Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Howell, MO
Howell (population 40,798) records real-property documents through the Howell 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.
Howell recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Howell County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/doc)
- Mailing address
- 107 Courthouse Sq, Rm 107, West Plains, MO 65775
- Phone
- 417-256-3750
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not required, optional cover page recorded as first page; 8.5x11 white/light 20# paper, black/dark ink, one side only, min 8-point type, 3-inch top margin first page for recorder certification, 0.75-inch other margins
Can you e-record in Howell?
Yes. Howell 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 Howell, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Howell 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 Howell County Recorder of Deeds at 107 Courthouse Sq, Rm 107, West Plains, MO 65775.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/doc)).
- 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 Howell 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.
Howell recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Howell?
The Howell County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/doc). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Howell?
Yes. Howell 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 Howell?
Mail recordings to Howell County Recorder of Deeds: 107 Courthouse Sq, Rm 107, West Plains, MO 65775 (417-256-3750).
Can Jurably record my document in Howell 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 Howell recorder in person.
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