Bates County elected officials are continuing to provide the services we offer as best we can, under the circumstances given the current Stay at Home Order.
The County Administration Building is now closed to the public, but access to the County Clerk and the Recorder of Deeds, or any other office needing public contact, will be done outside of the employee entrance on the southeast corner of the building. Please call first to schedule the appointment with the appropriate department. At least one of the commissioners will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Please contact each department at their phone number listed below:
Assessor – Roger Pruden, 660-679-3157
Commission – Jim Wheatley: Presiding Commissioner, 660-679-3371
Clerk – Marlene Wainscott, 660-679-3371
Recorder of Deeds – Danyelle Baker, 660-679-3611
Surveyor – W. C. (Bill) Lethcho, 660-679-4031
Collector/Treasurer – Jim Platt, 660-679-3341