Cass County Recorder: Deeds & Records

United States · County Land Records

Cass County Recorder: Search Deeds, Property Records & Find the Correct Office

Looking for a Cass County deed, mortgage, recorded lien or certified property document? Before searching, you need one important detail: which state is your property in?

There are several Cass Counties in the United States. Their recorder offices use different names, search systems, fees and recording rules. A deed recorded in Fargo, North Dakota, for example, will not appear in the Cass County records system serving Harrisonville, Missouri.

This guide identifies the correct government office for nine Cass County jurisdictions, explains the available online deed-search methods, and provides local contact details and practical instructions.

✓ Official county sources ✓ State-specific record systems ✓ Office locations ✓ Copy and filing guidance
Step 1 — Identify Your County

Which Cass County Recorder Are You Looking For?

Choose the state where the land is physically located. The city shown below identifies the county office—not necessarily the city of your property.

Why this matters: A Cass County recorder search is controlled by the state and recording jurisdiction. Identical county names do not mean the records are shared. This page explains the differences so you do not pay the wrong provider or request a deed from the wrong courthouse.
County-by-County Comparison

Cass County Deed Search Systems, Costs and Offices

The fees below describe different services. A recording charge is not the same as an online search charge, and an ordinary copy is not necessarily certified. Check the applicable official office before submitting payment.

State Official System Selected Published Cost Office City
Missouri iCounty online document search County advertises free search registration; recording and copy fees are separate Harrisonville
Indiana Tapestry / Laredo $25 standard deed recording; $55 mortgage recording Logansport
Iowa Cott Systems recorded documents Current county portal terms; fees depend on the service Atlantic
North Dakota NDRIN $7 day access; $30 monthly access; $1/page prints Fargo
Minnesota County Recorder / Registrar online land records Confirm service-specific fees with county Walker
Michigan Tapestry EON / Laredo $8.75 per Tapestry search; $1/page images Cassopolis
Nebraska Nebraska Deeds Online $10 first recording page + $6 each additional page Plattsmouth
Illinois County Clerk & Recorder Use county’s current Clerk fee schedule Virginia
Texas County Clerk public records Verify copy and recording fees with the Clerk Linden
Missouri fee discrepancy: Different official Cass County, Missouri fee materials have displayed different first-page recording amounts. Rather than using an uncertain amount, confirm the current charge directly with the Recorder before recording. This does not affect the county’s advertised free document-search registration.
Practical Deed Search Workflow

How to Search Cass County Recorder Deeds & Property Records

The exact search fields vary by state, but the following workflow helps you identify and retrieve the correct document.

1

Confirm Your State and County

Use the property address, tax bill, deed or other reliable location information to identify the state and Cass County jurisdiction. Choose that state’s recorder office from the selector above.

2

Open the County’s Official Search Route

Use the county office link listed below. Some offices host the index directly; others link to services such as iCounty, NDRIN, Tapestry, Laredo, Cott Systems or Nebraska Deeds Online.

3

Choose the Search Method Available

Look for grantor/grantee name, instrument number, document type, recording date or book-and-page search. Do not assume every county’s recorder system supports street-address searches.

Known owner → Name search | Known instrument → Document number | Older reference → Book and page
4

Check the Correct Property and Document

Review the parties, recording date, document type, instrument reference and legal description. A matching name alone is not enough to establish that the record concerns your property.

5

Look for Related Instruments

When checking a mortgage or lien, search for a satisfaction, release, assignment or other later document. An original mortgage entry alone does not prove the current loan balance or lien status.

6

Request a Certified Copy if Necessary

Save the recording reference. Contact the appropriate county recorder if a lender, court, title company or government agency specifically requests a certified copy rather than a regular printed image.

Verified Local Offices and Micro-Guides

Cass County Recorder Offices by State

Each office below has a different procedure or useful local detail. Select only the office serving the property you are researching.

MISSOURI · HARRISONVILLE

Cass County Recorder of Deeds — Missouri

Deeds, deeds of trust, surveys, plats, recorded restrictions, assignments, releases and other land instruments.

Official MO Recorder ↗

Recorder: Mike Medsker

Address:
102 E. Wall Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Phone: (816) 380-8118

Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM

Office directions ↗

How to Search Missouri Deeds

  1. Open the official Recorder of Deeds page.
  2. Choose Document Search or the county’s free-search registration link.
  3. Register or sign in as requested by the county-linked system.
  4. Search using the available name or recording-reference fields.
  5. Verify document details before obtaining a copy.
County Recorder → Document Search → iCounty

If you know only the address, the Recorder also links to the Cass County assessment address-search service. Use that to identify parcel or owner information before searching recorded documents.

Open MO Document Search ↗ Recorder Fees ↗
INDIANA · LOGANSPORT

Cass County Recorder’s Office — Indiana

Land records dating back to 1829, with online document research through Tapestry and Laredo.

Official IN Recorder ↗

Recorder: Beth Liming

Address:
200 Court Park, Room 102
Logansport, IN 46947

Phone: (574) 753-7810

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM

Recording cutoff: 3:30 PM

Published fees: Deed $25; mortgage $55; certification $5, plus applicable copy charges.

Office directions ↗

Choose Tapestry or Laredo

  1. Open the county Recorder’s Office page.
  2. For an occasional search, follow the Tapestry link. Searches are charged individually; image printing costs extra.
  3. For frequent research, review Laredo subscription instructions and contact the Recorder to establish access.
  4. Select Indiana and Cass County where prompted.
  5. Search by name, document number, recording date or legal description, as supported.

The county states that Laredo provides document images from January 1, 1982 forward. Older records may require other county research methods.

Search Options & Costs ↗
IOWA · ATLANTIC

Cass County Recorder’s Office — Iowa

Official land records, recorded documents, real-estate forms and property-record alerts.

Official IA Recorder ↗

Recorder: Mary Ward

Address:
Cass County Courthouse
5 West 7th Street
Atlantic, IA 50022

Phone: (712) 243-1692

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM

Payment: County lists Visa and MasterCard acceptance; confirm transaction-specific fees.

Office directions ↗

Search Iowa Records Through Cott Systems

  1. Open the official Cass County, Iowa Recorder page.
  2. Under Links, choose Documents 1988 and Forward.
  3. Use the linked Cott Systems recorded-document search.
  4. Enter the available name or other supported search information.
  5. Review results carefully before requesting copies.

The office also links to older online index books and a PropertyCheck fraud-alert signup.

For property valuation rather than a recorded deed, use the county-linked Vanguard Appraisals service.

Open IA Name Search ↗
NORTH DAKOTA · FARGO

Cass County Recorder — North Dakota

Real-estate document search and recording, with online access through the North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN).

Official ND Recorder ↗

Recorder: Greg Larson

Address:
Cass County Courthouse
211 9th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103

Phone: (701) 241-5620

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

Mail: P.O. Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108-2806

Office directions ↗

Search Deeds on NDRIN

  1. Open NDRIN.
  2. Choose the applicable access option: $7 for a 24-hour pass or $30 for a recurring monthly subscription.
  3. Select Cass County and use the available party-name, document-number or book/page fields.
  4. Check the recording reference and image.
  5. Purchase prints if required; the listed print fee is $1 per page.

Older records: The county provides historical index resources to help locate older documents.

The Fargo office also offers public research computers. Viewing documents there is available without a subscription; copies are charged separately.

ND Fees & Access ↗
North Dakota recording detail: Cass County requires a three-inch top margin on the first page for recording information. If that space is missing, the recorder may add a page, potentially changing the recording charge. The published fee schedule lists $20 for documents of 1–6 pages and $65 for 7–25 pages, with additional charges for longer documents and certain defects.
MINNESOTA · WALKER

Cass County Recorder / Registrar of Titles — Minnesota

Real-estate recording and research for abstract property and Torrens registered land.

Official MN Recorder ↗

Address:
Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor
303 Minnesota Avenue W
Walker, MN 56484

Phone: (218) 547-7381

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM

Mail: P.O. Box 3000, Walker, MN 56484-3000

Office directions ↗

Know Whether the Land Is Abstract or Torrens

  1. Open the official Minnesota Recorder page.
  2. Choose Land Records – Online from the related links.
  3. Review the county’s available record-search service.
  4. Determine whether your research concerns abstract records or registered land under the Torrens system.
  5. Use the appropriate recording or Registrar of Titles process for copies and documents.

Minnesota’s Torrens title system is a significant distinction. A certificate of title is not interchangeable with an ordinary abstract-property deed search.

Online Records & Requirements ↗
MICHIGAN · CASSOPOLIS · 2026 PORTAL CHANGE

Cass County Register of Deeds — Michigan

Online and in-office deed records. The county introduced Tapestry EON on June 12, 2026.

Official MI Search Guide ↗

Clerk / Register: Monica McMichael

Address:
120 N. Broadway, Suite 200
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Phone: (269) 445-4464

Email: clerk@cassco.org

Online Tapestry search: $8.75 per search; image copies $1 per page.

Office directions ↗

Use the Updated Tapestry EON System

  1. Open the county’s Recorded Document Search page.
  2. Choose Search Property Records Using Tapestry.
  3. Create or access the requested account and review the $8.75 per-search fee.
  4. Search the available land-record index fields.
  5. Review document information before buying images.

Free in-office alternative: County public workstations provide grantor/grantee research without a search fee. Printed pages cost $1 each.

The Recorder will help identify a latest deed, but does not provide in-depth title abstracts covering every easement, right-of-way or mineral interest.

Tapestry & Laredo Details ↗
NEBRASKA · PLATTSMOUTH

Cass County Register of Deeds — Nebraska

Recorded deeds, mortgages, easements, contracts, releases, assignments and plats.

Official NE Register ↗

Register: Laura Pohlmeier

Address:
346 Main Street, Room 103
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Phone: (402) 296-9330

Hours: 8 AM–4:30 PM, excluding weekends and designated holidays.

Recording: $10 first page; $6 each additional page.

Certified copies: $1.50 per page.

Office directions ↗

Open Nebraska Deeds Online

  1. Visit the Cass County Register of Deeds page.
  2. Select Nebraska Deeds Online Document Search.
  3. Follow the linked service and select the Cass County records available there.
  4. Search using the offered party or document-reference fields.
  5. Confirm the record and current fee before requesting a copy.

The county also provides a documentary tax calculator and real-estate forms through its Register of Deeds resources.

Open NE Search Instructions ↗
ILLINOIS · VIRGINIA

Cass County Clerk & Recorder — Illinois

The County Clerk serves as Recorder of Deeds and maintains recorded real-estate transactions.

Official IL Clerk ↗

County Clerk: Shelly Wessel

Address:
100 E. Springfield Street
Virginia, IL 62691

Mail: P.O. Box 167, Virginia, IL 62691

Phone: (217) 452-2277, Ext. 4

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM

Historical recordings: County says real-estate recordings date back to 1839.

Office directions ↗

Search or Request Illinois Deed Records

  1. Open the official County Clerk & Recorder page.
  2. Find the Land Records section.
  3. Review the county’s instructions and any linked recording or search resources.
  4. Have grantor/grantee names, approximate dates and recording references ready.
  5. Contact the Clerk if you need an older document or a certified copy.

The Clerk’s official page also supplies document-preparation requirements and fee information. Verify the latest charges before recording.

IL Land Records & Fees ↗
TEXAS · LINDEN

Cass County Clerk — Texas Deed Records

Texas land-record documents are recorded through the County Clerk, not a separate county Recorder of Deeds office.

Official TX County Clerk ↗

County Clerk: Amy L. Varnell

Address:
100 E. Houston Street
Linden, TX 75563

Mail: P.O. Box 449, Linden, TX 75563

Phone: (903) 756-5071

Monday–Thursday: 8 AM–noon; 1–4:30 PM

Friday: 8 AM–3:30 PM

Office directions ↗

Search Texas County Clerk Records

  1. Open the official Cass County Clerk page.
  2. Select Search Cass County Public Records.
  3. Read the county’s instructions for searching and purchasing copies.
  4. Search by available name or recording-reference fields.
  5. When searching by book/page, enter the book number as five digits if required by the county’s instructions.
Texas example: Volume 123 → enter 00123 in the book-number field.

The county says records not available on its website must be searched at the Clerk’s office. It also states that personal checks are not accepted.

TX Public Records & Instructions ↗
When You Only Know the Property Address

Can You Search Cass County Deeds by Street Address?

Not every recorder index is designed around street addresses. A deed may be indexed under the names of the parties and a recording number, while a county assessor or GIS database is organized around parcels.

Start With an Assessor or Parcel Search

Use the appropriate county assessor, appraisal or GIS system if you have only an address. Identify the correct parcel and owner information, then return to the recorder’s name or document search.

Missouri example: The Cass County Recorder links directly to the county’s assessment address-search service.

Open Cass County MO Address Search ↗

Do Not Rely on an Address Alone

Street names can change, properties may be subdivided, and a deed’s legal description may not match today’s mailing address. Check the legal description, parties and recording reference before assuming a document belongs to the correct parcel.

If your county’s online index does not support the search you need, ask the recording office what reference information is useful.

Record accuracy tip: An assessor’s listed owner can help you search, but an assessment record does not establish legal title. A recorder’s deed image can help trace transfers, but a complete title examination may require additional instruments and professional review.
Document Decoder

Which Cass County Recorded Document Do You Need?

Document Typical Purpose Important Detail to Check
Deed Records the conveyance of an interest in real property. Grantor, grantee, date, legal description and recording reference.
Mortgage / Deed of Trust Documents an interest securing a loan. Borrower, lender, original recording and later releases.
Mortgage Satisfaction / Release Records release or satisfaction of a specified encumbrance. Reference to the original recorded mortgage or lien.
Easement May grant access, utilities or other limited property rights. Legal description, benefited land and scope of rights.
Plat / Survey Depicts certain boundaries, subdivisions or related land information. Recorded plat number, lot, block and applicable restrictions.
Corrective Instrument May correct information in an earlier recorded document. Original reference and the nature of the correction.
Need to check every lien or ownership interest? A basic name search may miss some relevant documents, including instruments indexed under previous owners or different legal names. A proper title search may require broader research and a qualified title professional or attorney.
Troubleshooting

Why Your Cass County Deed Search Might Fail

Wrong Cass County

Check the state and office city. A search against the wrong Cass County will not return the local transaction you need.

Name Does Not Match

Try known former owners, legal business names, trust names or alternate spellings. Use a wider date range if the system allows it.

Record Is Not Online

Some systems have limits on historical indexed records or image availability. Ask the correct office about older books or in-person research.

A practical example: If a deed was recorded decades ago, an online image database beginning in the 1980s may not provide the original image through its normal search view. The document may still exist in older county records.
Finish the Task

What to Do After Finding Your Cass County Deed

If You Found the Correct Deed

Save the recording number or book/page, document date and party names. Obtain the image or request a certified copy if the receiving organization requires one.

If You Found an Unfamiliar Lien

Check for related releases and assignments. Do not assume the lien is currently enforceable or unenforceable without examining the underlying records and applicable law.

If a Deed Appears Incorrect

Compare the recorded document with closing papers and earlier instruments. Ask the document preparer, title company or qualified attorney about appropriate correction procedures.

If You Cannot Find Your Property

Return to the correct county assessor or mapping system, confirm the jurisdiction and legal description, then contact the recorder with the names and dates you know.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cass County Recorder FAQs

Which state has the Cass County Recorder?

Several states have a Cass County recording office, including Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, Illinois and Texas. The official name varies by state. Choose the county where the property is located.

Can I search Cass County deed records online?

Yes, several Cass County jurisdictions provide online land-record access. Missouri links to iCounty, Indiana uses Tapestry and Laredo, North Dakota uses NDRIN, Michigan offers Tapestry EON, and Iowa links to Cott Systems. Access methods and costs differ.

Is a Cass County recorder search free?

It depends on the state and service. Cass County, Missouri advertises free document-search registration. North Dakota’s NDRIN uses paid access, Michigan’s Tapestry EON charges per search, and some counties offer free in-office research with charges for copies.

Where is the Cass County Recorder in North Dakota?

The Recorder is at the Cass County Courthouse, 211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103. The office phone is (701) 241-5620.

What is the Cass County Recorder address in Indiana?

The office is at 200 Court Park, Room 102, Logansport, IN 46947. The phone number is (574) 753-7810. The county lists recording hours ending at 3:30 PM.

How much does a Cass County deed copy cost?

Copy fees vary by jurisdiction and certification requirements. For example, North Dakota lists ordinary copies at $1 per page and certified copies at $5 for the first page plus $2 for each additional page. Michigan lists document-image copies at $1 per page through its search system.

Can I search a deed with only a street address?

Some recorder systems do not support address searching. Start with the correct county assessor, appraisal or GIS service to identify the parcel and possible owner names, then use those details in the recorder’s available search fields.

Does the recorder determine who legally owns a property?

The recorder preserves and indexes documents affecting real property. A recorded deed is useful evidence of a transaction, but a search result alone does not conclusively establish clear or marketable title. More complete research may be needed.

Can a Cass County Recorder prepare a deed for me?

Recording offices generally do not prepare legal transfer documents or provide legal advice. For example, the official Missouri and Iowa offices expressly state that staff do not prepare documents for customers. Use a qualified title professional or attorney when necessary.

Official Sources and Editorial Review

Reviewed: October 25, 2026.

This article uses official county Recorder, Register of Deeds and County Clerk sources for the jurisdictions discussed. Primary references include:

County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent educational website. It is not affiliated with any of the government offices listed above and does not issue property records or certified copies.

Recording fees, portal functions, office schedules and legal requirements may change. Confirm transaction-specific information directly with the responsible office. Nothing here constitutes legal advice or a title examination.

Public property data is not a consumer report and should not be used as a substitute for legally compliant employment, tenant, credit or insurance screening.

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