Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, MO
Madison (population 12,858) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; plats $44 (18x24)/$69 (24x36) first page + $25 additional; surveys $24-$29 first page + $5 additional)
- Mailing address
- #1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645
- Phone
- (573) 783-3410 ext. 300/301
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'Madison County Recorder of Deeds')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; statewide 3-inch top margin rule applies if a cover page is used
Can you e-record in Madison?
Yes. Madison accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Madison, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Madison County Recorder of Deeds at #1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; plats $44 (18x24)/$69 (24x36) first page + $25 additional; surveys $24-$29 first page + $5 additional)).
- 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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; plats $44 (18x24)/$69 (24x36) first page + $25 additional; surveys $24-$29 first page + $5 additional), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'Madison County Recorder of Deeds'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Yes. Madison accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Recorder of Deeds: #1 Courthouse Square, Fredericktown, MO 63645 ((573) 783-3410 ext. 300/301).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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