RIPLEY COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS

RECORDER OF DEEDS: DONNIE JOHNSON JR.
DEPUTY RECORDER: GAYLA GUNTER
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
ALL STATE HOLIDAYS ARE OBSERVED

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RECORDER OF DEEDS FAQ’S

How do I find out if there is a lien against my property?

  • Please utilize our Online Records Search and/or in person search on our Public Access Computers located at the Ripley County Courthouse in the Recorders Public Access Room. Employees of the Recorder of Deeds cannot preform a lien or deed search on your behalf.

How can I get in touch with the Recorder’s Office?

What if I pay too much when I include recording fees with my document?

  • Amounts under $10.00 do not warrant the administrative cost of a refund. Overages are automatically deposited into Ripley County’s General Funds account as copies.
  • Amounts over $10.00 the document will be rejected.

Can employees of the Recorder’s office help me fill out legal forms?

  • Staff will check your document for the minimum statutory requirements for recording, but cannot:
    • Verify that the document fulfills the intentions of the party recording the document;
    • Give legal advice;
    • Perform deed searches;
    • Complete or fill out/type deed forms;
    • Provide notary public services;
    • Supply blank legal forms;
    • Determine ownership of a property

How do I record a deed?

  • USPS mail or Drop-Off the original notarized document: Recorder of Deeds, 100 Courthouse Sq. Suite 3, Doniphan, MO 63935. Please include a check or money order made payable to "Recorder of Deeds" for the cost of the deed recording. The original will be returned to you within one week of the recording date.
  • Online through one of our third-party vendors. A list of vendors can be found online on the Recorder of Deed’s website @ www.rcmorecorder.com

How much does it cost to record a deed at the Recorder’s office?

  • $24.00 for the first page, $3.00 each additional page. A $25 non-standard fee will be added if the document does not meet the Missouri Document Formatting Standards. This can also be found on our website.
  • If you use eRecording, additional fees may be charged by the vendor. A list of vendors can be found on the Recorder’s website @ www.rcmorecorder.com

How can I get a copy of the deed to my property?

  • First, you will need to find information about your deed, like the book, page, and other important recording information:
    • Search for your Real Estate Information on our website @ www.rcmorecorder.com
    • Visit or call the Ripley County Assessor’s office @ 573-996-7941
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How do I make changes to the name on the deed or add/remove a name?

  • Deeds are legal documents. The Recorder of Deeds only records and advises it customers to consult with a real estate attorney or title company in preparing any deeds pertaining to real estate property.

How can I protect myself against property fraud?

  • You can enroll in Fraud Alert on our website under the Fraud Alert tab.