Boone County Recorder of Deeds: Search Records, Fees & Office
If you landed here because you need a Boone County deed, recorded ownership document, deed of trust, release, easement, lien, marriage record or recording information, start with the Boone County Recorder of Deeds in Columbia, Missouri. The Recorder maintains the official recorded-document system; the Assessor and Collector handle different property tasks.
This guide walks you through the official Boone County search portal, explains what is available online, shows how to research older deeds, lists current 2026 recording and copy fees, explains Missouri document-format requirements, and routes you to the correct county office when a deed search is not actually what you need.
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What does the Boone County Recorder of Deeds actually handle?
The Boone County Recorder of Deeds is the county office responsible for recording and preserving documents connected primarily with real estate. The office also handles marriage licenses, certain tax liens, military discharge records and miscellaneous documents accepted under Missouri law.
Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, easements, surveys, plats, restrictions, recorded liens, recorded affidavits and certified copies of recorded instruments.
Property address, current assessment record, parcel number, assessed value, property characteristics and parcel-map research.
Real-estate tax bills, unpaid balances, property-tax payments, receipts and questions about tax collection.
How to search Boone County property deeds online
Boone County provides an official online search system for recorded real-estate documents. The county states that registered users can search and view protected versions of available documents without paying merely to view them. Payment applies when you purchase copies or use certain subscription features.
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How to search Boone County deeds recorded before 1965
The modern searchable document collection covers real-estate documents from 1965 to the present. Boone County also provides scanned images of handwritten deed index books covering the period from 1821 through 1965.
What can you find in Boone County Recorder records?
| Record | What it can help show | Best search approach | Important caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty deed / deed | Grantor, grantee, legal description, recording date and recorded conveyance details. | Search grantor or grantee name; verify legal description and date. | Recording alone is not a legal title opinion. |
| Quitclaim deed | A recorded transfer or release of whatever interest the grantor may hold. | Search both parties and review linked documents. | A quitclaim deed does not itself guarantee good title. |
| Deed of trust | Recorded security interest connected with a loan and property. | Search borrower/grantor name or known book/page. | Look for later releases or assignments. |
| Release deed | Release of a previously recorded deed of trust or related obligation. | Use party name or original book/page reference. | Older pre-1986 instruments may involve special filing requirements. |
| Easement / restrictions | Access rights, utility rights, covenants or land-use restrictions placed in the record. | Use owner, subdivision or known instrument reference. | Review the full recorded document, not only the index title. |
| Plat / survey | Recorded subdivision or survey information. | Search the subdivision or related recorded reference. | Do not substitute a general GIS map for a legal survey. |
| Tax lien | Indexed federal or state tax lien and lien-release information. | Search the online index. | Boone County says lien images are not available to view or purchase online. |
Boone County also publishes an official instrument-code list. Codes include entries such as WD for Warranty Deed, QTCL for Quit Claim Deed, DT for Deed of Trust, RL for Full Deed of Release, ESMT for Easement and SUR for Survey.
Why you cannot find a Boone County deed—and what to try next
| Problem | Likely reason | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Address search returns nothing | Recorder indexes are primarily based on parties and instruments, not a modern street-address search. | Find the owner or parcel through the Assessor, then search the Recorder by name. |
| Too many people have the same name | The grantor or grantee name is common. | Narrow by first name, middle initial, business name, trust name, date or instrument reference. |
| A deed from the 1940s does not appear in the normal results | The modern indexed document-image coverage begins in 1965. | Use the historical 1821–1965 handwritten index and obtain the book/page reference. |
| Tax lien is listed but no image opens | Boone County does not provide tax-lien images through the online viewer. | Use the Recorder office public research terminals or call about copy options. |
| Assessor owner and deed name differ | The Recorder and Assessor systems serve different functions and may update on different workflows. | Verify the latest recorded deed, then ask the Assessor about the assessment-roll display. |
| Purchased scan is unreadable | Historic documents and microfilmed images can have quality limitations. | Contact the Recorder at 573-886-4345 or recorder@boonemo.gov. |
Do you have to pay to view or download Boone County deeds?
Boone County states that registered users can view protected document images without paying simply to view them. Charges apply when you purchase downloadable copies or subscribe for additional historical-document access and reduced bulk-copy pricing.
| Access level | Subscription cost | Print / download rate | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered user | $0 | $1/page plus $1 document service fee | Occasional homeowner or one-document research. |
| Single-day subscription | $5 | $1/page | One day of concentrated document research. |
| Monthly single user | $50 | $1/page | Ongoing individual research. |
| Monthly sharable | $150 | $0.75/page | Multiple users in one organization. |
| Monthly sharable volume | $250 | $0.50/page | Higher-volume document retrieval. |
Online subscription and download pricing can change. Confirm the amount displayed inside the official Boone County iRecord portal before purchasing.
How to record a deed or other real-estate document in Boone County
Searching a deed and recording a new deed are different tasks. If you need to submit a deed, deed of trust, release, assignment or other real-estate instrument, Boone County applies Missouri statutory and formatting requirements.
- Document title and date.
- Grantor names and grantor marital status.
- Grantee names.
- Grantee mailing address.
- Legal description.
- Required book/page references when applicable.
- Grantor signature.
- Notary acknowledgment, signature and seal.
- Typed or printed name under each signature.
- 8½ × 11-inch paper for a standard document.
- At least 8-point legible type.
- Black or dark ink and one-sided printing.
Margins matter
Reserve the top three inches of the first page for the Recorder’s certification. Boone County’s standards require at least ¾-inch margins on the other sides of the first page and on subsequent pages.
What happens if the document does not meet the formatting standard?
If a document satisfies the statutory requirements but fails the standard formatting requirements, Boone County may record it as NON-STANDARD. The county’s current fee schedule effectively adds a $25 non-standard charge to the normal first-page recording cost. A document that does not meet legal recording requirements can be rejected rather than simply charged the penalty.
Special release and assignment details
Boone County lists additional requirements for certain instruments. For example, a release deed for a deed of trust recorded before January 1, 1986 may require the original identified note marked paid. If the original note cannot be produced, Boone County describes an affidavit-of-lost-note procedure. Book and page references are also important for release deeds and assignments.
Boone County Recorder of Deeds fees
| Service | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Standard real-estate document | $26 first page; $3 each additional page | Standard page is defined as 8½ × 11 inches. |
| Non-standard real-estate document | $51 first page; $3 each additional page | Includes the additional $25 non-standard charge. |
| 18 × 24 plat | $46 first page; $25 additional page | Confirm plat-specific requirements before submission. |
| 24 × 36 plat | $71 first page; $50 additional page | Different from survey pricing. |
| 18 × 24 survey | $26 first page; $5 additional page | Use the official fee page for unusual filings. |
| 24 × 36 survey | $31 first page; $10 additional page | Confirm sheet count before calculating payment. |
| UCC fixture filing | $26 first page; $3 additional page | Applies to approved forms with required addendum. |
| Copywork | $1 per page | Useful for direct copies from the Recorder. |
| Certification | $1 per document certification | Added when certification is required. |
| Marriage license | $53 | Separate from the fee for a later certified copy. |
| Certified marriage copy | $9 | Often used for official name-change or identity purposes. |
| Tax lien filing | $9 | Tax-lien discharge fee is listed separately. |
| Tax lien discharge | $7.50 | Verify exact filing type before paying. |
Boone County currently lists credit-card user fees of $1.55 for transactions up to $66 and 2.35% for transactions over $66. If you are mailing or presenting a document for recording, calculate the required amount from the official fee schedule immediately before submission.
Sign up for free Boone County DeedWatch notifications
Boone County offers a free DeedWatch service that sends an email notification when a new recorded document matches a name you registered. It does not prevent a recording, guarantee title or replace title monitoring, but it can provide early notice of a suspicious filing.
Boone County marriage records and certified copies
The Recorder’s online service includes marriage-license records issued from 1865 to the present. Boone County notes that a marriage-license entry without a recording date may represent a license that was issued but either expired or was not returned for recording.
Marriage-license images are not available to view or purchase through the public online document image system. Certified copies recorded in Boone County can be requested from the Recorder.
Plain marriage-license copy: $1.
Certified copy: $9.
Call 573-886-4345, visit Room 132 of the Boone County Government Center, or use the secure ordering option linked from the Recorder’s official website.
For a new marriage license, Boone County permits an online application to speed up the process, but both applicants generally still must appear together in person to complete and sign the application. The county currently requires applicants to be at least 18, present valid government-issued identification in English, provide Social Security numbers and pay the $53 license fee.
Read Boone County marriage-license requirementsBoone County Recorder of Deeds office address, phone and hours
801 East Walnut, Room 132
Columbia, MO 65201-7728
- Phone: 573-886-4345
- Fax: 573-886-4359
- Email: recorder@boonemo.gov
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Bring the exact grantor/grantee name if researching a record.
- Bring book/page or instrument number when you already have it.
- If recording, bring the complete signed and notarized document.
- Verify the current fee before preparing payment.
- Bring prior deed or title references for difficult historical research.
Boone County’s directions page notes that the Government Center’s east entrance is at the corner of 9th and Ash Streets, even though the mailing address is 801 E. Walnut.
Open official directionsRecorder vs. Assessor vs. Collector: where should you go?
| Your task | Correct office | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| Find or copy a recorded deed | Recorder of Deeds | Search the official Recorder online service by party name or instrument. |
| Find parcel number or assessed value | Assessor | Search the official real-property system by address, owner or parcel. |
| Pay real-estate taxes | Collector | Search the official Collector bill system using real-estate bill type. |
| Find tax payment history | Collector | Use the bill-search system; online access covers the last five years. |
| Correct a title problem | Attorney / title professional | Obtain legal or title assistance; the Recorder cannot adjudicate ownership. |
| Research a suspicious recorded deed | Recorder first | Get document details, then contact legal counsel or law enforcement when appropriate. |
Official Boone County links and exactly what to do on each page
Office announcements, contact information, forms and Recorder services.
- Check current announcements.
- Verify hours and contact information.
- Use the Recorder navigation for filing, fees and searches.
Use this for deeds, recorded real-estate instruments, marriage index records and tax-lien index research.
- Open the county search page.
- Continue to iRecord.
- Register or sign in.
- Choose Name Search or Instrument Search.
Use immediately before submitting a deed, survey, plat, fixture filing, copy request or other paid service.
- Identify the document category.
- Count standard or oversized pages.
- Add any applicable certification or non-standard charge.
- Verify payment method and card fee.
Use before recording a deed of trust, release, assignment or another land-record instrument.
- Confirm first-page designations.
- Check legal description and grantee address.
- Verify signature and notary requirements.
- Review special rules for your instrument type.
Free notification service for newly recorded documents matching registered names.
- Open the official county DeedWatch page.
- Continue to registration.
- Select Boone County, MO.
- Verify your email and add names.
Use when the only information you have is an address or you need a parcel number or assessment record.
- Enter the street name.
- Add house number to narrow results.
- Open the matching parcel.
- Use the owner information to improve the deed search.
Use for real-estate tax bills, payment research and recent tax records.
- Select the appropriate bill type.
- Search by name, bill number, parcel or owner number.
- Choose real-estate bill type for property taxes.
- Contact the Collector for records outside the online five-year window.
Use when a search result contains an unfamiliar abbreviated document code.
- Copy the instrument abbreviation.
- Find it on the county code list.
- Confirm the full document type.
- Return to the record and review it in context.
What should you do next?
Search the Recorder by your name, seller’s name or recorded instrument details. Verify the legal description before purchasing a copy. Do not pay a high-priced private deed-copy solicitation without checking the county first.
Search the Assessor by street address, identify the owner and parcel information, then return to the Recorder and search the names associated with the property.
Search the borrower and lender names and look for a later release instrument linked to the deed of trust. If the legal status is unclear, use a title professional rather than drawing conclusions from one index entry.
Use the historical direct or indirect index, obtain the book and page, then access the Book area. A subscription is required to view or purchase pre-1965 document images.
Call the Recorder immediately for details about the filing. If you believe fraud occurred, Boone County recommends speaking with an attorney and contacting appropriate law enforcement.
Skip the Recorder and use the Boone County Collector bill search. The Recorder records land documents but does not collect the annual real-estate tax bill.
Boone County Recorder of Deeds FAQs
Can I search Boone County, Missouri deeds online for free?
Yes. Boone County states that registered users can search records and view protected versions of available documents without paying simply to view them. Fees apply when purchasing copies, downloads or subscriptions.
How far back do Boone County online deed records go?
Modern real-estate document searching and viewing covers 1965 to the present. Boone County also provides handwritten historical deed indexes covering 1821 through 1965.
How do I search a Boone County deed if I only know the address?
Start with the Boone County Assessor’s official address search. Once you identify the owner or parcel, search the Recorder system using the relevant grantor or grantee names. This is usually more effective than trying to treat the deed index as an address database.
What is the Boone County Recorder recording fee in 2026?
Effective August 28, 2026, Boone County lists standard real-estate recording at $26 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Always verify the fee schedule immediately before filing because statutory fees can change.
What happens if my deed does not meet Boone County formatting standards?
If it satisfies statutory recording requirements but fails the standard formatting rules, it may be recorded as non-standard with an additional $25 charge. A document that fails legal recording requirements can instead be rejected.
Where is the Boone County Recorder of Deeds office?
The office is in the Boone County Government Center at 801 East Walnut, Room 132, Columbia, MO 65201-7728. The main phone number is 573-886-4345. Regular county hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I view Boone County tax-lien images online?
No. Boone County says federal and state tax liens and releases are indexed online, but their filing images are not available to view or purchase through the online system. Images can be viewed on public research terminals in the Recorder’s Office, and copies can be requested from the office.
Can I get Boone County marriage-license records from the Recorder?
Yes. Marriage licenses issued from 1865 to the present are included in the Recorder search. Images are not available through the online public image viewer. Plain copies are currently $1 and certified copies are $9.
What is Boone County DeedWatch?
DeedWatch is a free name-based email notification service offered by Boone County. After registration, it can alert you when a newly recorded document matches a registered individual, business or other name. It only applies to documents filed after setup.
Can the Boone County Recorder remove a fraudulent or incorrect deed?
No. Boone County states that the Recorder cannot remove a recorded document from the public record without a court order issued by a judge. Suspected fraud or ownership disputes may require an attorney, law enforcement or court action.
Use the Recorder search for recorded documents—not every property question
The fastest way to use the Boone County Recorder of Deeds is to begin with the task, not merely the property. Search the Recorder when you need a deed, deed of trust, release, easement, recorded lien, survey, plat or another recorded instrument. Use the Assessor when you need the parcel, address or assessed value. Use the Collector when the issue is a property-tax bill or payment.
For deed research, start with the official Boone County online search, verify the grantor or grantee and legal description, and buy a copy only after confirming that you have the correct instrument. For documents before 1965, use the historical index workflow. For a new recording, check the current fee schedule and real-estate filing requirements before submitting anything.