Reviewed and updated October 11, 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 11, 2026.
McDonald County, Missouri, has about 24,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in McDonald 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 McDonald County
Who owns a parcel in McDonald 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 mcdonaldcountymo.gov/recorder (page title: Recorder | McDonald County Missouri), phone 417-223-7523, 602 Main Street, Pineville, MO 64856, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in McDonald County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in McDonald 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 mcdonaldcountymo.gov/mcdonald-county-taxpayer-information (page title: McDonald County Taxpayer Information | McDonald County Missouri), phone 417-223-4361, Mon.-Fri; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on October 11, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in McDonald County
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the McDonald 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 McDonald County?
The Recorder of Deeds, at mcdonaldcountymo.gov/recorder, phone 417-223-7523. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in McDonald County are filed there, and the County Assessor (mcdonaldcountymo.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in McDonald County?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at mcdonaldcountymo.gov.
Where are evictions from McDonald County filed?
In the McDonald 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 McDonald 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.