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Recording a Deed or Document in St. Louis City (independent city), MO
St. Louis City (independent city) (population 301,578) records real-property documents through the City of St. Louis 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. Louis City (independent city) recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $23.00 standard deed first page; $48.00 nonstandard deed first page first / $5.00 per additional page (deed); assignment: $7.50/additional item; margin release: $7.50/additional item add'l (+Standard assignment $23 first item; nonstandard assignment $48 first item; standard margin release $21 first item; nonstandard margin release $46 first item; plat/survey single tract $18.25; subdivision plat $57/page + $10 additional)
- Mailing address
- City Hall, Room 126, 1200 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103
- Phone
- (314) 622-3260
- Checks payable to
- City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds (confirm exact payee line with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Self-addressed stamped envelope required for return of originals; MO statutory first-page content required
Can you e-record in St. Louis City (independent city)?
Yes. St. Louis City (independent city) 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 St. Louis City (independent city), Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Louis City (independent city) 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 City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds at City Hall, Room 126, 1200 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103.
- Pay the recording fee ($23.00 standard deed first page; $48.00 nonstandard deed first page first / $5.00 per additional page (deed); assignment: $7.50/additional item; margin release: $7.50/additional item add'l (+Standard assignment $23 first item; nonstandard assignment $48 first item; standard margin release $21 first item; nonstandard margin release $46 first item; plat/survey single tract $18.25; subdivision plat $57/page + $10 additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in St. Louis City (independent city)
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 St. Louis City (independent city) 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.
St. Louis City (independent city) recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Louis City (independent city)?
The City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds charges $23.00 standard deed first page; $48.00 nonstandard deed first page first / $5.00 per additional page (deed); assignment: $7.50/additional item; margin release: $7.50/additional item add'l (+Standard assignment $23 first item; nonstandard assignment $48 first item; standard margin release $21 first item; nonstandard margin release $46 first item; plat/survey single tract $18.25; subdivision plat $57/page + $10 additional), with checks payable to City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds (confirm exact payee line with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Louis City (independent city)?
Yes. St. Louis City (independent city) 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 St. Louis City (independent city)?
Mail recordings to City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds: City Hall, Room 126, 1200 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103 ((314) 622-3260).
How can Jurably help with recording in St. Louis City (independent city)?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in St. Louis City (independent city) 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 St. Louis City (independent city) recorder in person.
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