Kansas Genealogy Records

To begin, add a genealogy record or view a list of locations and resources for Kansas genealogy records.

In a world that prizes globalization, it is easy to feel quite distant from our past, especially since families often move several times. Genealogical research can help rekindle that feeling of connectivity and provide an important link.

Kansas was first settled by European Americans in the 1830s. Its convoluted and ethically charged history can make searching for genealogy records in Kansas difficult.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment oversees the Office of Vital Statistics. The Office of Vital Statistics receives and preserves the records for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. In order to help limit the threat of identity theft, vital records in Kansas are not public records. Birth and death certificates from 1911 are on file in the main office, as are marriage certificates from 1913, and divorce certificates from 1951. Some county clerk's offices have written ledgers that contain records of events that occurred before those dates. Documents can be requested via the website, via the mail, via fax, or by walking in and requesting.

Moreover, for Kansas genealogy records prior to the dates listed above, you can visit the Kansas State Historical Society.