Welcome to the 

        Department of County Recorder

                                 

This office serves a critical role in County government and the impact it has on its citizens. Recorded documents in our office effect the ecomonic viability of the County, the history of the County and the personal lives of our citizens.

Ownership rights and claims of property constitute major wealth in American society and one of the largest investments a person makes in his or her lifetime is the purchase of a home. Mortgages are a critical component of the financial industry. The local government property tax base is made possible from the records contained in the Recorder's Office.

The responsibilities of the office are established through the Missouri State Statutes. In addition, local laws and federal laws impact the various services we provide.

The office of County Recorder is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record keeping, information management, financial management and technology management in the County government.

We are the custodians and managers of your most important records and must exercise judgment and implement policy based on our understanding of the laws and regulations that effect the office.  A commitment to excellence is the very foundation of our customer service.

You are invited to browse through our website to learn more about our office and the services we provide. If we can offer assistance to you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us at 636-797-5499.

 

Marlene Castle
County Recorder