Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bates, MO
Bates (population 16,512) records real-property documents through the Bates County Recorder of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Bates recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bates County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty; copies $1.00/page; marriage license $48.00 (cash only))
- Mailing address
- Bates County Administration Building, 103 W. Dakota, Room 3, Butler, MO 64730
- Phone
- (660) 386-7776, Option 5
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required — 'A cover page for the document is not required, but a filer may choose to present a cover page and it will [be] recorded as the first page of the document'
Can you e-record in Bates?
Bates records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Bates, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Bates formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Bates County Recorder of Deeds at Bates County Administration Building, 103 W. Dakota, Room 3, Butler, MO 64730.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty; copies $1.00/page; marriage license $48.00 (cash only))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bates standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bates recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bates?
The Bates County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty; copies $1.00/page; marriage license $48.00 (cash only)). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bates?
Bates records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Bates?
Mail recordings to Bates County Recorder of Deeds: Bates County Administration Building, 103 W. Dakota, Room 3, Butler, MO 64730 ((660) 386-7776, Option 5).
Can Jurably record my document in Bates for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bates recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.