How to Obtain Probate Records in Buchanan County, Missouri
- 1). Go in person to the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Andrew and Buchanan County, Missouri, located at:
411 Jules St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Ask to see the index of probate cases for the year the deceased died. Find the case you're looking for by searching for the deceased's name. Write down the case number associated with the probate case that interests you. - 2). Ask to see the microfilm records for the case number, if it's before the year 2000.
- 3). Log on to the Missouri Court's Casenet System (link provided in the Resources section of this article) if the probate case happened in 2000 or later. Select "Case Number Search."
- 4). Select "5th Judicial Circuit" from the drop-down menu on the new page. Type in the case number. Click "Find."
- 5). Select the blue case number to view the probate records.