Bates County Collector/Treasurer Office

09/01/2026

Administration Building will be closed Monday September 7th

08/19/2026

GUIDELINES FOR TAX SALE
Can also visit batescountycollector.com and click the Tax Sale tab to learn more as well.

08/19/2026

TAX SALE MONDAY AUGUST 24TH @ 10 A.M.

08/18/2026

Exciting things happening in our office….we now have a website!!

batescountycollector.com

Our new software is allowing us to do so much more, but like anything new it takes time to learn and navigate. Our customer service is still top notch but may take a few extra minutes while we learn our way around all the new exciting features. We hope you find our online option just as exciting as we do and hopefully having it at your finger tips beneficial.

“Our mission is to provide quality customer service to the citizens of Bates County while being trustworthy stewards of public funds. The Collector’s office works closely with other county offices to ensure taxpayers’ concerns are resolved. It is my greatest honor to serve as your Bates County...

08/17/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM BATES COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS:

FEE ADJUSTMENTS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 28, 2026:
Following the passage of Missouri Senate Bill 938, signed by Governor Kehoe, a flat $2 statutory fee increase will take effect statewide for recording documents, marriage licenses & land surveys/plats.
The first page recording fee will now be $26, with the same $3 per additional page.
For marriage licenses, the fee will now be $50.
For plats/surveys, there will be an additional $2 for the first page (fees vary by size - contact Recorder's Office for exact fee).
This WILL apply to everything recorded on August 28 beginning at 8:30 am & thereafter. If you plan to mail a document to us any time in August, you may want to take this into account, since it may not reach us until on or after August 28th. If the correct fee is not enclosed, we won't be able to record it until the proper fee is paid.
For any questions, contact the office at (660) 679-6311.

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

A little office update:

Our new software got installed last week (a long fought battle). So far we are all adjusting as well as can be expected and slowly figuring it all out. They have been great about coming in office and training us and always pick up the phone when we call if they aren't here. It will take time to get speedy with the software, but we are still able to provide great customer service. Exciting news is that with this software we will be able to have online payment options, tax receipt look up, and so much more. As soon as the website is up and going I'll make sure to share. So many moving parts to get everything updated and going. So many new and exciting things that come with the upgrade and can't wait to share more when its all finalized. Thank you for patience when calling or coming in until we get more efficient and comfortable with all our new system.

08/03/2026

COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE—Tomorrow is the last day that you can vote early/absentee for the Primary Election on Tuesday. Our office hours for tomorrow are 8:30 to 5:00. We will be open over the lunch hour tomorrow.