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.
Marion County, Missouri, has about 28,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Marion 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.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Marion County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Marion County 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 marioncounty-mo.gov/departments/recorder-of-deeds (page title: Recorder of Deeds | Marion County, Missouri), phone (573) 769-7001, Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Marion County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Marion 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 marioncounty-mo.gov/departments/assessor (page title: Marion County Assessor | Marion County, Missouri), phone (573) 248-1515, Monday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Marion County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Marion County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Hannibal: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at hannibal-mo.gov/contact-us, phone 573-221-0111 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Marion County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Marion 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 Marion County?
The Recorder of Deeds, at marioncounty-mo.gov, phone (573) 769-7001. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Marion County are filed there, and the County Assessor (marioncounty-mo.gov/departments/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Marion County?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at marioncounty-mo.gov/departments/assessor.
Where are evictions from Marion County filed?
In the Marion 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 Marion 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.