Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026.
Clinton, Missouri, in Henry County, has about 9,400 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Clinton is in the deed records of the Recorder of Deeds and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Clinton public records, Henry County property records, Clinton arrest records, Clinton warrants, Clinton inmate search, Clinton criminal records, Missouri arrest records and Missouri inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Clinton
Who owns a parcel in Clinton and what it sold for are in the deed records of the Recorder of Deeds, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Recorder of Deeds' page at henrycomo.com/recorder-of-deeds (page title: Recorder of Deeds | henry-county), phone 816.295.1540, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Clinton
What a parcel in Clinton is taxed on is the business of the County Assessor, which also keeps the parcel maps. Missouri reassesses property in odd-numbered years and assesses homes at 19 percent of market value.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at henrycomo.com/assessor (page title: Assessor | henry-county), phone 660-885-7212, Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Clinton
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Clinton, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityofclintonmo.gov/community/contact.php (page title: Welcome to Clinton, Missouri), phone 660-885-3114, 808 E. Augusta Street Clinton, MO 64735, Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Clinton
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Henry County Circuit Court, and the file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Missouri Sunshine Law a county office must answer a request within 3 business days, and it may charge research time and copying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Clinton?
The Recorder of Deeds, at henrycomo.com/recorder-of-deeds, phone 816.295.1540. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Clinton are filed there, and the County Assessor (henrycomo.com/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Clinton?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at henrycomo.com/assessor.
Where are evictions from Clinton filed?
In the Henry County Circuit Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Missouri?
Missouri reassesses property in odd-numbered years and assesses homes at 19 percent of market value.
Is this the official Clinton website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.