What is required to license my vehicle in Clay County?
Contact your local DMV.
When should I fill out a change of address form?
Anytime you move into Clay County, within Clay County, or out of Clay County, you need to let Clay County know. Please only fill out this form for personal property (non-real estate) tax purposes. You also need to notify the Assessor's office of your old county of residence (if moving into Clay County) or your
Who pays the tax bill if I get a divorce?
The tax responsibility goes to the owner of record on January 1. If property is owned jointly and the court order dissolving the marriage does not address tax liability, both parties are jointly responsible for taxes. Neither party can obtain a statement of no taxes due until the tax liability is satisfied. If you are
I was not a Clay County resident on January 1st but I live here now. Why can’t I just be assessed here?
Missouri law states that you must claim your personal property in the county you resided in on January 1st. We would be happy to put you on our mailing list for the next year. Please contact our office at (816) 407-3500.
What is Personal Property?
According to MO State Statute 137.075 “Persons owning or holding tangible personal property on the 1st day of January shall be liable for taxes.” Personal property includes all motor vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, motors, mobile homes, aircraft, farm machinery, livestock and grain. The Assessor sends out assessment lists at the end of each