Recorder of Deeds

Rhonda Kinnison
Recorder
Phone 816-776-4500
Email – r.kinnison@recorder.raycountymo.gov

We are now online. To view our online services go to raymo.icounty.com.

Our land records go back to 1820 and we are in digital form back to May of 1963. Prior to 1963 items are in books in our office. To obtain a copy of the document, you can come into our office or contact us by phone or email. Copies are $1 per page. If emailed it’s an additional $2.00 plus a dollar per page.

Duties of Recorder of Deeds

Recording land instruments, including deeds of trust, affidavits, releases, power of attorneys, plats and surveys, military discharge records (DD214) and others.  Recording can be done in person in our office or by mail and if sending by mail send a self-addressed stamped envelope to be mailed back, E-Recording is now available with icounty 816-295-1540.

Property Fraud Alert Registration

Register for FREE at deedwatch.com. It is easy to register. Click here for complete instructions.

What should I do if I believe I am the victim of Deed Fraud?

If  you receive a notification of a document being filed, please contact the Recording of Deeds by calling 816-776-4500 for more information regarding the filing.

Please note: The Recorder of Deeds cannot remove a recorded document from the public record without a court order issued by a judge. If you believe you are the victim of deed fraud, it is recommended you speak with an attorney. You can also report suspected fraudulent documents to local law enforcement, such as the appropriate city police or the Ray County Sheriff’s office.

Marriage licenses

Both parties must appear with photo ID for application process.  Cost is $51 either in cash or debit/credit card.   No checks.  If you have been married before know month and year of divorce.

For a Real ID here is what you will need

You will need a certified copy of your marriage license (all of them if you have been married more than once).

You can obtain a certified copy of your marriage license from the RECORDER OF DEEDS OFFICE in the county where you APPLIED FOR Marriage License.

Fees

We accept checks, cash, and debit/credit cards for recordings and copies.

Recording Documents: $24 First page
$3 Each additional page thereafter

Plat (18″x24″): $44 First page
$25 Each additional page thereafter

Plat (24″x36″): $69 First page
$25 Each additional page thereafter

Surveys (18″x24″): $24 First page
$5 Each additional page thereafter

Surveys (24″x36″): $29 First page
$5 Each additional page thereafter

Copy of plat or survey: $5

Copy of deed: $1 Per page

Certification: $1 Per document

Marriage License: $51

Certified copy of Marriage License: $9