Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau (population 83,999) records real-property documents through the Cape Girardeau 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.
Cape Girardeau recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 additional; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds, 1 Barton Square, Suite 202, Jackson, MO 63755
- Phone
- (573) 243-8123
- Checks payable to
- Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Optional cover page allowed if first page lacks space for required recording info (adds to page count); not otherwise mandatory
Can you e-record in Cape Girardeau?
Yes. Cape Girardeau accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Cape Girardeau 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 electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds at Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds, 1 Barton Square, Suite 202, Jackson, MO 63755.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 additional; certification $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cape Girardeau
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Cape Girardeau property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Cape Girardeau recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cape Girardeau?
The Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 additional; certification $1/document), with checks payable to Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cape Girardeau?
Yes. Cape Girardeau accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Cape Girardeau?
Mail recordings to Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds: Cape Girardeau County Recorder of Deeds, 1 Barton Square, Suite 202, Jackson, MO 63755 ((573) 243-8123).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cape Girardeau?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cape Girardeau to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Cape Girardeau recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cape Girardeau? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.