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- How do I add my house to the residence check list?
- Do I need a permit to purchase a weapon?
- Can I get a Missouri State "Concealed Carry" permit in Platte County? Yes, if you are a resident of Platte County, Missouri. Please see our Concealed Carry Information page for more information.
- How do I find out if someone is in custody, send mail to an inmate, or find out visitation schedules?
- How do I get an EX PARTE (restraining order)?
- Who do I contact about registering as an offender?
- How much does it cost to have papers served?
- Where can I buy/trade patches from your office?
- How can I contact an inmate at your facility?
Residence checks are available for any residence in Platte County. You can submit a request on this online form or contact the 24 hour non-emergency number.
Handguns: ***Legislation was passed eliminating the requirement for consumers to obtain permits to acquire handguns from the Sheriff.s Department effective August 28, 2007. Please contact your gun dealer for further information.***
Shotguns / Rifles: No permit is required to purchase shotguns or rifles.
Please see our Detention Division section of our website for that information.
During normal business hours, the ex parte can be obtained by going directly to the Platte County Court House. An emergency ex parte can be filled out after hours or during holidays at the visitation window at the Platte County Sheriff's Office.
During normal business hours, you need to contact Detective Scott Engelage at (816)858-2424. After hours, this can be handled at the visitation window in our detention center. If you are not sure whether or not you need to register, please see this part of our site.
Please see our civil service fees page for this information.
The Platte County Sheriff's Office does not sell or trade patches, however some of our employees do. Detective LeTorneau, Deputy Jagodzinski and Deputy Almond are some of our employees that do trade.
We cannot pass messages or contact information to inmates of our facility. Any contact must be initiated by you, either through visiting the inmate at the scheduled visitation times, or by sending mail to the inmate. Please see this page for more information.