Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Livingston, MO
Livingston (population 14,708) records real-property documents through the Livingston 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.
Livingston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Livingston County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge (statewide schedule); plats/surveys priced separately)
- Mailing address
- 700 Webster St., Chillicothe, MO 64601
- Phone
- (660) 646-8000
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'Livingston County Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required; if used must respect 3-inch top margin rule
Can you e-record in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Livingston, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Livingston 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, or by mail to Livingston County Recorder of Deeds at 700 Webster St., Chillicothe, MO 64601.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge (statewide schedule); plats/surveys priced separately)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Livingston
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 Livingston 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.
Livingston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Livingston?
The Livingston County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge (statewide schedule); plats/surveys priced separately), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'Livingston County Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Livingston?
Yes. Livingston accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Livingston?
Mail recordings to Livingston County Recorder of Deeds: 700 Webster St., Chillicothe, MO 64601 ((660) 646-8000).
How can Jurably help with recording in Livingston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Livingston 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 Livingston recorder in person.
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Under contract in Livingston? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.