1. There's So Much to Love About St. Charles County!

If you don’t already know, St. Charles County is a great place to live, work, play and do business. Throughout the month of February, follow along on County social media as we highlight and show appreciation for different County departments and services. Be sure to let us know what you love about the county, too! Join the conversation.

2. File Personal Property Assessments Online

Save time (and a stamp!) by filing your 2023 personal
property assessment online. Just find the e-filing website and unique secure access code on the form mailed from the St. Charles County Assessor at the end of January. Assessment forms must be completed and returned to the Assessor by March 1.

Personal property assessments must be filed every year. Those who do not turn it in may be charged a late filing penalty fee of up to $105 and experience delays in renewing or registering license plates. For more information, visit the Assessor’s website. For questions, please call 636-949-7420.

3. Recorder of Deeds Offering Fully Online Marriage License Process
The St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds office now is one of two offices in the State of Missouri beta testing a new system that enables the processing of electronic marriage license applications without the need for either applicant to appear at the office in person.

“This updated system adds convenience for all marriage license applicants, but especially residents who currently are out of the area or otherwise cannot both visit our office in person during regular business hours,” says Mary Dempsey, St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds. 
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4. New Voter Registration Laws in Effect

Have you moved recently? With the enactment of new voting laws, current Missouri residents now have more flexibility to update their address and register to vote. New Missouri residents and those who have not previously registered to vote are required to register four weeks before an election. If you have moved from another Missouri address, you can update your address prior to Election Day, or on Election Day, you can go to the Election Authority office, update your address, and vote the same day. Register to vote or update your address online. 

5. CPR Classes Available

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health is hosting several CPR/AED and First Aid classes in 2023. Upon completion of the class, participants will earn an American Red Cross training certificate valid for two years from the date of completion.

This course uses a blended learning system, with students completing an online portion prior to attending the class date. At the three-hour, in-person class, individuals will review material presented in the online course and participate in hands-on CPR/AED and First Aid instruction. Register online and view the schedule for upcoming dates and locations!

A Message from the County Executive

In the coming months, the St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory will add another resource to its toolkit in solving crimes in the area, specifically enhancing the reliability and validity of complex DNA samples. ...MORE

Terry Hollander, District 5

If you’ve driven on I-70 in the St. Charles area in the last several months, I’m sure you’ve noticed the ongoing construction at and leading up to the Zumbehl and Cave Springs roads exits. While the frustrations of driving through construction traffic are likely your first thought when passing through these areas, I hope to encourage you about the improvements this construction will bring once the projects are complete! …MORE