Offices and Officials

Auditor

Matthew Major County Auditor

Keeps the County’s accounts, certifies that funds are available before a warrant is drawn, and keeps the County’s audit reports.

• Office 417-451-8378
• Email mmajor@newtoncountymo.gov
• Room Suite 306, Courthouse
• Hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays

County Clerk

Tami Owens County Clerk

Runs elections and voter registration, and handles the County’s accounts payable.

• Office 417-451-8221
• Fax 417-451-7434
• Email newton@sos.mo.gov
• Website ncclerk.org

County Commission

• Daniel Swem Presiding Commissioner
• Mark Knight District 1 Commissioner
• Ron Wallace Interim District 2 Commissioner

Governs the County: the budget, roads and bridges, bids and contracts, and court orders, in session every weekday morning.

• Office 417-451-8223
• Fax 417-451-8289
• Email commission@newtoncountymo.gov

Public Administrator

Joy Williams Public Administrator

Serves as guardian and conservator, appointed by the Probate Court, for residents who cannot care for themselves.

• Office 417-451-8271
• Fax 417-451-8371
• Email publicadmin@newtoncountymo.gov
• Hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays

Recorder of Deeds

Jennifer Childers Recorder of Deeds

Records deeds and military discharges, keeps the County’s land records, and issues marriage licenses.

• Office 417-451-8224
• Fax 417-451-8273
• Email recorder@ncrecorder.org
• Mail P.O. Box 604, Neosho, MO 64804
• Website ncrecorder.org

Sheriff’s Office and Jail

Matt Stewart Sheriff

Patrols the County, runs the County jail, and issues concealed carry permits.

• Office 417-451-8300
• Fax 417-451-8352
• Address 208 W. Coler, Neosho, MO 64850
• Website nc-so.org