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Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence, MO
Lawrence (population 39,401) records real-property documents through the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plats/surveys (eff. Feb 1, 2025): 18x24=$44 first page/$25 addl; 24x36=$69 first page/$50 addl; copies $2 first page/$1 addl, certification $1)
- Mailing address
- Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 449, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 (Courthouse: 1 Courthouse Square, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712)
- Phone
- (417) 466-2670
- Checks payable to
- Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No — optional, becomes recorded first page if used
Can you e-record in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lawrence, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 CSC, or by mail to Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds at Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 449, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 (Courthouse: 1 Courthouse Square, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712).
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plats/surveys (eff. Feb 1, 2025): 18x24=$44 first page/$25 addl; 24x36=$69 first page/$50 addl; copies $2 first page/$1 addl, certification $1)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lawrence
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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence?
The Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Plats/surveys (eff. Feb 1, 2025): 18x24=$44 first page/$25 addl; 24x36=$69 first page/$50 addl; copies $2 first page/$1 addl, certification $1), with checks payable to Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence accepts electronic recording through 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 Lawrence?
Mail recordings to Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds: Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 449, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 (Courthouse: 1 Courthouse Square, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712) ((417) 466-2670).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lawrence? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.