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.
Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County, has about 171,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Springfield 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: Springfield public records, Greene County property records, Springfield arrest records, Springfield warrants, Springfield inmate search, Springfield criminal records, Missouri arrest records and Missouri inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Springfield
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Springfield are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Recorder of Deeds' page at greenecountymo.gov/recorder (page title: Recorder's Office), phone (417) 868-4068, 940 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Springfield
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Springfield is taxed on and 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 greenecountymo.gov/assessor (page title: Assessor), phone (417) 829-6193, 940 N Boonville Ave Room 35 Springfield, MO 65802, Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Springfield
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Springfield, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at springfieldmo.gov/1737/Contact (page title: Contact | Springfield, MO), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Springfield
Court cases about land from Springfield, evictions among them, are filed in the Greene County Circuit Court.
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 Greene County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Greene County and Missouri. These property pages from its Greene County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Formatting Requirements (greenecountymo.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Springfield?
The Recorder of Deeds, at greenecountymo.gov/recorder, phone (417) 868-4068. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Springfield are filed there, and the County Assessor (greenecountymo.gov/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Springfield?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at greenecountymo.gov/assessor.
Where are evictions from Springfield filed?
In the Greene 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 Springfield 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.