Audrain County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form (Missouri)

All Audrain County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form

Audrain County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form

Fill in the blank Affidavit of Equitable Interest form formatted to comply with all Missouri recording and content requirements.
Included Audrain County compliant document last validated/updated 4/16/2025

Affidavit of Equitable Interest Guide

Audrain County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Affidavit of Equitable Interest form.
Included Audrain County compliant document last validated/updated 4/16/2025

Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Audrain County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Example of a properly completed Missouri Affidavit of Equitable Interest document for reference. Executed by Purchaser/Buyer.
Included Audrain County compliant document last validated/updated 6/20/2025

Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Audrain County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Example of a properly completed Missouri Affidavit of Equitable Interest document for reference. Executed by Seller and Purchaser/Buyer
Included Audrain County compliant document last validated/updated 5/23/2025

The following Missouri and Audrain County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:

When using these Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Audrain County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Audrain County Recorder of Deeds

101 North Jefferson St, Rm 105, Mexico, Missouri 65265

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (573) 473-5830

Local jurisdictions located in Audrain County include:

  • Benton City
  • Farber
  • Laddonia
  • Martinsburg
  • Mexico
  • Rush Hill
  • Thompson
  • Vandalia

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Audrain County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Audrain County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Audrain County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Audrain County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Audrain County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Audrain County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Missouri or Audrain County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Audrain County Affidavit of Equitable Interest forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Key Purposes of the Affidavit in Missouri:
1. Public Notice of Buyer’s Interest
Records the buyer’s equitable interest in the property with the county Recorder of Deeds.
Alerts anyone doing a title search (e.g., other buyers, lenders, title companies) that a prior claim exists.

2. Protects Against Seller Misconduct
Prevents the seller from:
Reselling the property to someone else.
Taking out loans against the property without disclosure.
Makes it harder for the seller to act in bad faith or “back out” after contract execution.

3. Supports Legal Standing in Court
Establishes evidence that a buyer has taken action to protect their interest.
Useful in disputes involving breach of contract, specific performance, or fraud.

4. Used in Creative Financing / Wholesaling
Common tool used by real estate investors or wholesalers to "cloud title" and ensure their deal doesn’t get bypassed.
Especially useful in Contracts for Deed, lease-options, and assignment deals.

5. Low-Commitment Alternative to Full Contract Recording
Instead of recording the full sales contract (which may contain sensitive info), the affidavit briefly states that a contract exists and protects the buyer's interest.

Legal Effect in Missouri:
Does not transfer legal title
Does not create a lien—it simply notifies the public of your interest
Gives priority rights if filed before others (like mechanics’ liens, new purchase agreements, etc.)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Audrain County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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