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SB 1206

SB 1206 - Current law provides for a flat $25 fee for recording certain plats of certain size, with an additional fee for additional pages. This act modifies the fee schedule by providing fees for the recording of various plats based on the size of the drawing. Additionally, the act provides for a modified fee schedule for the copying of certain plats, with the fee based on the size of the document. This act is identical to HB 2281 (2026), and HCS/HB 1125 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kurtis Gregory

SB 1206 modifies document recording requirements for Missouri county recorders, affecting property record standards and public filing procedures.

Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1206

Legislative bill overview

SB 1206 modifies Missouri's requirements for documents submitted to county recorders for recording. The bill adjusts standards and procedures governing what documents can be recorded in the public record system. Specific amendments to the recording provisions are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

Recording laws directly affect property ownership documentation, legal clarity of land titles, and the integrity of public records that millions of Missourians rely on for real estate transactions. Changes to recording requirements can influence costs, processing times, and legal certainty for property owners, lenders, and buyers. The county recorder's office serves as the official repository for property-related documents affecting everyday citizens.

Potential points of contention

  • Document standards clarity – Without seeing the specific modifications, it's unclear whether changes make recording easier (reducing barriers) or stricter (protecting record integrity), which could benefit some stakeholders while burdening others
  • County implementation burden – Alterations to recording procedures may require county recorders to invest in new systems, training, or staffing to comply with new standards
  • Scope of recordable documents – Changes defining which documents qualify for recording could affect who can file documents or what types of agreements get official legal recognition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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