Georgia Esser
​Recorder of Deeds 

Susan DeWitt 
Deputy Recorder
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Not pictured, Karen Esser, Deputy Recorder

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APEX Marriage License Application Portal allows you to fill out your application online prior to finalizing the purchase of your marriage license.  The application must be filled out within 30 days of intended date of ceremony.  You may call or email to set up the office appointment to provide your forms of identification, ​pay the fee and pick up your license. 
Click on the link below to be directed to the portal.
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​mocooper.fidlar.com/MOCooper/Apex.WebPortal/

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MARRIAGE APPLICATION & LICENSE INFORMATION

$60.00 for License and one certified copy Payable by Credit Card or Cash

License Fee:  $51.00 ~ Certified Copy: $9.00
​(proof of marriage)
BOTH parties must be present at time of application & present a valid
 government issued photo ID & social security number
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License is valid for 30 days
after date of purchase.  Licenses issued Monday through Friday

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM


(See PDF options below for absent applicant situations)

MO STATUTE 451.100 
MARRIAGE MAY BE SOLEMINIZED BY WHOM.
Marriages may be solemnized  by any clergyman, either active or retired, who is in good standing with any church or synagogue in this state.  Marriages may also be solemnized, without compensation, by any judge, including a municipal judge.  Marriages may also be solemnized by a religious society, religious institution, or religious organization of this state, according to the regulations and customs of the society, institution or organization, when either party to the marriage is a member of such society, institution or organization.

Links & Resources

PROPERTY FRAUD ALERT SIGN UP (Click below)
www.propertyfraudalert.com/Phoenix/PFASignUp.WebSite/MOCooper

TAPESTRY
(online pay per search land record option)

COOPER COUNTY GIS WEBSITE
(Click here for land ownership map)

COOPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
660-834-3582  ~  cchs2016@iland.net

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BOONVILLE
660-882-7977

Cooper County Recorder of Deeds
200 Main Street - Room 26
Boonville, MO  65233
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
9 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM
660-882-2161

Submit specific document requests to:
recorder@coopercountymo.gov

​We do not provide title, easement or lien searches. Contact a title company or an attorney for
​those services.

Recordings may be presented in person, by mail or "E-record."  (E-record is done through an online vendor listed below) Paper documents received by mail or drop off will be recorded and returned as soon as possible and done in order of receipt.

Recording & Document Fees
Payable by check, cash or credit card

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021
New Year's Eve/New Year's Day Observance,
DECEMBER 31, 2021 

A cover page may be printed for your document to meet recording requirements (see pdf below) 

coverpage.pdf
File Size:	47 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

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• ll documents submitted for recording must have a 3" CLEAR top margin for recording stamp
• Standard Document:  $24.00 first page & $3.00 for each additional page, submitted on 8.5" x 11" white paper  (excess fees received under $10.00 are non-refundable)
• Non-Standard document:  $25.00 additional fee, submitted on 8.5" x 17" - legal size paper
• Plats:  $44.00 - first page (18 × 24) & $25.00 for each additional page
• Plats:  $69.00 - first page (24 × 36) & $50.00 for each additional page
• Surveys: $24.00 - first page (18 × 24) $5.00 for each additional page
• Surveys: $29.00 - first page (24 × 36) $10.00 For each additional page 
• E-Recording option - Simplifile.com​

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​REAL ID INFORMATION
Proof of name change for either party due to a MARRIAGE will require a raised seal, "certified copy" of your original marriage license. (This is NOT the keepsake copy from your church or officiant)  Certified copies may be obtained from the County where you purchased your license.  (This may differ from the actual location of your marriage ceremony.)  Cooper County certified copies may be purchased for $9.00, payable by check, money order or cash. 
You may also use the service below to enable the use of a credit card for the purchase.  Requests may be submitted by email, phone, or in person and will be sent upon receipt of payment. 
recorder@coopercountymo.gov
​660-882-2161

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* * * ABSENT Applicant Marriage License Applications * * *
(to be used ONLY when one party is not able to apply in person due to incarceration, active military duty or has a diagnosed significant disability)

 Affidavit of Absent Applicant  Incarceration - Attach photo ID

 Affidavit of Absent Applicant
Active Military - Attach photo ID

Affidavit of Absent Applicant
ADA - Attach photo ID