Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in DeKalb, MO
DeKalb (population 9,795) records real-property documents through the DeKalb 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.
DeKalb recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 standard document, first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: standard fee + $25; plats 18x24 $44 (+$25/addl pg), 24x36 $69 (+$25/addl pg); surveys 18x24 $24 (+$5/addl pg), 24x36 $29 (+$5/addl pg); UCC fixture filing $24/$3; federal tax lien $9 (discharge $7.50); state tax lien $3 (discharge $1.50); military discharges no charge)
- Mailing address
- DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 248, Maysville, MO 64469
- Phone
- 816-449-5010 #6
- Checks payable to
- DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Office policy does not accept 'blanket' documents; formatted document-standards page referenced on official site for full requirements
Can you e-record in DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets DeKalb 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 DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds at DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 248, Maysville, MO 64469.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 standard document, first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: standard fee + $25; plats 18x24 $44 (+$25/addl pg), 24x36 $69 (+$25/addl pg); surveys 18x24 $24 (+$5/addl pg), 24x36 $29 (+$5/addl pg); UCC fixture filing $24/$3; federal tax lien $9 (discharge $7.50); state tax lien $3 (discharge $1.50); military discharges no charge)).
- 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 DeKalb 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.
DeKalb recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeKalb?
The DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 standard document, first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: standard fee + $25; plats 18x24 $44 (+$25/addl pg), 24x36 $69 (+$25/addl pg); surveys 18x24 $24 (+$5/addl pg), 24x36 $29 (+$5/addl pg); UCC fixture filing $24/$3; federal tax lien $9 (discharge $7.50); state tax lien $3 (discharge $1.50); military discharges no charge), with checks payable to DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeKalb?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
Mail recordings to DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds: DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds, PO Box 248, Maysville, MO 64469 (816-449-5010 #6).
Can Jurably record my document in DeKalb 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 DeKalb recorder in person.
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