Missouri · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Johnson
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 Johnson 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Johnson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Johnson 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 Johnson recorder in person.
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Under contract in Johnson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.