Directory
Most offices are reached through the courthouse main line, (573) 783-2176, by extension. Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (call ahead to confirm).
About the county
Madison County is governed by a three-member County Commission — a presiding commissioner and two district commissioners — alongside a set of independently elected offices. The county seat is Fredericktown.
Most offices share the 1899 courthouse on Courthouse Square and are reached through its main line by extension. The Sheriff, Coroner, and commissioners have their own numbers. See the office directory below for each office’s extension or direct line.
The county’s governing body — one presiding commissioner elected countywide plus one commissioner from each district. Sets the county budget, oversees county property and roads, and handles administrative matters not assigned to another office.
County departments page →Keeps the county’s official records and Commission minutes, runs elections and voter registration, and issues local licenses and permits.
Elections and voter registration →Determines the assessed value of real estate and personal property each year — the figure the Collector’s office uses to calculate tax bills.
Bills and collects real estate and personal property taxes, then distributes the proceeds to the schools, road districts, and other entities that levy them.
Records and preserves deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats for real estate in the county, and issues marriage licenses.
Custodian of county funds — invests and disburses county money and reconciles accounts alongside the Collector and Commission.
Manages estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for residents unable to handle their own affairs, by appointment of the probate court.
The county’s elected attorney — prosecutes criminal cases and represents the state in county court matters.
Clerk of the county’s circuit court — maintains court records, dockets, and filings for civil and criminal cases.
Handles juvenile court matters for the county. For emergencies after hours, call (573) 454-2496.
County law enforcement — patrol, the county jail, court security, and service of civil process. In an emergency, call 911.
Runs the county’s 911 emergency communications. This number is for business only — in an emergency, always call 911.
Maintains the county road and bridge system.
Investigates deaths that occur under circumstances the law requires to be examined, and determines cause and manner of death.
Verify before relying on this. Names, numbers, and hours here were compiled from the Departments page on the county’s site, madisoncountymo.us. Elected offices turn over every four years — call ahead to confirm who currently holds an office.
