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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.

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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

  1. 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).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Franklin County Recorder of Deeds at 400 E. Locust, Room 102, Union, MO 63084.
  4. 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)).
  5. 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 Franklin 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.

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).

Can Jurably record my document in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.

Record in Franklin without the courthouse trip.

Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.

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