Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in St. Francois, MO
St. Francois (population 63,626) records real-property documents through the St. Francois 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. Francois recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee (docs recorded after 1/1/2002 not meeting format); copies $1/page standard, $5/plat page, +$1 certified/fax)
- Mailing address
- St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds, 1 North Washington Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (office also listed at 1 West Liberty St, Room 200, Farmington, MO 63640)
- Phone
- (573) 756-2323
- Checks payable to
- St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Cover sheet available/optional (sample provided by county) to satisfy first-page info requirement
Can you e-record in St. Francois?
Yes. St. Francois accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in St. Francois, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Francois 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, or by mail to St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds at St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds, 1 North Washington Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (office also listed at 1 West Liberty St, Room 200, Farmington, MO 63640).
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee (docs recorded after 1/1/2002 not meeting format); copies $1/page standard, $5/plat page, +$1 certified/fax)).
- 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. Francois 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. Francois recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Francois?
The St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee (docs recorded after 1/1/2002 not meeting format); copies $1/page standard, $5/plat page, +$1 certified/fax), with checks payable to St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Francois?
Yes. St. Francois accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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. Francois?
Mail recordings to St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds: St. Francois County Recorder of Deeds, 1 North Washington Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (office also listed at 1 West Liberty St, Room 200, Farmington, MO 63640) ((573) 756-2323).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Francois 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. Francois recorder in person.
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