Collector's Office

    Welcome to the Moniteau County Collector's homepage. The Collector's office is located on the main level of the Moniteau County Courthouse. Using the south entrance, we are the first office on the left.

Duties of the Collector

    The Collector of Revenue is charged with the duties of collecting the taxes due, as shown on the Assessor's records, and then distributes the funds monthly to the various taxing entities. The Collector's Office prepares tax statements for Personal Property and Real Estate, provides Merchant Licenses to businesses, and conducts the delinquent tax sale in August.

Office Information

  • Personal and Real Estate tax statements are mailed in early November each year. If you do not receive your statement by the end of November, please contact our office immediately.
  • Please inspect your statements to verify that the mailing address, vehicles, and legal description are correct.
  • All tax statements are due upon receipt and become delinquent after December 31st.
  • Failure to receive a statement does not relieve the taxpayer's obligation to pay taxes and any penalty and interest that may apply.
  • Payments can be made in person, by telephone, by mail, or online at this website. Payments may be made with cash, personal check, e-check, money order, or credit card.

Office Hours


REGULAR HOURS- Monday thru Friday, except holidays (Link Under Menu)
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(We are open through the lunch hour)

Courthouse Holiday Closure Schedule

To help plan for paying your taxes, please note that the Moniteau County Courthouse will be
CLOSED on the following dates:

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28
Christmas: Closed starting noon on Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26
New Year's: Closed starting noon on Wednesday, December 31 & all day Thursday, January 1

  • Please make payments or visit for assistance outside of the dates to avoid delays. You may drop off non-cash payments anytime in the secure drop box at the courthouse front walkway. Be sure to include the lower portion of your tax statement(s). The box is emptied daily and at midnight on December 31 for next business day processing.
  • Contact Us

    Phone Number: (573) 796-4521
    Fax Number: (573) 796-3851

    http://www.moniteaucountycollector.com

    Location & Mailing Address

    Moniteau County Courthouse
    Ellen A. Ash, Collector
    200 E. Main Street
    California, MO 65018

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    Ellen A. Ash
    Collector of Revenue
    200 E. Main Street
    California, MO 65018
    Phone: 573-796-4521