Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pettis, MO
Pettis (population 44,254) records real-property documents through the Pettis 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.
Pettis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pettis County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; copies $1/page; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- Pettis County Recorder of Deeds, Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S Ohio Ave, Suite 106, Sedalia, MO 65301
- Phone
- (660) 826-5000 ext 922
- Checks payable to
- Pettis County Recorder of Deeds (confirm exact payee)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on official page
Can you e-record in Pettis?
Yes. Pettis accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Pettis, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Pettis 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, or by mail to Pettis County Recorder of Deeds at Pettis County Recorder of Deeds, Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S Ohio Ave, Suite 106, Sedalia, MO 65301.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; copies $1/page; certification $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pettis
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 Pettis 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.
Pettis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pettis?
The Pettis County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard document surcharge; copies $1/page; certification $1/document), with checks payable to Pettis County Recorder of Deeds (confirm exact payee). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pettis?
Yes. Pettis accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Pettis?
Mail recordings to Pettis County Recorder of Deeds: Pettis County Recorder of Deeds, Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S Ohio Ave, Suite 106, Sedalia, MO 65301 ((660) 826-5000 ext 922).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pettis?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pettis 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 Pettis 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.