Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ray, MO
Ray (population 23,398) records real-property documents through the Ray 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.
Ray recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ray County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; plats $44/$69 first page (18x24/24x36) + $25 addl; surveys $24/$29 first page + $5 addl)
- Mailing address
- Ray County Recorder of Deeds, 100 West Main, Suite 25, Richmond, MO 64085
- Phone
- 816-776-4500
- Checks payable to
- Ray County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet mandate found; not confirmed as required
Can you e-record in Ray?
Yes. Ray 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 Ray, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Ray 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 Ray County Recorder of Deeds at Ray County Recorder of Deeds, 100 West Main, Suite 25, Richmond, MO 64085.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; plats $44/$69 first page (18x24/24x36) + $25 addl; surveys $24/$29 first page + $5 addl)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ray
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 Ray 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.
Ray recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ray?
The Ray County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard/formatting-noncompliance surcharge; plats $44/$69 first page (18x24/24x36) + $25 addl; surveys $24/$29 first page + $5 addl), with checks payable to Ray County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ray?
Yes. Ray 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 Ray?
Mail recordings to Ray County Recorder of Deeds: Ray County Recorder of Deeds, 100 West Main, Suite 25, Richmond, MO 64085 (816-776-4500).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ray?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ray 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 Ray recorder in person.
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Under contract in Ray? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.