Georgia Esser
​Recorder of Deeds 
Susan DeWitt - Deputy Recorder
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

COOPER CO CERTIFIED MARRIAGE LICENSE
copies may be purchased online by clicking the
link below, and using a credit card to complete the safe and secure transaction.
(We do provide on site pick up or mailing after payment
has been received via check or cash)

Links & Resources

PROPERTY FRAUD ALERT SERVICE

TAPESTRY
(online search option)

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

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BOONVILLE
660-882-7977


MARRIAGE APPLICATION & LICENSE INFORMATION

$60.00 for License and one certified copy - CASH only
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
​
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.

RECORDER'S OFFICE UPDATE
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 5 PM

​We are conducting normal business and issuing marriage licenses with ONE of the applicants being be a Cooper County resident.  Marriage license applicants should call ahead  to set an appointment to apply for the license.  Most inquiries and document requests may still be taken care of via
​email or phone call. 
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Recordings may be presented via "E-record" as this expediates the turn around time.  (E-record is done through an online vendor listed below) Paper documents received by mail or drop off will be recorded as soon as possible.
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recorder@coopercountymo.gov
660-882-2161
Cooper Co Recorder of Deeds
200 Main Street - Rm 26
Boonville, MO  65233


​HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021
Truman's Birthday - Friday, May 7, 2021
Memorial Day -  Monday, May 31, 2021
Independence Day - Monday, July 5, 2021
Labor Day - Monday, September 6, 2021
Columbus Day Monday, October 11, 2021
Veterans Day  - Thursday, November 11, 2021
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2021
Christmas Break, 12:00 pm, Friday, Dec 24. 2021

​Recording & Copy Fees must be paid by check or cash only
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
  • All 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

* * * 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