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.
Caldwell County, Missouri, has about 9,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Caldwell 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, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Caldwell County
Who owns a parcel in Caldwell 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 caldwellcountymissouri.com/recorder-of-deeds (page title: Caldwell County Recorder of Deeds | Land Records & Marriage Licenses), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Caldwell County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Caldwell 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.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at caldwellcountymissouri.com/assessor (page title: Caldwell County Assessor | Property Assessment & Tax Valuation Information), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Caldwell County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Caldwell 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. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at caldwellcosdmo.gov/record-requests (page title: Record Requests | Caldwell County MO Sheriff's Department).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Caldwell County?
The Recorder of Deeds.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Caldwell County?
The County Assessor.
Where are evictions from Caldwell County filed?
In the Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.