Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lafayette, MO
Lafayette (population 33,531) records real-property documents through the Lafayette 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.
Lafayette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plat/survey 18x24=$44, 24x36=$69, addl page $25; copies $1/page, plat/survey copy first page $5/addl $2, certification $1)
- Mailing address
- Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds, 1001 Main St., Rm. 207, Lexington, MO 64067
- Phone
- (660) 259-6178
- Checks payable to
- Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No — optional; plats/surveys must be submitted rolled only (no folded plats); mylar no longer required as of Aug 2022
Can you e-record in Lafayette?
Yes. Lafayette 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 Lafayette, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds at Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds, 1001 Main St., Rm. 207, Lexington, MO 64067.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plat/survey 18x24=$44, 24x36=$69, addl page $25; copies $1/page, plat/survey copy first page $5/addl $2, certification $1)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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.
Lafayette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lafayette?
The Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plat/survey 18x24=$44, 24x36=$69, addl page $25; copies $1/page, plat/survey copy first page $5/addl $2, certification $1), with checks payable to Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lafayette?
Yes. Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
Mail recordings to Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds: Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds, 1001 Main St., Rm. 207, Lexington, MO 64067 ((660) 259-6178).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lafayette?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lafayette 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 Lafayette recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lafayette? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.