Lewis County, MO Property Records
Property records in Lewis, Missouri, document key details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, transfers, plats, and recorded instruments such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax history, confirm legal descriptions, or evaluate property characteristics.
Official Lewis property records are maintained by county offices, typically including the Lewis County Assessor for parcel and valuation data, the Recorder of Deeds for recorded land documents, and the Collector for tax-related information. Users can begin with the county’s online resources, such as the Lewis County Assessor property records search, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and official assistance.
Lewis County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Lewis County is an affordable market in northeast Missouri. The median rent is $648, below the state's $704 and the national $840.25, and the median home value of $123,000 is under both Missouri's $137,500 and the national $173,750.
The county's median property tax rate is 0.77%, essentially level with the state's 0.76% and slightly above the national 0.74%. Taxes are therefore in line with typical rates, applied to lower home values.
The median household income is $53,575.50, a little under Missouri's $55,167 and below the national $65,108. Unemployment is 2.28%, close to the state's 2.24% and below the national 2.87%, so employment conditions are steady.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 16.22% of homes, lower than the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%. In all, the figures show a mostly owner-occupied county with low rents and home prices, average tax rates, and modest incomes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lewis
Lewis County property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosures. The county has 9,066 total parcels, including 5,095 residential and 345 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.35% of the population. The recorder holds 9,044 deed records and 5,990 mortgage records, with valuation data on 1,640 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,066 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,095 |
| Commercial Parcels | 345 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.35% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 9,044 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,990 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,640 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 14 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender to another, and a release documents that the debt was satisfied and the lien cleared from the property.
Lewis County has 8,039 assignment and release records, made up of 773 assignment documents, 7,239 release documents, and 27 other documents. Assignments were recorded from April 5, 2007, through July 30, 2025, and releases from April 2, 2007, through September 3, 2025.
Researchers, buyers, and owners can use these records to confirm that earlier mortgages were released, trace a loan through its holders, and spot liens that may still be open. That makes them valuable before a sale or refinance, and the date range helps focus a search.
How to Search Lewis County, MO Property Records
Property records in Lewis County are kept by county offices in Monticello. The Lewis County Recorder of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases, while assessment records cover the county's 9,066 parcels for 2024.
To search recorded documents, use the Lewis County official records search, the online portal for deeds and mortgages. Title companies and other filers can submit documents through the Lewis County eRecording portal. For office details, visit the Lewis County Recorder of Deeds page.
The Recorder of Deeds is at 100 E Lafayette, Monticello, MO 63457, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 573-767-5440 with questions.
Before you search, collect an owner name, a property address, or an approximate recording date. Start with the most complete details, review the results, and open the document that matches. If it is not online, contact the office.
Lewis Registrar of Deeds
The Lewis County Probate Office is located at 100 E Lafayette, Monticello, MO, 63457 and can be reached at 573-767-5440. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through lewismo.icounty.com or the official website lewiscountymo.org.
Lewis County Recorder of Deeds
Lewis County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lewis County property records by address?
Use the Lewis County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. For assessment information by address, contact the county assessor in Monticello, or call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-767-5440.
How can I find property owners in Lewis County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name in the official records search to find the deeds that show who holds title. For assessment-based owner details, ask at the courthouse in Monticello or call 573-767-5440.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lewis County?
The county assessor sets assessed values, and the latest assessment year on file is 2024, with an assessor update on February 7, 2025. Contact the Lewis County assessor in Monticello about a specific parcel, or call the Recorder's office at 573-767-5440.
Where can I find Lewis County property tax bills and payment records?
The county collector handles property tax bills and payments in Missouri. Contact the Lewis County collector at the courthouse in Monticello for a bill or payment record. The Recorder of Deeds at 100 E Lafayette, 573-767-5440, can direct you.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lewis County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are kept by the Lewis County Recorder of Deeds. Search them in the official records search or visit the Recorder of Deeds page. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Lewis County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 9,066 parcels come from county assessment and mapping offices. Visit the Lewis County Recorder of Deeds page or call 573-767-5440 to ask which office maintains maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lewis County?
Permits and zoning depend on the property's location. Towns in Lewis County handle their own rules, while rural parcels fall under county offices. Ask at the courthouse in Monticello or call the Recorder at 573-767-5440 for the proper contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lewis County?
No ready-made owner list is published. The official records search is built for individual lookups. For a larger request, call the Lewis County Recorder of Deeds at 573-767-5440 and ask what can be provided.