Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clinton, MO
Clinton (population 21,661) records real-property documents through the Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clinton County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (effective since 7/1/2001, standard MO statutory recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document penalty (if applicable, statewide MO norm +$25); plat 18x24 $44, 36x48 $69; copy $2 first page/$1 addl, +$3 for certification)
- Mailing address
- Clinton County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477
- Phone
- 816-539-3719
- Checks payable to
- Clinton County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly published; MO statutory standard requires 3-inch top margin on first page for recording stamp
Can you e-record in Clinton?
Yes. Clinton accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clinton, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Clinton 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 CSC, or by mail to Clinton County Recorder of Deeds at Clinton County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (effective since 7/1/2001, standard MO statutory recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document penalty (if applicable, statewide MO norm +$25); plat 18x24 $44, 36x48 $69; copy $2 first page/$1 addl, +$3 for certification)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clinton
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 Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clinton?
The Clinton County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (effective since 7/1/2001, standard MO statutory recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document penalty (if applicable, statewide MO norm +$25); plat 18x24 $44, 36x48 $69; copy $2 first page/$1 addl, +$3 for certification), with checks payable to Clinton County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clinton?
Yes. Clinton accepts electronic recording through 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 Clinton?
Mail recordings to Clinton County Recorder of Deeds: Clinton County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816-539-3719).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clinton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clinton 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 Clinton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clinton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.