Chariton County Property Records

Chariton County property records go back to the early 1800s and are kept at the Recorder of Deeds office in Keytesville. The county sits in north-central Missouri and holds deed records that date to 1827. If you need to look up a land title, check for liens, or find old deeds in Chariton County, you can search the online portal or visit the courthouse on South Cherry Street. The Recorder of Deeds handles all property filings for this part of Missouri, from standard deeds and trust documents to plats and survey records. Property records in Chariton County are open to the public and can be searched by name, instrument type, or book and page number.

Chariton County Recorder of Deeds

Eric W. Stallo serves as the Circuit Clerk and Recorder for Chariton County. The office is on South Cherry Street in Keytesville. You can call ahead at (660) 288-1005 to ask about a specific record or to check if a deed has been filed. Staff can help you look up deeds, trust documents, liens, and plats that have been recorded in the county. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

You can also reach the office by fax at (660) 288-3763 or by email at eric.stallo@courts.mo.gov. If you plan to record a new document, bring it in person or mail it to 306 S Cherry St, Keytesville, MO 65261. All documents must meet Missouri formatting rules under Chapter 59 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which calls for 8.5 by 11 inch paper with a 3-inch top margin on the first page.

Search Chariton County Property Records Online

Chariton County property records are searchable through the county's iRecord online portal. This system covers records from 1970 to the present day. You will need to create a login to use the search tool. Once logged in, you can look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents by name, date, or document type. The portal lets you view index information and, in many cases, scanned images of the original documents.

The online system is a good first step for title searches and general research. Keep in mind that records before 1970 are not in the digital system. For older Chariton County property records, you will need to visit the courthouse or contact the Recorder's office to search the physical books.

The screenshot below shows the Chariton County online records portal where you can begin your property search.

Login is free to set up, though some features may require a subscription or per-page fee for document copies.

Chariton County Property Maps and GIS

The county runs a GIS mapping system at chariton.integritygis.com. This tool was set up in 2015 and shows parcel boundaries, owner names, and basic property details on an interactive map. It is a helpful way to find a piece of land by location instead of by name. You can zoom in to see lot lines, road names, and section numbers.

The GIS data is meant for tax purposes only. It does not replace a formal title search or survey. If you need exact boundary lines or a legal description for a real estate deal, you should still check the deed records at the Chariton County Recorder of Deeds office or hire a licensed surveyor.

Note: GIS maps may not reflect the most recent property transfers or boundary changes in Chariton County.

Chariton County Recording Fees

Chariton County charges the same base fees as most Missouri counties for recording property documents. The first page of a standard document costs $24 to record. Each page after that is $3 more. If your document does not meet the state formatting rules, it counts as non-standard and the first page goes up to $49. Plats on 18.5 by 24 inch paper cost $44 for the first sheet and $25 for each one after that.

These fees follow the schedule set by Missouri law. The Recorder's office accepts payment when you bring in or mail a document for recording. Call (660) 288-1005 to confirm current fees before you send anything in, since rates can change when the state updates its fee schedule.

Historical Property Records in Chariton County

Chariton County has a long record of land transactions. Deed records here go back to 1827, just a few years after Missouri became a state. Marriage records start even earlier, from 1821. That makes this county a rich source for genealogy research and historical land studies.

The courthouse burned twice, once in 1864 during the Civil War and again in 1973. Some records were lost in those fires, which means there are gaps in the earliest property files. For pre-statehood land records and federal land patents, the Missouri State Archives Land Records Database holds over 280,000 entries of historical land grants from 1777 to 1969. You can also search the Bureau of Land Management patent records for original federal land sales in what is now Chariton County.

The FamilySearch Missouri Land and Property guide is another useful resource. It covers how Missouri's rectangular land survey system works and where to find county-level deed records on microfilm. For Chariton County, pre-1900 deeds may be available through the FamilySearch catalog.

Missouri Property Record Resources

Several state-level tools can help with property searches in Chariton County. The Missouri Recorders Association provides contact information for all 115 county recorders and standardized recording guidelines. This is a good place to start if you are not sure which office to contact or what format your document needs to follow.

The Missouri Land Survey Index is a state database for land surveys and plats filed with county recorders. Under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 59.003, any record filed after December 31, 1969 must be requested from the original recorder's office where it was filed. For Chariton County, that means the Keytesville office.

Property taxes in Missouri are assessed every odd-numbered year. The county assessor sets the value, and the collector of revenue sends out tax bills by November 1 each year, with payment due by December 31. The Missouri Department of Revenue has details on property tax credits for seniors, disabled veterans, and homestead preservation.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Chariton County in Missouri. Property records are filed in the county where the land is located, so make sure you are searching the right office for your parcel.