Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Polk, MO
Polk (population 33,604) records real-property documents through the Polk 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.
Polk recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Polk 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; plats/surveys $44 first page/$25 additional (up to 18x24), $69/$50 larger sizes)
- Mailing address
- Polk County Courthouse, 102 East Broadway, Room 8, Bolivar, MO 65613
- Phone
- (417) 326-4924
- Checks payable to
- Polk County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Cover page must have 3-inch top margin and include first-page designations (title, date, grantor/grantee names, addresses, legal description) per county site
Can you e-record in Polk?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Polk 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 Polk County Recorder of Deeds at Polk County Courthouse, 102 East Broadway, Room 8, Bolivar, MO 65613.
- 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; plats/surveys $44 first page/$25 additional (up to 18x24), $69/$50 larger sizes)).
- 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 Polk 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.
Polk recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Polk?
The Polk 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; plats/surveys $44 first page/$25 additional (up to 18x24), $69/$50 larger sizes), with checks payable to Polk County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Polk?
Yes. Polk 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 Polk?
Mail recordings to Polk County Recorder of Deeds: Polk County Courthouse, 102 East Broadway, Room 8, Bolivar, MO 65613 ((417) 326-4924).
Can Jurably record my document in Polk 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 Polk recorder in person.
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