Georgia Esser
​Recorder of Deeds 
Susan DeWitt - Deputy Recorder
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.

COVID-19 UPDATE
as of 05/19/2020
RECORDER'S OFFICE UPDATE

We are conducting normal business and issuing marriage licenses as of today, May 19, 2020.   ONE of the applicants must be a Cooper County resident for the time being.  Marriage license applicants should call ahead as we are limiting public access to 3 people at a time in addition to the Recorder & Deputy.  Most inquiries and document requests may still be taken care of via
​email or phone call. 
***
Recordings can still 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.
Your patience is greatly appreciated!  

recorder@coopercountymo.gov
660-882-2161
Cooper Co Recorder of Deeds
200 Main Street - Rm 26
Boonville, MO  65233


​HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2020
Memorial Day -  Monday, May 27, 2020
Independence Day - Friday, July 3, 2020
Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2020
Columbus Day Monday, October 12, 2020
Veterans Day  - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Break, Thurs & Fri, Nov 26 & 27, 2020
Christmas Eve, 12:00 pm, Thursday, Dec 24. 2020
Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2020

​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