Clinton County Property Records
Clinton County property records are kept by the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder in Plattsburg, Missouri. This northwest Missouri county is part of the greater Kansas City area and handles all property filings for land within its borders. You can search Clinton County property records online through the county portal, use eRecording to submit documents remotely, or visit the office in person. The Recorder's office manages deeds, trust documents, liens, releases, plats, and all other instruments that affect real estate in Clinton County. These records are public and open to anyone who wants to search them.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Recorder of Deeds
Misty Dean serves as the Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder for Clinton County. The office address is PO Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477. You can call 816-539-3719 during business hours or send a fax to 816-539-3893. Email goes to recorder@clintoncomo.gov. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with a lunch closure from 12:00 to 12:30 PM.
The Recorder handles all real estate document filings in Clinton County. This covers warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, plats, surveys, and other instruments. All documents must follow Missouri formatting rules under Chapter 59 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Standard requirements include 8.5 by 11 inch paper, a 3-inch top margin on the first page, and at least 8-point type size.
| Office | Clinton County Circuit Clerk/Recorder |
|---|---|
| Recorder | Misty Dean (Circuit Clerk & Ex-Officio Recorder) |
| Address | PO Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477 |
| Phone | 816-539-3719 |
| Fax | 816-539-3893 |
| recorder@clintoncomo.gov | |
| Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00-12:30 for lunch) |
Search Clinton County Property Records Online
Clinton County property records are searchable through the iRecord online portal. The system allows you to look up recorded documents by name, instrument type, or date. You can search for deeds, trust documents, liens, and other property records filed in the county. The portal also lets you purchase copies of documents you find.
The screenshot below shows the Clinton County online records search system.
Clinton County also offers eRecording. Title companies, attorneys, and other professionals can submit documents for recording through the statewide electronic filing system instead of mailing or hand-delivering them. This speeds up the recording process and provides a digital confirmation that the document has been filed. The county participates in the same eRecording network used by more than 90 Missouri counties.
Clinton County Filing Information
The Clinton County Recorder accepts cash, credit and debit cards, and business checks for recording fees. As of June 1, 2024, personal checks are no longer accepted for most transactions. The one exception is marriage license fees, which can still be paid by personal check. Standard recording fees follow the Missouri state schedule: $24 for the first page, $3 for each additional page, and $49 for the first page of a non-standard document.
The office also provides a fraud notification service. Property owners can sign up to receive alerts when new documents are filed in Clinton County using their name. This is a free tool that helps protect against deed fraud and unauthorized filings. If you own land in the county, it is worth signing up so you get notified if someone tries to file a document against your property without your knowledge.
Missouri Property Record Resources
Several state tools can help with property searches related to Clinton County. The Missouri Recorders Association provides contact information for all 115 county recorders and posts updates on recording standards and fees. The Missouri State Archives Land Records Database holds over 280,000 entries of historical land patents from 1777 to 1969.
For federal land patent searches, the Bureau of Land Management has records of original land sales in Missouri. The Missouri Land Survey Index tracks surveys and plats filed with county recorders across the state. Under Section 59.003 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, records filed after December 31, 1969 must be requested from the original recorder's office. For Clinton County, that means the office in Plattsburg.
Property taxes in Missouri are assessed every odd-numbered year. Residential property is assessed at 19% of market value, commercial at 32%, and agricultural land at 12%. The Missouri Department of Revenue offers property tax credits for seniors and disabled veterans. Tax bills are mailed by November 1 and due December 31.
When recording documents in Clinton County, pay close attention to format rules. All documents need to be on 8.5 by 11 inch white paper. The first page must have a 3-inch top margin so the recorder can stamp it. Type size must be at least 8 points. Under Section 59.313 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, papers that fail these rules still get recorded, but you pay $49 for the first page instead of $24. That extra $25 adds up fast if you file often. Double-check your documents before you bring them in or send them by mail.
The Missouri Land Survey Index is another useful tool for Clinton County property research. It tracks surveys and plats filed with county recorders across the state. If you need to find a survey tied to a specific piece of land in Clinton County, this database can point you in the right direction. The FamilySearch Missouri Land and Property guide is helpful for genealogy work tied to older Clinton County deeds and land grants.
Transfer on Death deeds are another option for Clinton County property owners. Missouri allows these under RSMo Section 461.025. A TOD deed lets you name a person who will get the property when you die, without going through probate. The deed must be recorded at the Clinton County Recorder's office to be valid. You can revoke it at any time by filing a new document.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County is in northwest Missouri. Property records are filed in the county where the land is located, so confirm your parcel falls in Clinton County before searching or filing here.