Organized 1835
Polk County Courthouse
The Polk County Courthouse now has a new main number.
417-777-6599
This line has a menu feature to choose the office in which you are wanting to reach.
Please visit the Commissioners page to view Monthly Minutes and Weekly Agendas.
Explore what all Polk County has to offer!
New’s Years Day – January 1
Martin Luther King Day – January 19
Lincoln Day* – February 12
Presidents Day – February 16
Truman Day – May 8
Memorial Day – May 25
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – September 7
Columbus Day – October 12
Veterans Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – November 26
Day after Thanksgiving – November 27
Christmas Eve – December 24 (*Lincoln Day Observed)
Christmas Day – December 25
Welcome to Polk County, Missouri. We are a place and people of rich tradition, deep roots and welcoming arms open to new growth and progress.
You’ll find us conveniently located in the heart of Southwest Missouri; an inviting place to raise a family, start a business or relax and retire.
Polk County is home to a strong economy supported by top-ranked agriculture, quality educational systems, state-of-the-art health care facilities and an environment that encourages entrepreneurship.
It is our priority as your county officials to be of service to you. We welcome you to Polk County.
-Shannon Hancock, Polk County Presiding Commissioner
QUICK REFERENCE ON COUNTY OFFICES
Listed below are several of the offices with the services they provide.
Commissioners – Roads/Bridges and County Budget
County Clerk – Elections/Voting, Payroll/HR and Accounts Payable
Recorder of Deeds – Records legal documents, Passports, Marriage Licences
Assessor – Collects information on Personal Property and Real Estate
Collector – Collects payment for Personal Property and Real Estate
Circuit Clerk – All court related information
Please visit the individual county office page for more specific information,
services and phone numbers which are related to that office.
April 2026 General Municipal Election
Please click here for the County Clerk’s page and to view sample ballots under the Election Information and Results tab.
There is a Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit question on the upcoming April 7, 2026 Ballot. Please view the FAQ sheet below for more information.
