Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clay, MO
Clay (population 265,032) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (standard); $49.00 (non-standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $25 fee to record a non-standard document)
- Mailing address
- 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068
- Phone
- 816-407-3550 (fax 816-407-3551)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 Clay County Recorder of Deeds at 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (standard); $49.00 (non-standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $25 fee to record a non-standard document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clay
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 Clay 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.
Clay recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay?
The Clay County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (standard); $49.00 (non-standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $25 fee to record a non-standard document). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay?
Mail recordings to Clay County Recorder of Deeds: 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068 (816-407-3550 (fax 816-407-3551)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clay? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.