Recorder of Deeds

Kim Cook

302 W. Main St.
P.O. Box 236
Steelville, MO 65565
P: (573) 775-5048
e-mail: [email protected]


The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining official records involving real estate, including transfers, deeds of trust, surveys, tax liens, and subdivision plats. This office also keeps records of discharges of citizens from the United States Armed Forces, and processes marriage licenses. We offer recording of Military Service Discharge (DD214) records free of charge.

Fee Schedule for Non-Charter Counties

(Effective Date: September 1, 2003)

  • Real Estate
    $24.00 First page ($3.00 each additional page)
    Page defined as 8 inches X 11 inches
  • Plats
    $44.00 First page ($25.00 each additional page)
    Page defined as 18 inches X 24 inches
  • Surveys
    $24.00 First page ($5.00 each additional page) Page defined as 18 inches X 24 inches
  • Document Copy Fee
    $2.00 First page ($1.00 each addition page)
    THIS IS A PER DOCUMENT FEE
  •  Marriage Licenses
    $46.00
    $1.00 additional for each minor
  • Certified Marriage License
    $9.00
  • Marriage License Certification Card
    $2.00
  • State Tax Lien
    $3.00
  • State Tax Lien Discharges
    $1.50
  •  Federal Tax Lien
    $9.00
  • Federal Tax Lien Release
    $7.50 
  • Document Certification
    $1.00 plus Document Copy Fee

Payment: Cash or checks accepted. Checks must have current address and phone number. All major credit cards are accepted with a convenience fee of 2.9%, or a minimum fee of $2.00.