Find Andrew County Property Records

Andrew County property records are filed and stored at the Recorder of Deeds office in Savannah, Missouri. The office maintains deeds, deeds of trust, liens, plats, and other land documents for all real estate in Andrew County. Residents and out-of-state buyers can search for property records through the county's online portal or visit the courthouse in person. Andrew County uses the iRecord system for online access, which lets registered users look up recorded documents from any computer. Whether you need a deed copy or want to check for liens on a parcel, the Andrew County Recorder's office is the place to start.

Andrew County Recorder of Deeds

Chanler M. Williams serves as the Andrew County Recorder of Deeds. The office sits at 411 Court Street in Savannah and handles all property document filings for the county. Staff can help you record a new deed, search for existing records, or get copies of documents on file. Andrew County is one of the smaller counties in northwest Missouri, but it still processes a steady volume of property transfers, mortgage filings, and lien recordings each year.

You can reach the recorder's office by phone or email for questions about filing or searching Andrew County property records. The Andrew County Recorder website has information on fees, document requirements, and how to set up an online search account.

Search Andrew County Property Records Online

Andrew County uses the iRecord system for online property record searches. The portal at andrewmo.icounty.com gives you access to recorded documents including deeds, deeds of trust, releases, and liens filed in the county. You can register for a free account that lets you search the index, though image viewing and printing cost extra. A registered user account has no monthly fee but charges $1 per page for printing. If you need heavier use, there are subscription plans that start at $10 for a single day of access.

The iRecord system offers several subscription tiers for Andrew County property records. A single day pass costs $10. Monthly plans run from $50 for a single user up to $250 for a shared volume account. Title companies and attorneys who search Andrew County records often opt for the monthly plans to save on per-page costs. Each plan includes full image viewing and the ability to print recorded documents directly from the site.

The screenshot above shows the iRecord search interface used for Andrew County property records. You can search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, or recording date range to find specific filings.

Note: Free registered accounts in Andrew County can search the index but cannot view document images without paying per page.

Andrew County Recording Fees

Andrew County follows Missouri's standard recording fee schedule. The cost to record a standard property document is $24 for the first page and $3 for each page after that. Documents that fail to meet format requirements under Section 59.313 of the Missouri Revised Statutes get an extra $25 penalty. All documents need to be on 8.5 by 11 inch paper with a 3 inch margin at the top of the first page. The minimum type size is 8 points.

Copies of recorded documents from Andrew County cost $1 per page. Certification is $1 per document on top of the copy cost. These fees apply whether you request copies in person or by mail. For remote filing, Andrew County supports e-recording through approved vendors, which lets title companies and law firms submit documents electronically.

How to Find Property Records in Andrew County

Searching for property records in Andrew County can be done online or at the courthouse. The online option through iRecord is the fastest way to check the index. You will need the name of a grantor or grantee to run a search. If you have a document number, you can pull up that specific filing right away. The system shows the recording date, document type, and parties involved for each entry.

For in-person searches, visit the Andrew County Recorder of Deeds at 411 Court Street in Savannah. Bring whatever details you have about the property or the parties involved. Staff can help you look through the index and pull up documents for review. Older property records in Andrew County that predate the computer system may require a manual search through physical index books. If you are doing title work or a full chain of title search, plan for extra time to cover the older records. The Missouri Recorders Association can also point you to tools and resources for property searches across the state.

Under Section 442.410 of Missouri law, deeds must be recorded to be valid against third parties. This makes the Andrew County recorder's records the definitive source for who owns what land in the county.

Andrew County Property Document Types

The Andrew County Recorder of Deeds handles a wide range of documents. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the most common filings. Deeds of trust secure loans against real estate, and release deeds clear those claims when the debt is paid. Plats show how land has been divided into lots, and surveys mark the exact boundaries of a parcel. Missouri law under RSMo 461.025 also allows beneficiary deeds, which transfer property at death without probate.

Other documents filed in Andrew County include easements, restrictive covenants, tax liens, and mechanic's liens. Federal tax liens and state tax liens each have their own fee schedule. All of these go into the same index at the recorder's office, making it a central source for anything tied to a piece of real estate in Andrew County.

Historical Property Records in Andrew County

Andrew County sits in the northwest corner of Missouri. Its land records go back to the county's early days. For historical research, the Missouri State Archives holds land patents from 1777 to 1969 that can help you trace a property back to its original grant. Andrew County was actually one of the four counties that received land under the 500,000 Acre Grants program between 1843 and 1951, along with Platte, Buchanan, and Holt counties.

The Bureau of Land Management has federal land patent records for Missouri that cover homesteads, cash sales, and military bounty land warrants. If you are doing genealogy or title research on an Andrew County property, combining the county records with these state and federal databases gives you the most complete picture. The FamilySearch Missouri Land guide has tips for working with all of these sources together.

Andrew County Tax Records

Property tax records in Andrew County are handled by the county assessor and collector. The assessor values all real estate on odd-numbered years. Missouri uses assessment ratios of 19% for residential, 12% for agricultural, and 32% for commercial property. Tax bills are mailed by November 1 and due by December 31 each year. Unpaid taxes result in a lien that gets recorded at the Adrew County Recorder's office.

The Missouri Department of Revenue runs property tax credit programs that Andrew County homeowners may qualify for, including credits for seniors 65 and older and disabled veterans.

Cities in Andrew County

Andrew County borders Buchanan County, which includes St. Joseph. Residents of Andrew County who need property records for land in St. Joseph should contact the Buchanan County Recorder instead. All property records for land within Andrew County's borders are filed at the recorder's office in Savannah.

St. Joseph is in neighboring Buchanan County, but some Andrew County residents use services there. For property in Andrew County itself, the Savannah courthouse is the correct office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Andrew County. Under Missouri law, property records must be filed in the county where the real estate is located.