Find Reynolds County Property Tax Records

Reynolds County property tax records are managed by the collector and assessor in Centerville, Missouri. You can search for real estate and personal property tax bills, check payment history, and view assessed values through the county offices. Reynolds County offers online tax payments through its web portal. The collector keeps all payment records for public access. If you need a tax receipt, want to look up what you owe, or are checking on a past payment, the Reynolds County offices in the courthouse can help you find the right property tax records quickly.

Reynolds County Tax Collector Office

Collector Denise Smith runs the tax collection office in Reynolds County. Her mailing address is PO Box 17, Centerville, MO 63633. Call 573-648-2494 ext. 124 for help. The fax number is 573-648-2061. You can email reycocol@reynoldscounty-mo.gov. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deputy Clerk Anesha Lester (ext. 133) and Clerk Cindy Jenkins (ext. 123) also help with tax record questions.

Reynolds County gives you four ways to pay your property taxes. You can come to the courthouse in person. You can mail your payment. A drop box sits at the collector's door on the south side of the building. And you can pay online through the county's Clear Basin Systems portal. Online payments accept credit cards with a convenience fee. The collector does not keep that fee. Tax statements go out the last day of October. If you have not received your bill by the second week of November, contact the office. All taxes are due by December 31. The postmark on a mailed check determines whether your payment is on time.

Note: Not getting a tax bill does not excuse you from paying on time in Reynolds County.

Reynolds County Property Tax Assessment

The Reynolds County Assessor sets the market value for all real estate and personal property. Taxes are assessed on what you own as of January 1. Bills go out in November. Everything is due by December 31. The same rules apply to both real estate and personal property.

For real estate, the tax bill shows the name on record at the recorder of deeds office. If you sold your property, make sure the new owner recorded the deed. Let the collector know about any change of ownership. If you have a mortgage, your lender may escrow your taxes. The collector can forward tax information to your mortgage company if requested. But double check with your lender to make sure the right amount goes to the right parcel. Reynolds County is not responsible for errors in mortgage company data.

Personal property is assessed on items you owned on January 1. The bill comes in November of the same year. This means there is about a full year gap between the assessment date and when you pay. You must file your personal property declaration by March 1 each year. Late filings bring penalties of $15 to $105 under RSMo 137.280. Residential real property is assessed at 19% of market value per RSMo 137.115. Agricultural land is 12%. Commercial goes at 32%.

Reynolds County Tax Records and Deeds

The Reynolds County Recorder of Deeds, Myra Turner, maintains all real estate documents. Her office is at PO Box 76, 2319 Green Street, Centerville, MO 63633. Call 573-648-2494 ext. 129. The office records deeds, maintains marriage licenses, files state and federal tax liens, and handles military discharge documents. E-Recording is now accepted. Documents received after 3:30 p.m. are recorded the next business day.

The Missouri Counties directory for Reynolds County lists all county offices with their contact details.

This directory helps you find the right Reynolds County office for tax receipts, deed records, or assessment questions.

If you need a past tax receipt, the Reynolds County Collector website has online search tools. You can also request copies by mail or in person. Missouri law requires a personal property tax receipt or waiver before you can get your vehicle plates renewed. The collector issues these receipts. For old archived records that are not online, call the office directly at 573-648-2494.

Appeal Reynolds County Tax Values

If your property seems overvalued, start with the local Board of Equalization. File your appeal with the Reynolds County Clerk before the third Monday in June. The board meets in July. Bring any evidence you have for a lower value.

If the board does not lower your assessment, you can take it to the Missouri State Tax Commission by September 30. There is no fee for residential appeals at the state level. The commission posts forms and instructions on their website to help you through the process. Missouri's property tax credit program through the Department of Revenue may also help seniors and disabled homeowners offset some of their tax costs, with a maximum credit of $1,100 for homeowners.

Nearby Counties Property Tax Records

These counties border Reynolds County and each has its own collector and assessor for property tax records.