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Cape Girardeau County Beneficiary Deed Form

Cape Girardeau County Beneficiary Deed Form

Cape Girardeau County Beneficiary Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025
Cape Girardeau County Beneficiary Deed Guide

Cape Girardeau County Beneficiary Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/25/2025
Cape Girardeau County Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Cape Girardeau County Completed Example of the Beneficiary Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cape Girardeau Recorder of Deeds
Address:
1 Barton Square, Suite 203
Jackson, Missouri 63755

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

Phone: (573) 243-8123

Recording Tips for Cape Girardeau County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cape Girardeau County

Properties in any of these areas use Cape Girardeau County forms:

  • Altenburg
  • Burfordville
  • Cape Girardeau
  • Daisy
  • Delta
  • Dutchtown
  • Friedheim
  • Gordonville
  • Jackson
  • Millersville
  • Oak Ridge
  • Old Appleton
  • Pocahontas
  • Whitewater

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cape Girardeau County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?

Recording fees in Cape Girardeau County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Enacted in 1989, the Missouri Nonprobate Transfers Law (Sections 461.003 et seq, Revised Statutes of Missouri (2012)) allows those who own real property in Missouri the option of conveying real property after death, but without the need for probate distribution.

One distinctive feature of this useful estate planning tool is its flexibility. The grantor retains absolute ownership of and control over the Missouri real estate, with the freedom to sell, rent, mortgage, or otherwise use the land at will with no penalty for waste or obligation to inform the named beneficiary. He or she may also change details about beneficiaries or even revoke the beneficiary deed outright by executing and recording a new document containing the updated information. For the beneficiary deed and any related changes or revocations to be valid, however, the deed must be recorded during the grantor's lifetime.

This flexibility is possible because the transfer of ownership is incomplete. There is no statutory obligation to notify grantees of their beneficiary status, so there is typically no consideration (something of value, usually money) paid for the potential future interest in the real estate. The transfer of ownership rights is completed when the grantor dies and the beneficiary records the appropriate documentation.

Overall, Missouri beneficiary deeds are a simple and effective estate planning tool for individuals who want to pass on real property rights outside of the probate process. Even so, it is essential to review how executing a beneficiary deed might impact taxes, as well as eligibility for local, state, and federal benefits and asset-based programs.

(Missouri BD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Beneficiary Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Cape Girardeau County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cape Girardeau 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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February 25th, 2019

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May 11th, 2025

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