Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis, MO
Lewis (population 9,879) records real-property documents through the Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge $25.00; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page, certification $1)
- Mailing address
- Lewis County Recorder of Deeds, 100 E. Lafayette, P.O. Box 97, Monticello, MO 63457
- Phone
- (573) 767-5440
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No — optional, becomes recorded first page if used
Can you e-record in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis 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 Lewis, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis 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 Lewis County Recorder of Deeds at Lewis County Recorder of Deeds, 100 E. Lafayette, P.O. Box 97, Monticello, MO 63457.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge $25.00; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page, certification $1)).
- 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 Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis?
The Lewis County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge $25.00; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page, certification $1), with checks payable to Lewis County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis 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 Lewis?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Recorder of Deeds: Lewis County Recorder of Deeds, 100 E. Lafayette, P.O. Box 97, Monticello, MO 63457 ((573) 767-5440).
Can Jurably record my document in Lewis 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 Lewis recorder in person.
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