Platte County, MO Property Records
Property records in Platte, Missouri provide official information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, legal descriptions, tax history, transfers, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, lenders, researchers, and legal professionals who need to verify ownership, review property details, estimate tax obligations, or confirm recorded interests in a parcel.
Users can access official Platte property records through Platte County government offices, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded land documents. Online tools and office contact details are available through the county’s official website, where users can begin a Platte property records search or find guidance on requesting records directly from the appropriate department.
Platte County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Platte County is one of Missouri's higher-cost counties. The median rent is $1,130, compared with $704 across the state and $840.25 nationally. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.41% of occupied homes, above the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%, reflecting a sizeable rental market within the Kansas City area.
The median home value is $274,050, roughly double the Missouri median of $137,500 and well above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.97% is higher than both the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay more in tax as well as on the purchase price.
Median household income is $85,777.50, far above the state's $55,167 and the national $65,108, which helps offset the higher housing costs. The unemployment rate of 2.6% is above the state's 2.24% but below the national 2.87%.
In short, Platte County combines high incomes with high rents, home values, and tax rates, making it a premium market within Missouri.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Platte
Platte County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 45,167 total parcels, with tax records covering 93.79% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 108,034 deeds and 102,534 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 34,136 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 45,167 |
| Residential Parcels | 39,223 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,911 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.79% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 108,034 |
| Mortgage Records | 102,534 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 34,136 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,592 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Platte County has 113,676 assignment and release records available. They include 12,211 assignment documents, recorded from January 6, 2005, through September 2, 2025, and 101,355 release documents, recorded from January 4, 2005, through September 3, 2025, along with 110 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to see who holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were released, and follow a loan between lenders before a sale or refinance. Recorded documents can be searched through the Platte County official records search.
How to Search Platte County, MO Property Records
Platte County's property records cover 45,167 parcels and include assessment details, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. Deed and mortgage records in the data reach back to January 4, 1999, giving a long recorded history.
The Platte County Recorder of Deeds page describes the office and its services. The office is at 415 Third St., Platte City, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 816-858-3326. To search recorded documents online, use the Platte County official records search.
Have a property address, owner name, or document type ready. Enter the most specific detail you have, narrow by date if needed, and open the record that matches your property to view its recording information.
If a search does not return what you expect, try alternate name spellings or call the Recorder of Deeds for assistance.
Platte Registrar of Deeds
The Platte County Probate Office is located at 415 Third St., Platte City, MO, 64079 and can be reached at 816-858-3326. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through plattemo.icounty.com or the official website co.platte.mo.us.
Platte County Recorder of Deeds
Platte County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Platte County property records by address?
Use the Platte County official records search to find recorded documents connected to an address. For assessment details on a parcel, call the Platte County Recorder of Deeds at 816-858-3326 and ask which office holds the record you need.
How can I find property owners in Platte County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name or address in the official records search and open the most recent deed. The Recorder of Deeds at 415 Third St., Platte City, can also assist in person on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Platte County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor. Platte County's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on September 1, 2025. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 816-858-3326 to be directed to the assessor's office for a specific parcel.
Where can I find Platte County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills come from the county collector. The Platte County website lists county offices and contacts. You can also call 816-858-3326 and ask the Recorder of Deeds to point you to the correct office for bills and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Platte County?
The Platte County Recorder of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them through the official records search, or visit 415 Third St., Platte City, MO 64079, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The phone number is 816-858-3326.
Where can I access Platte County parcel maps and GIS information?
Platte County has 45,167 parcels. A map viewer is not listed in the county data, so call the Recorder of Deeds at 816-858-3326 to ask which office provides parcel maps, or browse the Platte County website for GIS and mapping contacts.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Platte County?
Permits and zoning depend on whether a property lies in a city such as Platte City or in unincorporated county land. Contact the local jurisdiction before building. The Platte County website lists county offices, and 816-858-3326 can help you find the right department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Platte County?
Online tools are designed for single-property lookups. For a list, search the official records search record by record, or call the Recorder of Deeds at 816-858-3326 to ask whether bulk data requests are available.