Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Scotland, MO
Scotland (population 4,780) records real-property documents through the Scotland 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.
Scotland recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scotland County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- Scotland County Recorder of Deeds, 117 South Market St., Suite 106, Memphis, MO 63555
- Phone
- (660) 465-2284
- Checks payable to
- Scotland County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed as required
Can you e-record in Scotland?
Yes. Scotland 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 Scotland, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Scotland 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 Scotland County Recorder of Deeds at Scotland County Recorder of Deeds, 117 South Market St., Suite 106, Memphis, MO 63555.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl; certification $1/document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scotland
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 Scotland 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.
Scotland recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scotland?
The Scotland County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 non-standard document surcharge; copies $2 first page/$1 addl; certification $1/document), with checks payable to Scotland County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scotland?
Yes. Scotland 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 Scotland?
Mail recordings to Scotland County Recorder of Deeds: Scotland County Recorder of Deeds, 117 South Market St., Suite 106, Memphis, MO 63555 ((660) 465-2284).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scotland?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scotland 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 Scotland recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scotland? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.