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Cole County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form

Cole County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Form

Cole 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.

Document Last Validated 4/16/2025
Cole County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Guide

Cole County Affidavit of Equitable Interest Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Affidavit of Equitable Interest form.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025
Cole County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Cole 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.

Document Last Validated 7/16/2025
Cole County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Equitable Interest Document

Cole 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

Document Last Validated 5/23/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Cole County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Cole County Recorder of Deeds
Address:
Courthouse Annex - 311 East High St, Rm 101 / PO Box 353
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 /65102

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (573) 634-9115

Recording Tips for Cole County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cole County

Properties in any of these areas use Cole County forms:

  • Centertown
  • Eugene
  • Henley
  • Jefferson City
  • Lohman
  • Russellville
  • Saint Thomas

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cole County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cole County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Cole County?

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

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Cole County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Cole County?

Recording fees in Cole County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 634-9115 for current fees.

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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.)

Important: Your property must be located in Cole County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Equitable Interest meets all recording requirements specific to Cole County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cole 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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