County Clerk
Contact
Mailing Address: Lewis County Clerk and Election Authority, PO Box 67, Monticello, MO 63457
Email Address: Lewis.County@sos.mo.gov
Phone: 573-767-5205
Fax: 573-767-8245
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office Address: Lewis County Courthouse, 100 East Lafayette Street, Monticello, MO 63457
Lewis County Clerk
Shannon Sapp
The Lewis County Clerk performs the following functions:
- Administers elections and voter registration within Lewis County, including candidate filing and absentee voting.
- Acts as the Custodian of Record for the Lewis County Commission.
- Receives and maintains records of bids after opening.
- Human Resources for employees of Lewis County.
- Payroll, taxes, and reporting.
- Retirement and insurance administration.
- Billing for Personal and Real Estate Property for Railroads and Utilities.
- Issue County liquor licenses.
- Issue notary commissions and notarize documents.
- Budget Officer and accounts payable.
- Set yearly tax levies.
Voter Registration & Elections
To register to vote online, visit sos.mo.gov. Election results and polling locations are available at lewiscountyvotes.org.
Sample Ballot
Records Request
To receive copies of your copies, please fill out and return the Records Request Form.
County Plats, Maps & Records
- Plat Books: $20.
- Wall Maps: $40-$50.
- County Road Maps: $5.
- Birth and Death Records: Records from 1883-1837 are very limited.
Deputy Clerk
Now hiring—Apply by July 31st
The Deputy County Clerk position is available in Lewis County.
Experience in Excel and Word is a must. Must have knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounting.
Position offers: health insurance, vacation, sick time, personal days, retirement benefits, and holidays.
Send your cover letter and resume to:
Shannon Sapp, Lewis County Clerk
P.O. Box 67, Monticello, MO 63457 or email to Lewis@sos.mo.gov by July 31st, 2026.