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Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer, MO
Mercer (population 3,404) records real-property documents through the Mercer County Circuit Clerk / Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds (Tammy Crouse). 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.
Mercer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Circuit Clerk / Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds (Tammy Crouse)
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first page (standard 8.5x11/8.5x14 real estate document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- 802 E. Main St., Princeton, MO 64673-1240
- Phone
- 660-748-4335 (fax 660-748-4339)
- Checks payable to
- Mercer County Recorder of Deeds (unconfirmed exact payee line — verify by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet; an optional cover page is allowed and becomes page 1 if submitted
Can you e-record in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Circuit Clerk / Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds (Tammy Crouse) at 802 E. Main St., Princeton, MO 64673-1240.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first page (standard 8.5x11/8.5x14 real estate document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mercer
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 Mercer 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.
Mercer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer?
The Mercer County Circuit Clerk / Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds (Tammy Crouse) charges $24.00 first page (standard 8.5x11/8.5x14 real estate document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page; certification $1/document), with checks payable to Mercer County Recorder of Deeds (unconfirmed exact payee line — verify by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Circuit Clerk / Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds (Tammy Crouse): 802 E. Main St., Princeton, MO 64673-1240 (660-748-4335 (fax 660-748-4339)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mercer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mercer 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 Mercer recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.