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.
Phelps County, Missouri, has about 46,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Phelps 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, directory links, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Phelps County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Phelps 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 phelpscounty.org/directory/recorder-of-deeds (page title: Recorder of Deeds | Phelps County), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Phelps County
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Phelps 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.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Phelps County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Phelps County and Missouri. These property pages from its Phelps County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Assessors Collectors (sa.dor.mo.gov)
- Phelps County Assessor (phelps.missouriassessors.com)
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Phelps County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Phelps County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- Rolla: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at rollacity.org, phone (573) 426-6948 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Phelps County
Court cases about land from Phelps County, evictions among them, are filed in the Phelps 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Phelps County?
The Recorder of Deeds, at phelpscounty.org/directory/recorder-of-deeds. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Phelps County are filed there.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Phelps County?
The County Assessor.
Where are evictions from Phelps County filed?
In the Phelps 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 Phelps 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.