FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Standard Fee Adjustments Effective August 28, 2026, Under Missouri SB 938
Following the passage of Missouri Senate Bill 938, a flat $2.00 statutory fee increase will take effect statewide on August 28, 2026, for recording documents, marriage licenses, and land surveys/plats.
Recorders of Deeds across Missouri will update their office policies to comply with these statutory changes, which will take effect August 28, 2026.
The Recorders Association of Missouri and all county Recorders are committed to upholding the statutory requirements of their offices, and these changes will be implemented promptly upon the law's effective date.
For specific local page by page pricing or questions, please contact your local Recorder of Deeds.
NOW AVAILABLE~FREE PROPERTY FRAUD ALERTS
Register now for e-mail alerts, by clicking on the "Deed Watch" icon.
After property owners register, an e-mail will be sent whenever any recording activity uses that name. At that time, the person will have the opportunity to identify the recording as legitimate or take actions if it is not. This is a free service provided by the Recorder's software.
Data Availability:
*Real Estate indexed images are available from 1977 through current date
*Tax Liens are indexed from 1997 through current date and images are available beginning in 2013
*Marriage Licenses are indexed from 1928 through current date and images are unavailable
ACCEPTING E-RECORDINGS
Effective September 8, 2015, Closed Daily 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ashley D. Johnson, Recorder of Deeds