Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in St. Louis County, MO
St. Louis County (population 990,911) records real-property documents through the St. Louis 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. Louis County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if formatting requirements not met; copy fees $2 first page + $1 each additional; certification $1/document)
- Mailing address
- St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, 41 S. Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
- Phone
- 314-615-7100
- Checks payable to
- St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Not statutorily mandatory but recommended; MO statutory first-page content required
Can you e-record in St. Louis County?
Yes. St. Louis County 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. Louis County, Missouri
- Prepare the document so it meets St. Louis County 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. Louis County Recorder of Deeds at St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, 41 S. Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if formatting requirements not met; copy fees $2 first page + $1 each additional; certification $1/document)).
- 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. Louis County 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. Louis County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in St. Louis County?
The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if formatting requirements not met; copy fees $2 first page + $1 each additional; certification $1/document), with checks payable to St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in St. Louis County?
Yes. St. Louis County 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. Louis County?
Mail recordings to St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds: St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, 41 S. Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 (314-615-7100).
Can Jurably record my document in St. Louis County 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. Louis County recorder in person.
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