Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marion, MO
Marion (population 28,525) records real-property documents through the Marion 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.
Marion recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marion County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (standard document, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty fee; $5.00 per each additional referenced document; plats $44 first page (18x24) + $25 additional; copies $2-$3 first 5 pages + $0.25/page thereafter)
- Mailing address
- 100 S. Main St., P.O. Box 392, Palmyra, MO 63461
- Phone
- (573) 769-7001
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; statewide 3-inch top margin rule applies if used
Can you e-record in Marion?
Yes. Marion 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 Marion, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Marion 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 Marion County Recorder of Deeds at 100 S. Main St., P.O. Box 392, Palmyra, MO 63461.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (standard document, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty fee; $5.00 per each additional referenced document; plats $44 first page (18x24) + $25 additional; copies $2-$3 first 5 pages + $0.25/page thereafter)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marion
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 Marion 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.
Marion recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marion?
The Marion County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (standard document, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document penalty fee; $5.00 per each additional referenced document; plats $44 first page (18x24) + $25 additional; copies $2-$3 first 5 pages + $0.25/page thereafter). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marion?
Yes. Marion 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 Marion?
Mail recordings to Marion County Recorder of Deeds: 100 S. Main St., P.O. Box 392, Palmyra, MO 63461 ((573) 769-7001).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marion?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marion 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 Marion recorder in person.
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Under contract in Marion? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.