Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson, MO
Jackson (population 732,994) records real-property documents through the Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; Certificate of Value form required with real-property transfer deeds)
- Mailing address
- Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W Lexington St, Suite 30, Independence, MO 64050 (also accepts documents at the Kansas City courthouse location)
- Phone
- 816-881-4483
- Checks payable to
- Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Certificate of Value required for deeds transferring real estate ownership; 8.5x11 white/light-colored paper, single-sided, min 8-point font, 3-inch left/top margin on first page reserved for recorder use, 0.75-inch margins elsewhere, first page must show title, date, grantor/grantee names, legal description, statutory addresses
Can you e-record in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W Lexington St, Suite 30, Independence, MO 64050 (also accepts documents at the Kansas City courthouse location).
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; Certificate of Value form required with real-property transfer deeds)).
- 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson?
The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds charges $21.00 first / $3.00/page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge if applicable; Certificate of Value form required with real-property transfer deeds), with checks payable to Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Recorder of Deeds: Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W Lexington St, Suite 30, Independence, MO 64050 (also accepts documents at the Kansas City courthouse location) (816-881-4483).
Can Jurably record my document in Jackson 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 Jackson recorder in person.
Other Missouri counties
Jurably services
Record in Jackson without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.