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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Cape Girardeau standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Cape Girardeau for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Cape Girardeau recorder in person.
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