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 for your convenience:

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 issuance
Marriage licenses are issued Monday through Friday ~ 8:30 to 4:00 pm
Office is closed for lunch on Mondays, 12:00 to 1:00 pm

We strive to be open Tuesday through Friday over the noon hour, please call ahead to verify.

(See PDF options below for absent applicant situations)
Contact Information
660-882-2161
recorder@coopercountymo.gov
Cooper Co Recorder of Deeds
200 Main Street - Rm 26
Boonville, MO  65233
*Please use NORTH door for public access*
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Office is closed for lunch on Mondays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Recording & Copy Fees must be paid with check or cash only

​HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2019
New Year's Day  - Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -  Monday, January 21, 2019
Lincoln Day - Tuesday, February 12, 2019
President's Day (Washington's bday)- Monday, February 18, 2019
Truman Day - Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Memorial Day -  Monday, May 27, 2019
Independence Day - Thursday, July 4, 2019
Labor Day - Monday, September 2, 2019
Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2019
Veterans Day (Observed) - Monday, November 11, 2019
Thanksgiving Break, Thurs & Fri, Nov 28-29, 2019
Christmas Eve, CLOSING at NOON, Dec 24. 2019
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2019

RECORDING INFORMATION & FEES
A cover page can be printed for your document to meet statutory 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 
  • Please call for additional any information.
  • E-Recording - Mobilis Technologies

* * * 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