of Ferrelview, Town Board
- Village of Ferrelview, Street Commissioner
- Platte County Republican Party, Committeeman 13-3
- Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), Board of Directors
- Platte Land Trust, Board of Directors
- Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Fellow (for soon to be published research on French Colonial Land Ownership in French Indochina 1887-1946)
- Platte City Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Northland Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors
- Property Records Industry of America, Government Member
- Honorary Citizen of Wyoming, Bestowed by Governor Freudenthal
- Honorary Citizen of Austin, Texas, Bestowed by Steve Adler, Mayor
- NRA, Member
- Ducks Unlimited, Member
- Missouri Cattleman’s Association, Member
- Kansas Livestock Association, Member
- Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors, Member
Responsibilities:
- Record and maintain Real Estate transactions.
- Issue and maintain Marriage License information.
- File and maintain State and Federal Tax Liens.
- File and maintain Military Discharge documents.
Effective July 1, 2001, all Uniform Commercial Code filings are done through
the Secretary of State: http://www.sos.mo.gov/ucc
General Office Information:
•With the exception of the DD214 disclaimer form you do not need an open records request to request documents from the Recorder's Office. Please call or email us and we'll be happy to assist.
•The Recorder’s Office is open between the hours of 8:00 am & 5:00 pm to search records or make copies as needed. (We are open during the lunch hour)
•Documents are recorded between the hours of 9:00 am & 4:00 pm.
•You may apply for a marriage license between the hours of 8:00 am & 4:00 pm. The fee is $51 for license or $61 for license plus a certified copy. Cash (must be exact change) or Card (convenience fee applies to card use). Payment is required at the time of application. Please bring exact change as our office does not keep change.
•Note: The Recorder’s data is not considered official data and is not intended as a substitute for advice from a licensed/legal professional.
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