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Recording a Deed or Document in Phelps, MO
Phelps (population 45,247) records real-property documents through the Phelps 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.
Phelps recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Phelps County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 (statewide MO noncharter-county recording fee, RSMo 59.310) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document penalty if formatting requirements not met; unverified whether any additional local records-management/archive rider fee applies)
- Mailing address
- Phelps County Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401 (suite/room unverified)
- Phone
- (573) 458-6095
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required if first page meets RSMo 59.310 formatting standards (3-inch top margin, title/date/grantor-grantee names & addresses/legal description); optional cover sheet accepted and recorded as page one if submitted
Can you e-record in Phelps?
Yes. Phelps 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 Phelps, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Phelps 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 Phelps County Recorder of Deeds at Phelps County Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401 (suite/room unverified).
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 (statewide MO noncharter-county recording fee, RSMo 59.310) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document penalty if formatting requirements not met; unverified whether any additional local records-management/archive rider fee applies)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Phelps
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 Phelps 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.
Phelps recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Phelps?
The Phelps County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 (statewide MO noncharter-county recording fee, RSMo 59.310) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25.00 non-standard-document penalty if formatting requirements not met; unverified whether any additional local records-management/archive rider fee applies). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Phelps?
Yes. Phelps 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 Phelps?
Mail recordings to Phelps County Recorder of Deeds: Phelps County Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Rolla, MO 65401 (suite/room unverified) ((573) 458-6095).
How can Jurably help with recording in Phelps?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Phelps 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 Phelps recorder in person.
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