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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Ray 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Ray 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 Ray recorder in person.
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