Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, MO
Franklin (population 108,090) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+Non-conforming format surcharge $25; multi-item release/assignment $5/item; plats $44/$25 (18x24) or $69/$50 (24x36); surveys tiered similarly)
- Mailing address
- 400 E. Locust, Room 102, Union, MO 63084
- Phone
- 636-583-6367
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Recordings must follow Missouri Recorders Association standards (per franklinmo.org/recorder page)
Can you e-record in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Franklin, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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, or by mail to Franklin County Recorder of Deeds at 400 E. Locust, Room 102, Union, MO 63084.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+Non-conforming format surcharge $25; multi-item release/assignment $5/item; plats $44/$25 (18x24) or $69/$50 (24x36); surveys tiered similarly)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin
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 Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin?
The Franklin County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+Non-conforming format surcharge $25; multi-item release/assignment $5/item; plats $44/$25 (18x24) or $69/$50 (24x36); surveys tiered similarly). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Franklin?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Recorder of Deeds: 400 E. Locust, Room 102, Union, MO 63084 (636-583-6367).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.
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Under contract in Franklin? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.