Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam, MO
Putnam (population 4,546) records real-property documents through the Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam 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 applicable)
- Mailing address
- 1600 W. Main St., Room 202, Unionville, MO 63565
- Phone
- (660) 947-3295
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not required if first page meets RSMo 59.310 statewide formatting standards; optional cover sheet accepted
Can you e-record in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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 Putnam County Recorder of Deeds at 1600 W. Main St., Room 202, Unionville, MO 63565.
- 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 applicable)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Putnam
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 Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam?
The Putnam 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 applicable). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam?
Yes. Putnam 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 Putnam?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Recorder of Deeds: 1600 W. Main St., Room 202, Unionville, MO 63565 ((660) 947-3295).
How can Jurably help with recording in Putnam?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Putnam 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 Putnam recorder in person.
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Under contract in Putnam? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.