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Recording a Deed or Document in Johnson, MO
Johnson (population 56,670) records real-property documents through the Johnson 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.
Johnson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Johnson County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee, 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/standard page; certification $1/document; plat/survey copy $5)
- Mailing address
- Johnson County Recorder of Deeds, 300 N. Holden St., Suite 305, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (temporary office: 301 W Market St, Warrensburg, MO)
- Phone
- (660) 747-6811
- Checks payable to
- Johnson County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No — optional, becomes recorded first page if used
Can you e-record in Johnson?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Johnson 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 Johnson County Recorder of Deeds at Johnson County Recorder of Deeds, 300 N. Holden St., Suite 305, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (temporary office: 301 W Market St, Warrensburg, MO).
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (statutory MO recording fee, 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/standard page; certification $1/document; plat/survey copy $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 Johnson 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.
Johnson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Johnson?
The Johnson County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee, 8.5x11 page) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copies $1/standard page; certification $1/document; plat/survey copy $5), with checks payable to Johnson County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Johnson?
Yes. Johnson 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 Johnson?
Mail recordings to Johnson County Recorder of Deeds: Johnson County Recorder of Deeds, 300 N. Holden St., Suite 305, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (temporary office: 301 W Market St, Warrensburg, MO) ((660) 747-6811).
Can Jurably record my document in Johnson 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 Johnson recorder in person.
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