Access Audrain County Property Tax Records

Audrain County property tax records are available through the county offices at the courthouse in Mexico, Missouri. The assessor and collector each maintain records that you can search online or request in person. Audrain County has an online tax payment portal through InvoiceCloud and a Missouri Assessors portal for property lookups. Whether you need your current tax bill, a past payment receipt, or assessment details for a parcel, this page shows you how to get that data from the right Audrain County office.

Audrain County Assessor Tax Records

Melissa Maupin is the Audrain County Assessor. Her office is in Room 106 of the Audrain County Courthouse at 101 N. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265. The phone number is 573-473-5827. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Audrain County Assessor's Office mails assessment lists in early January. For 2026, the lists went out on January 2. If you did not get yours by January 15, the office asks that you call them right away. Assessment lists are due back by March 1. You can mail your form back, e-file through the website, or drop it off in person. The assessor does not accept assessments by fax or email. That is a firm policy in Audrain County.

All vehicles in Audrain County are assessed by VIN. You need to list the series of your vehicle on the form. If you leave the series blank, the assessor uses the most expensive series by default, which means a higher tax bill. For items you no longer own, draw a line through that entry on the assessment form. If you owned any personal property on January 1 of the tax year, including vehicles, trailers, campers, boats, motors, farm equipment, or livestock, you have to file a list.

The assessor also offers online tools for personal property search, real estate search, building search, and maps through the Audrain County website.

Audrain County Collector of Revenue

Amy LeCount serves as the Audrain County Collector. Her office is in Room 103 of the courthouse. Call 573-473-5824 for tax payment questions.

The Audrain County Collector accepts several payment methods. You can pay with cash, personal check, cashier's check, or money order. Credit cards are accepted too, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. There is a 2.5% fee on credit card payments with a $1.95 minimum. E-check payments carry a $4.95 fee. The collector does not accept phone payments for security and liability reasons.

Property taxes in Audrain County are assessed on what you own January 1. You owe for the entire year even if you sell the property or move. Personal property taxes must be paid before you can get your vehicle license plates issued or renewed. If you need a duplicate paid tax receipt, the collector charges $1.00 each. You can get them in person, by email, or by mail.

Audrain County Online Tax Payment

Audrain County uses the InvoiceCloud portal for online tax payments. The system lets you set up autopay, pay by text, receive bill-ready notifications, and schedule future payments. You need to register for a customer portal account to use the advanced features. The DEVNET system handles the tax search and payment processing on the back end.

You can search for your Audrain County tax bill on the site by selecting the type of taxes, clicking on the title, and searching by name, address, or parcel number. The same portal handles both personal property and real estate tax payments.

Note: An online payment receipt is not the same as an official paid tax receipt for vehicle registration in Missouri.

Audrain County Property Tax Key Dates

Audrain County follows the standard Missouri property tax calendar. The assessment date is January 1. Assessment lists are due March 1. The Board of Equalization meets starting the third Monday in July, and you must file any appointment requests with the board by the second Monday in July. Notices of value changes go out by June 15. The assessor turns over totals to the county clerk by July 1. The deadline for appeals to the State Tax Commission is September 30. Tax bills are due December 31.

Audrain County holds an annual tax sale for delinquent real estate. Registration forms for bidders are available on the collector's website. The county offers forms for in-state bidders, out-of-state bidders, proxy bidders, and business entities. All forms and guidelines follow the State Tax Commission procedure manual. Property taxes in Audrain County are calculated based on assessed values set by RSMo 137.115.

For senior residents, the Missouri Property Tax Credit offers up to $1,100 back. The Missouri Association of Counties and Missouri State Assessors Association both have Audrain County listings with full contact information.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Audrain County in central Missouri. Each one manages its own property tax records.