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 on September 23, 2026.
Barry County, Missouri, has about 36,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Barry County 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 or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
Related guides: Barry County public records, Barry County arrest records, Barry County police reports, Missouri arrest records and Missouri inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Barry County
Who owns a parcel in Barry County 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 barrycountyrecorder.com (page title: Barry County Recorder of Deeds | Recorder of Deeds | 700 Main Street ste. 6, Cassville, MO 65625, USA), phone (417) 847-2914, 700 Main Street ste. 6, Cassville, MO 65625, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Barry County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Barry County 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 the Cities of Barry County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Barry County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Monett: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at monettmo.gov (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Barry County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Barry 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 Barry County?
The Recorder of Deeds, at barrycountyrecorder.com, phone (417) 847-2914. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Barry County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Barry County?
The County Assessor.
Where are evictions from Barry County filed?
In the Barry 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 Barry County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.