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.
Rolla, Missouri, in Phelps County, has about 21,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Rolla 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, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Rolla public records, Phelps County property records, Rolla arrest records, Rolla warrants, Rolla inmate search, Rolla criminal records, Missouri arrest records and Missouri inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Rolla
Who owns a parcel in Rolla 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 phelpscounty.org/directory/recorder-of-deeds (page title: Recorder of Deeds | Phelps County), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Rolla
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Rolla is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Missouri reassesses property in odd-numbered years and assesses homes at 19 percent of market value.
Permits and City Records in Rolla
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Rolla, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at rollacity.org (page title: The City of Rolla), phone (573) 426-6948, 901 North Elm Street, Rolla, MO 65401, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Rolla
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Phelps 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.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Phelps County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Phelps County and Missouri. These property pages from its Phelps County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Assessors Collectors (sa.dor.mo.gov)
- Phelps County Assessor (phelps.missouriassessors.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Rolla?
The Recorder of Deeds, at phelpscounty.org/directory/recorder-of-deeds. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Rolla are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Rolla?
The County Assessor.
Where are evictions from Rolla filed?
In the Phelps 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 Rolla 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.