Nodaway County Property Records

Nodaway County property records are kept at the Recorder of Deeds office in Maryville, Missouri. This northwest Missouri county holds deeds, deeds of trust, liens, plats, and other land documents at the courthouse on North Market Street. You can search Nodaway County property records online through the county website or visit in person to look through the files. The recorder's office also lets you search for real estate, marriage, UCC, and tax lien records. Images of recorded documents are available for many filings, making it easy to get copies of what you need.

Nodaway County Recorder of Deeds

Lisa James has served as the Nodaway County Recorder of Deeds since January 1, 2019. The office is in Rooms 104 and 105 at 403 North Market Street in Maryville. Staff record all property documents for the county, including deeds, deeds of trust, releases, plats, surveys, and liens. You can call the office at (660) 582-5711 or email recorder@nodawaycountyrecorder.com for help with a search or filing question.

The Nodaway County Recorder's website at nodawaycountymo.us has general information about the office and its services. The site also explains what you need to bring when filing a document or searching for records. Walk-in visits are welcome during regular business hours. Staff can help with copies of any recorded document on file at the Nodaway County courthouse.

Search Nodaway County Property Records Online

The Nodaway County Recorder offers online access to recorded documents. The website allows you to search for real estate records, marriage records, UCC filings, and tax liens. Images of many recorded documents are available through the system. You can search by name to find deeds, deeds of trust, and other filings that affect property in Nodaway County.

This is a helpful tool if you need to check ownership or look for liens on a piece of land. The system covers a range of document types and years. If you cannot find what you need online, the staff at the Maryville office can search the old index books for earlier records that may not be digitized yet.

The Missouri Digital Heritage land database is another resource for Nodaway County research. It holds over 280,000 entries of historical land patents from 1777 to 1969, searchable by name or county.

Note: Document images are available online for many Nodaway County recordings.

Nodaway County Recording Fees

Nodaway County uses the Missouri state fee schedule for recording property documents. The first page is $24. Each added page is $3. Under Section 59.313, documents that fail to meet state format rules carry a $25 penalty. All pages must be 8.5 by 11 inches, and the first page needs a 3 inch top margin. Use at least 8 point type.

Copies are $1 per page at the Nodaway County office. Certified copies cost a small amount extra. Check with the recorder about what forms of payment they accept. E-recording vendors like Simplifile and CSC can also submit filings digitally if you are not able to visit the office in person.

Property Records Filed in Nodaway County

Nodaway County property records include a wide range of document types. Warranty deeds transfer ownership with a guarantee the title is free of claims. Quitclaim deeds pass along whatever interest the seller has with no guarantee. Deeds of trust put a lien on property to secure a loan, and release deeds lift that lien after the loan is paid. Under Section 442.380, all documents that affect real estate must be filed in the county where the property sits.

Plats, surveys, easements, and covenants are also on file at the Nodaway County Recorder. Tax liens from unpaid taxes and mechanic's liens from unpaid contractor work get recorded here too. Beneficiary deeds are allowed under RSMo 461.025 and let a property owner name someone to receive the land at death without probate. These are all part of the public record in Nodaway County.

Nodaway County Property Tax Information

The county assessor in Nodaway County values real estate on odd-numbered years. Missouri uses assessment ratios of 19% for homes, 12% for farm land, and 32% for commercial property. Tax bills go out by November 1 and are due by December 31 each year. If taxes are not paid, a tax lien is placed on the property.

The Missouri Department of Revenue has details on tax credits that may apply to Nodaway County homeowners, including the Senior Citizen Property Tax Credit and the Disabled Veteran Exemption. The county collector handles tax payments and can provide receipts and payment histories for any parcel in Nodaway County.

Note: Nodaway County property is reassessed every odd-numbered year under Missouri law.

Historical Land Records for Nodaway County

Nodaway County is in the far northwest corner of Missouri. Land in this part of the state was part of the Platte Purchase, which added six counties to Missouri in 1837. The Missouri State Archives holds records of the 500,000 Acre Grants from 1843 to 1951 that cover this region, along with other land patents from 1777 to 1969. The Bureau of Land Management also has federal land patent records from the early settlement period.

For genealogy work tied to Nodaway County property, the FamilySearch Missouri Land and Property guide is a solid resource. It explains how county deed books, state archives, and federal records work together for historical land research.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Nodaway County in northwest Missouri. Make sure you are searching the right county for the property you need.