How to Search Missouri Public Records
Missouri's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 115 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Missouri Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (46 circuits). Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
6,263,220
Households
2,470,000
Median Income
$65,920
Median Home Value
$199,400
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
In Missouri, recording is handled by the County Recorder of Deeds.
Property Records
Barry County Property - Tax Collector
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Benton County Property
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Search for and pay your Benton County, Missouri property taxes online. Provided by the Benton County, Missouri Collector.
Boone County | GIS
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GIS map property search from the Boone County Assessor. Requires registration.
Clay County Property Search
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Search the Clay County, Missouri Assessor's property database by property address, parcel ID, tax district, subdivision, or map number.
Cole County Property & GIS Maps
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Cole County, Missouri and Jefferson City property information and interactive GIS maps.
Cooper County | Tax Payments
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Find and pay your Cooper County personal and real estate property taxes online.
Dunkin County | GIS
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GIS mapping database for property records in Dunkin County. Search using the map or by name, address or parcel number.
Greene County Property
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Greene County, Missouri property records searchable by name, address, or parcel number. Provided by the Greene County Assessor.
Jackson County | Assessor
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Real and personal property records from the Jackson County Assessor.
Jasper County GIS
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GIS property search in Jasper County. Search by map, address, name, parcel ID, or section/township/range.
Lafayette County | Tax Records
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Real estate and personal property tax record searches and online tax payment service from the Lafayette County Collector's Office.
Miller County GIS
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Miller County GIS property records. Search by map, owner name, address, or parcel ID.
Morgan County Property Tax
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Morgan County, Missouri property tax information from the Morgan County Collector.
Newton County Property
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Search Newton County, Missouri personal and real property records. Provided by the Newton County Assessor.
Perry County Property
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Perry County, Missouri property records provided by the Perry County Assessor.
Randolph County Property
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Search the Randolph County, Missouri Assessor records by name, address, parcel, appraised value, or sq. footage.
St. Francois County Property
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Search the St. Francois County, Missouri Assessor's real estate database by owner name, parcel number or address to view corresponding info.
Vernon County | Tax Records
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Real and personal property tax record searches and online payment service from the Vernon County Collector's Office.
Jefferson County Property Assessor Records - MO
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Search for Jefferson County, Missouri property assessor records by owner name.
St. Charles County Tax Records
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St. Charles County Collector of Revenue real and personal property tax records.
Lincoln County Property & GIS Maps
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Once you're at the map, click on the binocular icon to usse this Lincoln County, Missouri service to search for property information by keyword and view interactive GIS maps and aerial photographs.
Taney County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Taney County, Missouri property database & view GIS maps.
St. Louis County Property
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Search the St. Louis County, Missouri Department of Revenue Real Estate Information System for property records by locator ID, owner name, address, or subdivision.
St. Louis County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information Service (GIS) from St. Louis County, Missouri to search for property information and view interactive maps.
Perry County Property Tax
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Use this service from Perry County, Missouri to search for property tax information by name, address, parcel number, year or account number.
Christian County | Tax Records
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Search for and pay your Christian County real estate and personal property taxes online.
Jasper County Property - Tax
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Use this Jasper County, Missouri Collector service to search by code number for real or personal property taxes and either view your paid status or pay your taxes online.
Cass County Property & GIS Maps
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Search for Cass County, Missouri Assessor's property records and view interactive GIS Maps.
Jasper County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Jasper County, Missouri property database & view GIS maps.
Pettis County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Pettis County, Missouri property database & view GIS maps.
Pike County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Pike County, Missouri property database & view GIS maps.
Buchanan County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Buchanan County, Missouri to search parcel information by name, address or parcel id and view interactive maps.
Christian County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Christian County, Missouri to locate parcel information by name, address or section/township and view interactive maps.
Morgan County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Morgan County, Missouri to locate parcel information by name, address or parcel id and view interactive maps.
Phelps County Property
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Scroll down the page to download property assessment ownership records from the Phelps County Assessor.
Phelps County | Tax Records
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Phelps County, Collector property tax records by name, mailing address, parcel number, account number or property address.
Camden County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Camden County, Missouri to locate parcel information by name, address, parcel id, or subdivision and use interactive maps.
Platte County Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Platte County, Missouri to locate parcel information by name, address, parcel number, subdivision or deed and view interactive maps.
Ste. Genevieve County | GIS
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GIS map data search of Ste. Genevieve County property records.
Andrew County Property & GIS Maps
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Andrew County, Missouri property search by owner name, address, or parcel ID. View results on an interactive GIS map.
Johnson County MO Property Tax Records
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Search for Johnson County, Missouri property tax records and pay your taxes online.
Laclede County Property
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Search for and pay your Laclede County, Missouri property taxes online. Provided by the Laclede County, Missouri Collector.
Taney County | Tax Records
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Real estate and personal property tax searches and tax payment service from the Taney County Collector of Revenue.
Lafayette County | GIS
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GIS property database for Lafayette County searchable by owner name, PID, address, road, subdivision, or interactive map.
Nodaway County | Tax Records
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Find and pay your Collector's Office of Nodaway County personal property and real estate taxes.
Platte County Property Tax
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Platte County, Missouri property tax. Search the Platte County Collector records for real estate and personal property records and pay your taxes online.
Pulaski County Property
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Pulaski County, Missouri property records from the County Collector.
Ray County Property
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Ray County, Missouri Assessor's Office property records. Search by address, parcel number, city, or legal description.
Lincoln County Property
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Lincoln County, Missouri Assessor's property records. Search by account number, name, or address.
Livingston County Property
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Livingston County, Missouri Assessor's property records. Search by parcel number, address, deed holder name, or legal description.
Putnam County Property
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Putnam County, Missouri Assessor's property records. Search by address, deed holder, parcel number, or contract buyer.
Vernon County Property
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Vernon County, Missouri Assessor's real estate and personal property records.
Stone County Property Trustee Sales
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Stone County, Missouri Collector's Office Trustee Properties for sale. Click on "Trustee Properties List" to view.
Warren County Property - Assessor
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Warren County, Missouri Assessor's property records. Search by parcel number, owner name, address, or value range to view property details and GIS map.
Wayne County | Tax Records
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Property tax searches and online payment service from the Wayne County Collector's office.
Cedar County | Tax Records
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Real estate and personal property tax searches and payment service from the Cedar County Collector.
Gasconade County | Tax Records
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Personal property and Real estate tax records and payment service from the Gasconade County Collector's Office.
Newton County | Tax Records
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Check this Newton County Collector's Office service for the status of property tax payments and pay property taxes online.
Ray County | Tax Records
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Property tax records search and online payment service from the Ray County Collector's Office.
St. Louis Property & GIS Maps
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Search for St. Louis, Missouri property records and view interactive GIS maps.
St. Peters Property & GIS Maps
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Use this City of St. Peters, Missouri service to search for property information as well as Wards, city facilities, parks, districts, and zoning and view interactive GIS maps and aerial photographs. Requires plugin.
Wildwood Property & GIS Maps
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Search for City of Wildwood, Missouri property records and view interactive GIS maps.
Jefferson City Property & GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System (MidMoGIS) from Jefferson City/Cole County, Missouri to locate property information and view interactive maps.
Cape Girardeau
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Cape Girardeau County interactive map and property records. Search owner name, property address, or parcel number.
Missouri Counties
All 114 Missouri counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Missouri?▼
Missouri's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Missouri court cases?▼
Missouri's court system is headed by the Missouri Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (46 circuits). Many Missouri courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Missouri business entities?▼
The Missouri Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Missouri?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Missouri birth or death certificate?▼
Missouri vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Missouri property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Missouri sex offender?▼
The Missouri sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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