Lake of the Ozarks / Osage Region
Benton County's online land index starts in 1962
Benton County's Recorder says the online land-record index reaches back to January 1962, while older records remain in books and microfilm at the office.
For Benton County land records, January 1962 is the line to remember. The online iCounty search reaches back to items recorded from that month to the present.
The search is an index, not a free copy of every deed. It can show names, abbreviated legal descriptions, dates, and related information. If you need the actual deed or recorded document, expect to order a copy online or work directly with the Recorder’s office.
Older records take one more step. Anything before January 1962 sits in books and on microfilm at the office. That can matter for lake cabins, inherited land, and family properties that have passed through several hands. Start online for the index, but do not assume the online index is the whole land story.
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