Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Scott, MO
Scott (population 38,059) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 added to first page if formatting requirements not met; copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Scott County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 78, 131 S Winchester, Room 134, Benton, MO 63736
- Phone
- 573-545-3551
- Checks payable to
- Scott County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed as required
Can you e-record in Scott?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Recorder of Deeds at Scott County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 78, 131 S Winchester, Room 134, Benton, MO 63736.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 added to first page if formatting requirements not met; copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Scott
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 Scott 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.
Scott recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott?
The Scott County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+$25 added to first page if formatting requirements not met; copies $1/page), with checks payable to Scott County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott?
Yes. Scott 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 Scott?
Mail recordings to Scott County Recorder of Deeds: Scott County Recorder of Deeds, P.O. Box 78, 131 S Winchester, Room 134, Benton, MO 63736 (573-545-3551).
How can Jurably help with recording in Scott?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Scott 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 Scott recorder in person.
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Under contract in Scott? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.