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1. Where is City Hall located?

City Hall is located on the corner of Main Street and 10th Street in the Downtown Business District.

903 W Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015

2. Who are my state representatives?

To find out who your state representative are please visit the Missouri Senate website below. Once you enter your zip code + last 4 digits, you will receive a personalized list of your elected officials.

Missouri Senate website

3. How do I get a marriage license?

A marriage license can be obtained at the
Jackson County Courthouse
308 W. Kansas
Independence, MO
(816) 881-4608

Kansas City Courthouse
415 E. 12th Street, Room 104
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 881-1577

4. How do I get copies of birth/death certificates?

Certified copes of most birth and death certificates from the State of Missouri can be obtained locally from the Jackson County Health Department.
Jackson County Health Department
313 S. Liberty
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6415

You can also contact the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Vital Records Division.
Birth Records: 573-751-6387
Death Records: 573-751-6370

Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certificate

5. How do I become more involved with the City?

The City of Blue Springs has a number of advisory boards and commissions comprised of volunteers from within the community who serve without compensation.

Generally, these boards and commissions make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding actions and policies affecting municipal government, City departments and the community.

Citizens who desire to serve on a City board or commission may apply by completing an application form or contacting the Mayor's office at City Hall, 903 W Main Street, (816) 228-0110. Interested parties may also call their City Councilmen directly. All meetings are open to the public.

Also check out Renew the Blue, a citizen group for more opportunities.

Download Boards and Commissions Application

6. What do I need to register to vote in Jackson County?

Voter Registration
In order to be eligible to vote you must be registered at your CURRENT home address by the fourth Wednesday prior to the election in which you wish to vote.

Registration does not follow you when you move, you must make the effort to notify the election authority of your change of address. To register you must meet the following criteria:

1. Eligibility
- You must be 17.5 years of age to register, 18 years old to vote
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- Resident of Jackson County excluding the city of Kansas City
- If you have prior felony conviction you must be off parole or probation
- You must not be adjudged incapacitated

2. Forms of Identification (Must be current)
- Drivers License (From any State but you must be a resident here)
- Birth Certificate
- Missouri ID
- Native American Tribal Document
- Proof of United States Citizenship

3. Registration Deadlines
- February 3, 2009 - Must be registered by January 7, 2009
- April 7, 2009 - Must be registered by March 11, 2009
- June 2, 2009 - Must be registered by May 6, 2009
- August 4, 2009 - Must be registered by July 8, 2009
- November 3, 2009 - Must be registered by October 7, 2009

Additional information on voter registration and eligibility requirements can be found on the
Jackson County Election Board website.

7. What are the Jackson County election dates for 2009?

The 2009 Jackson County Election dates are established by the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners. Election Dates are available in a downloadable PDF document. More...