How to Search Missouri Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Missouri — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Recorder of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: Missouri recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Recorder of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county recorder of deeds offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
Recorder of deeds
Statewide deed index?
Legal system
Number of counties
115 counties
Population
6,263,220
Households
2,470,000
Median Income
$65,920
Median Home Value
$199,400
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Missouri recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sos.mo.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.
Missouri Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)
Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in Missouri — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).
What Changed in 2026 — Missouri Recorded Documents
2026
Missouri recorded documents portal active
The official Missouri portal at www.sos.mo.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements Missouri state records.
2026
Missouri access in 2026
For 2026, Missouri continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.sos.mo.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Missouri's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 5-Type Missouri Recorded Documents Map
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Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
Missouri County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with Missouri Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in Missouri for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
Missouri county recorder; some at state mapping office.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Missouri Recorded Documents
❌ Myth: "All UCC filings are at the Missouri county."
✓ Truth: False. Most UCC filings (Article 9) are at the Missouri Secretary of State, not county.
❌ Myth: "All liens show up in a deed search."
✓ Truth: False. Federal tax liens may file at county OR state. Judgment liens vary. Always cross-check.
❌ Myth: "Recording a deed transfers title."
✓ Truth: False. The deed transfers title when delivered. Recording gives public notice — important but different.
❌ Myth: "DD-214 is only federal."
✓ Truth: Partially false. The original is federal (NPRC), but many veterans record a copy at their Missouri county for easy access.
❌ Myth: "Old Missouri recorded docs are fully digitized."
✓ Truth: False. Most Missouri counties only digitized records back to ~1990-2000. Older docs are paper at the courthouse.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.sos.mo.gov — Official Missouri Recorded Documents — State portal for Missouri recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in Missouri?▼
In Missouri, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official Missouri Recorded Documents at www.sos.mo.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in Missouri?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official Missouri Recorded Documents at www.sos.mo.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are Missouri recorded documents available online?▼
Most Missouri countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official Missouri Recorded Documents at www.sos.mo.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a Missouri recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official Missouri Recorded Documents (www.sos.mo.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in Missouri?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in Missouri are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official Missouri Recorded Documents at www.sos.mo.gov publishes the statewide rules.