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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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WHO WILL PREPARE MY
DOCUMENTS FOR RECORDING?
The recorders office
does not prepare real estate documents.
It
is the submitter’s
responsibility to prepare your document correctly.
Recorders do not change or alter documents. |
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HOW IS PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
CONVEYED FROM ONE PARTY TO ANOTHER?
In order to change ownership, a new deed will need
to be prepared. Please consult with your title
company or attorney regarding changes to your
property deed, beneficiary deeds, estate planning,
etc... |
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I MADE A CHANGE
TO THE DOCUMENT AND NEED TO RECORD IT OVER.
CAN DOCMENTS BE
RE-RECORDED?
You must have a new cover page with correct
margins, first page requirements and new signatures
that have been re-acknowledged. State on the first
page the reason for re-recording, recorded date and
book page number of the document being corrected. It
is always best to do a corrected recording if
possible. |
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WHAT IS YOUR
DOCUMENT TURN AROUND TIME?
Our office has same day to 24 hour turn around of
real estate recordings excluding holidays and week
ends.
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WHERE IS MY
RELEASE DEED? THE LOAN COMPANY SAID THEY SENT IT FOR
RECORDING.
Usually we are directed by the submitter to
return the documents to them or their servicing
company. We can provide you with the “return to
address” if requested.
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WHY WAS MY
DOCUMENT REJECTED?
Recorders duties include recording real estate
documents that meet the statutory requirements of
the law. If your document was not properly prepared,
it may have been rejected back to the submitter
which in turn might delay the recording of your
document however, we make every effort to record as
we are aware that timeliness is extremely important.
Usually documents are rejected due to:
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Incorrect fee (refer to the fee schedule),
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First page
designations (see document requirements)
(click here for “cover page” form if needed))
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Incorrect margins (3”
at the top of the first page, ¾” all other pages)
essential information cannot
be in any of the margins
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All signatures on a document must have the
names typed or printed underneath and be
acknowledged
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Documents affecting real property must
contain a proper
legal description
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Any transfer of interest in real property
must contain the grantees mailing address
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All documents must be legible for
reproduction and certification
- Multiple book/page
references require an additional $5.00 fee beyond
the first reference
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WHAT DID THAT
PROPERTY SELL FOR?
Real
estate recordings do not contain the selling price
of the property. |
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I NEED THE CLOSING INFORMATION
(BOOK/PAGE, DATE/TIME, ETC.).
Our office does not
make calls with closing information or verify
closing Information over the phone. You will need to
contact your title insurance company, lender or real
estate agent. |
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WILL
YOU TO DO A LIEN SEARCH FOR ME?
Pursuant to State law, our office does not conduct
lien searches. You can visit our office and we will
be glad to provide you with assistance using the
computers. Please
be aware that liens can also be on file in other
offices such as the court, collector, etc.
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WHEN
WILL I RECEIVE THE DEED TO MY PROPERTY?
Usually you will receive the deed to your property
at closing. |
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ARE
THERE EASEMENTS ON MY PROPERTY?
Easements are
difficult to locate sometimes. Check your title
commitment if you have one.
Visit our office and we can show you the
original plat or provide you with assistance on the
public view computers.
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I WANT TO PREPARE
MY OWN DOCUMENT. DO YOU HAVE THE FORMS?
Missouri real estate forms can usually be purchased
at your local book store, stationary store or office
supply.
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LICENSE FAQ’S SEE: Marriage License Requirements
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If you need copies of a document, please refer to
the new link located in the banner at left on
webpage. |
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