Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cedar, MO
Cedar (population 14,888) records real-property documents through the Cedar 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.
Cedar recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cedar County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$5 per item for documents releasing/assigning more than one item; copies $2 first page/$1 additional page; certification $1; no refunds for overpayment)
- Mailing address
- 113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785
- Phone
- 417-276-6700 ext. 246 or 247
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not required (statewide standard, optional cover page) — see https://cedarcountymo.gov/recorder/recording-requirements
Can you e-record in Cedar?
Yes. Cedar accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Cedar, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Cedar 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Cedar County Recorder of Deeds at 113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$5 per item for documents releasing/assigning more than one item; copies $2 first page/$1 additional page; certification $1; no refunds for overpayment)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cedar
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 Cedar 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.
Cedar recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cedar?
The Cedar County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$5 per item for documents releasing/assigning more than one item; copies $2 first page/$1 additional page; certification $1; no refunds for overpayment). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cedar?
Yes. Cedar accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Cedar?
Mail recordings to Cedar County Recorder of Deeds: 113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785 (417-276-6700 ext. 246 or 247).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cedar?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cedar 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 Cedar recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cedar? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.