Government & Civic
The offices and organizations that keep Ripley County, Missouri County running — federal, state, county, city, and the civic groups that fill in the gaps.
Federal
U.S. Post Office — Doniphan
Mail and package services for Doniphan and the surrounding area. ZIP 63935.
U.S. Post Office — Naylor
Mail and package services for Naylor and the surrounding area. ZIP 63953.
State of Missouri
Missouri License Bureau — Doniphan
Driver licensing and motor-vehicle registration / renewals. Operated for the Missouri Department of Revenue.
University of Missouri Extension — Ripley County
Agricultural, horticultural, 4-H, and community education programs from the University of Missouri Extension.
Ripley County
Ripley County Assessor
Assesses personal property (vehicles, livestock, equipment) and real estate for tax purposes. Personal property declarations due by March 1 each year.
Ripley County Circuit Clerk
Clerk of the Circuit Court — files and maintains court records, issues subpoenas, and supports the 36th Judicial Circuit.
Ripley County Circuit Court — Division II
Associate Circuit Court division for Ripley County. Misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, and preliminary felony hearings.
Ripley County Clerk
Election authority for Ripley County. Voter registration, absentee ballots, election results, and county records. Also issues marriage licenses.
Ripley County Collector
Collects and distributes personal and real-estate taxes for Ripley County. Tax statements mailed each November; payment due by December 31.
Ripley County Commission
The county's three-member governing body. Sets budgets, manages county roads and bridges, and oversees most county operations. Meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse.
Ripley County Drug & Crime Tip Line
Confidential anonymous tip line for drug activity and other crimes in Ripley County. Not for emergencies — call 911 if a crime is in progress.
Ripley County Emergency Management
Coordinates county-wide preparedness and response for severe weather, flooding, wildfire, and other emergencies. The non-emergency office line; call 911 for emergencies.
Ripley County Health Center
Public health services for Ripley County — immunizations, WIC, food-handler training, well-water testing, environmental services, and community health programs.
Ripley County Juvenile Office
Juvenile justice intake, supervision, and child-welfare cases for the 36th Judicial Circuit.
Ripley County Nutrition Center
Senior-meals site providing congregate and home-delivered meals to qualifying older adults in Ripley County.
Ripley County Prosecuting Attorney
Prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the State of Missouri in Ripley County.
Ripley County Public Administrator
Court-appointed guardian and conservator for individuals unable to manage their own affairs, and for estates without a willing executor.
Ripley County Recorder of Deeds
Records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. Office hours typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ripley County Sheriff's Department
Law enforcement, emergency response, jail, civil process, and concealed-carry permits for Ripley County.
Ripley County Treasurer
Custodian of county funds. Receives, deposits, invests, and disburses all county money.
Cities
Doniphan
City of Doniphan
Municipal government for the City of Doniphan — Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer, and Collector. City Hall meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and the 3rd Tuesday at 9:00…
Doniphan City Marshal
City of Doniphan police / law enforcement. Non-emergency line; call 911 in emergencies.
Doniphan City Water
Water service for City of Doniphan customers. New service connections, billing, and outage reports.
Doniphan Fire Department
Fire and rescue services for the City of Doniphan. Non-emergency line; call 911 in emergencies.
Naylor
City of Naylor
Municipal government for the City of Naylor — Mayor and City Clerk.
Naylor Fire Department
Fire and rescue services for the City of Naylor. Non-emergency line; call 911 in emergencies.
Naylor Nutrition Center
Senior-meals site in Naylor providing congregate and home-delivered meals to qualifying older adults.
Naylor Water Department
Water service for City of Naylor customers.
Special Districts
Doniphan R-I School District
Public school district serving Doniphan and the surrounding Ripley County area — elementary, middle, and high school, plus pre-K.
Doniphan-Ripley County Library
Public library serving Ripley County. Books, ebooks, audiobooks, free Wi-Fi, public computers, storytime, and community programs. Part of the Missouri Evergreen consortium.
Ripley County Water District #1
Public water-supply district serving portions of Ripley County outside Doniphan city water.
Ripley County Water District #2
Public water-supply district serving portions of Ripley County.
Naylor Library
Naylor branch of the Doniphan-Ripley County Library system. Books, computers, and library programs.
Naylor R-II School District
Public school district serving Naylor and parts of southern Ripley and northern Butler counties — Naylor Eagles, K–12.
Civic & Community Organizations
Ripley County Chamber of Commerce
Membership organization supporting Ripley County businesses and community development. Sponsors local events, the Ripley County visitor information, and economic-development outre…
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