St. Louis County Property Search
The County Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining all property documents in St. Louis County, Missouri. St Louis property documents refer to all property and property ownership records, including deeds of trust, easements, mortgages, assignments, and trustee's deeds. In St. Louis County, property records are considered a part of St. Louis County Public Records and are thus available to members of the public who request them. However, only recorded documents are usually available to be searched. Property documents must meet the following requirements to be recorded:
- The document size should be 8 ½ x 11" white, light-colored, 20# paper without watermarks or logos.
- One-sided print in black or dark ink
- The First page of each document should have a margin of top 3" space from left to right.
- All subsequent pages should have a minimum of ¾" margins.
- The first page of every document (excluding plats and surveys) must contain the document title, document date, grantor and grantee's names, legal description, any statutory addresses, and Reference book and page (if required)
- The minimum font size is 10-point, but non-essential information like form numbers, return addresses, and page numbers can be in 8-point
- The document must include signatures made with black or dark ink
- The signer's name must be printed or stamped beneath the signature
- All documents can be stapled for presentation, but avoid continuous forms or permanent binding
All documents that meet the Missouri Document Formatting Standards cost $24 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. However, documents not meeting the standards attract an additional $25 fee. All recorded property documents in St Loius County are public records. Therefore, residents can conduct a property search to retrieve them. A search can be conducted online, by mail, or in person at the Recorder's Office.
Are St. Louis County Property Records Public?
Yes. Per Missouri Open Records Law, all property records maintained by record custodians are available to the public. Therefore, anyone can request property records from any record custodian's Office.
What Do St. Louis County Property Records Contain?
Typically, St. Louis property records contain extensive information about a property whose documents are filed with the county recorder. When a property record search is conducted, requesters should be able to retrieve the following property information:
- Ownership/Assessment
Ownership and Legal Information: Including locator number, tax district, site code, owner's name, taxing address, care-of name, mailing address, subdivision book-page and name, assessor's book-page, city name, city and destination code, tax year, lot number and dimensions, legal description, tax code-description, deed document number, deed book and page, deed index list, block number, total acres, land use code, deed type, and trash, school and county council districts.
- Assessment information (property class, appraised land, improvements, and total, and assessed land, improvements, and total)
- Property
- Dwelling information (locator number, card number, stories, style, effective year, rooms, full/half baths, remodeled kitchen, basement, basement garage, fuel type, attic, recreation room area, wood fireplaces/stacks, ground floor area, grade, tax year, total living units, external wall type, year built, remodeled year, bedrooms, fixtures, remodeled bath, heat, heat system type, interior/exterior condition, finished basement area, metal fireplaces, total living area, and C.D.U. Code - name.
- Sale information (sale date, sale price, sale type, sale validity code-name, and book page)
- Other buildings and yard information (description, year built, units, total area, grade, and condition)
- Sketch (property sketch image, key, area, description, floor, and total living area)
- Tax info & receipt (tax year, tax, interest, penalties, other charges, total tax, amount paid and date paid, and tax rate information)
- Property taxes and tax History (tax year, owner name, tax code, sewer lateral fee, total assessed value, amount due, amount paid, and date paid)
- Documents (tax year, document title, date, and downloadable document)
Where to Perform a St. Louis County Property Lookup
The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds provides access to property records online, by mail, or in person. Before a requester can obtain a copy of a deed, they must find the information about the property on St. Louis County's website. Look for the "Real Estate Information" tool and search. Click on the property to pull up the necessary information. Click on 'View Deed Index Information' to view recording details.
Online requests can be made via the Deed Search tools provided by third-party vendors. The first third-party vendor provides a downloadable application that professionals like title insurance firms and real estate agencies can only assess. This tool is designed for individuals who need daily and/or extensive access to property records. Here is how to use the tool:
- Download and fill out the subscriber information application.
- To create an account, submit the form to the Office by email, fax, or mail.
Recorder of Deeds
Attention: Office Manager - Laredo
41 South Central Ave
Clayton, MO 63105
Fax: (314) 615-4964
Email: Deeds@stlouiscountymo.gov
The application will be processed within two business days. The applicant can download and install the search tool application from a third-party website. Begin the application and enter the User Name and Password included in the application form.
The second third-party vendor provides a tool for the occasional user to request property documents recorded in St. Louis County. The requester must know the property's locator number to search. Each search costs $6.95 and an additional $1 for each printed image. Payments can be made via credit card. The third vendor provides a deed search tool designed for professionals like title plants or real estate agencies. These professionals can receive property documents at a bulk rate.
Mail applications can be made by submitting a Deed Copy Order Form with the necessary fees (in the form of a check or money order) to the Recorder of Deeds office. The form and the fees must be submitted alongside a self-addressed, stamped standard business size envelope or postage cost to:
Recorder of Deeds
Attn: Copy Department
41 South Central Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
The in-person requester must schedule an appointment using the deed recording scheduler to visit the Office. Individuals can schedule a date and time for them to visit. Appointments can only be made during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM) in one-hour time blocks. After scheduling an appointment, requesters could use the public workstations available at the Office to search for property records.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in St. Louis County
A property owner lookup can be conducted online or in person at the St. Louis County Assessor's Office. Online requests can be made via the Real Estate Information tool available on the assessor's website. The search criteria are by locator number, property address, or subdivision name. Upon submitting the search, the property information, including owner name, will be displayed.
In-person requests can be made at the Assessor's Office. Requests must be made during business hours from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Basic property information, excluding owner name, will be required to complete the search.
How to Find St. Louis County Property Records Online
Requesters can find St. Louis County property records online on several record custodian websites. For example, here is how to find property records online on the St. Louis Department of Revenue (DOR) website:
- Visit the DOR website.
- Scroll down and click the "Real Estate Property Information" link
- Conduct a search by locator number, name, property address, or subdivision name
Alternatively, a requester can find St. Louis County property records on third-party aggregate databases. The property name or address would be required to facilitate the search. Most times, basic information can be retrieved for free, but a fee will be charged for advanced searches. Always check with the record custodian to determine the accuracy of the property information retrieved from third-party websites.
How to Find Property Owner by Address Free in St. Louis
The St. Louis County Assessor's Office has a Real Estate Property Search tool that used to find information about property owners. The requester can search by property address via this search tool. The street number, direction, street name, and suffix will be required to search. The search result will reveal property information, including the owner's name. A requester can also visit the Office to find property ownership information. Provide the property's address to the record staff and pay the necessary fees to retrieve the desired property record.
St. Louis County Property Tax Lookup
Prospective property buyers conduct tax lookups in St. Louis to check for outstanding tax bills on a property before purchasing it. This helps to reduce the cost they will incur on the property after purchase. A St. Louis County property tax lookup can be conducted online or in person at the Department of Revenue (DOR). To make an online request, scroll down the DOR website and click the "Real Estate Information/Receipts" icon. This will lead to the Real Estate Tax Search tool. The search criteria are by locator number, name, property address, or subdivision name. Individuals who want to retrieve tax information on personal properties can use the personal property information tool. The search criteria are by account number, owner name, business/lessee name, or address. In-person requests can be made at the Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The property owner's name or property address will be required to complete the search. The requester would be given the desired property tax record upon payment of the required fees. The Department is located at:
St. Louis Department of Revenue
41 South Central
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-5000
How to Find St. Louis County Property Appraiser
The Missouri Division of Professional Registration provides an online search tool for finding St. Louis County property appraisers. To locate this too:
- Click on the "professions" menu at the top bar
- Click the "Appraisers, Real Estate" link under the "Listings of Professions" section, which leads to the Real Estate Appraisers Commission page
- Click the "Online Appraisers Search" to find property appraisers in St. Louis County
Alternatively, individuals can visit the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission to search for St. Louis County property appraisers. All in-person requests must be made during office hours. The Commission is located at:
Real Estate Appraisers Commission
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
Phone: (573) 751-0038
Fax: (573) 526-3489
TTY: (800) 735-2966
Voice Relay: (800) 735-2466
Email: reacom@pr.mo.gov
St. Louis County Property Assessor
Missouri law requires the property assessor to calculate the market value of all properties in St. Louis County. They are responsible for analyzing real estate trends, maintaining valid property ownership information, and updating property characteristics. The County Assessor can be contacted at:
St. Louis County Assessor
41 South Central Avenue, 3rd floor
Clayton, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 615-2555
Email: Assessor@stlouiscountymo.gov
