Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in St. Charles, MO
St. Charles (population 426,499) records real-property documents through the St. Charles 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.
St. Charles recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $21.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $2 first standard page/$1 additional; $5 per oversize page; certification +$1/page)
- Mailing address
- St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds, 201 N. Second St., Suite 338, St. Charles, MO 63301
- Phone
- 636-949-7505 (Recorder); 636-949-7507 (Land Records)
- Checks payable to
- St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not mandatory but recommended; must satisfy MO statutory first-page content requirements
Can you e-record in St. Charles?
Yes. St. Charles accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in St. Charles, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Charles 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, ePN, or by mail to St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds at St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds, 201 N. Second St., Suite 338, St. Charles, MO 63301.
- Pay the recording fee ($21.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $2 first standard page/$1 additional; $5 per oversize page; certification +$1/page)).
- 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 St. Charles 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.
St. Charles recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Charles?
The St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds charges $21.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Copy fees: $2 first standard page/$1 additional; $5 per oversize page; certification +$1/page), with checks payable to St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Charles?
Yes. St. Charles accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 St. Charles?
Mail recordings to St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds: St. Charles County Recorder of Deeds, 201 N. Second St., Suite 338, St. Charles, MO 63301 (636-949-7505 (Recorder); 636-949-7507 (Land Records)).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Charles 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 St. Charles recorder in person.
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