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Bates County Contract for Deed Form

Bates County Contract for Deed Form

Bates County Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Missouri recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/7/2025
Bates County Contract for Deed Guide

Bates County Contract for Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.

Document Last Validated 7/3/2025
Bates County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Bates County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Missouri Contract for Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/5/2025
Bates County Residential Disclosure Form

Bates County Residential Disclosure Form

Required when subject property is sold for residential use.

Document Last Validated 7/9/2025
Bates County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Bates County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Required for residential property built before 1978.

Document Last Validated 7/17/2025
Bates County Protect your family from lead based paint

Bates County Protect your family from lead based paint

Required for residential property built before 1978.

Document Last Validated 7/7/2025
Bates County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Bates County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Issue to buyers for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 4/14/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bates County Recorder of Deeds
Address:
1 N Delaware
Butler, Missouri 64730

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

Phone: (660) 679-3611

Recording Tips for Bates County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bates County

Properties in any of these areas use Bates County forms:

  • Adrian
  • Amoret
  • Amsterdam
  • Butler
  • Drexel
  • Foster
  • Hume
  • Rich Hill
  • Rockville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bates County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Bates County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (660) 679-3611 for current fees.

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Contract for Deed (sometimes referred to as a Land Contract) – Missouri use and applications:

When Buyer Cannot Qualify for Traditional Financing.

Often used by buyers who may not meet bank loan requirements due to credit or income issues.

When Seller Financing is Preferred or Necessary.

When Sellers may offer this arrangement to broaden their buyer pool or avoid dealing with banks.

When Property is Being Sold “As Is”.

Often used in cases involving older or distressed properties where a conventional mortgage would be harder to obtain.

Investment Property Transactions.

Sometimes used in investor deals where holding title back until payment completion is part of the deal structure.

For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Deals.

Common in informal or family transactions without a real estate agent.

Land Sales or Rural Property.

Sometimes used when raw land or agricultural property is sold, especially if the buyer is planning gradual development. Use this form for residential property, rental property, Condominiums, vacant land, small commercial property and planned unit development property. For use in Missouri only.

Things to Consider:
Buyer Risk: Since legal title doesn't transfer until full payment, the buyer can lose the property (and payments made) if they default.

Seller Risk: The seller may have to go through legal action (sometimes similar to eviction or foreclosure) if the buyer defaults.

Recording: Buyer shall be authorized to execute and record this “Contract for Deed” or an “Affidavit of Equitable Agreement” on or after Initial closing.

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

This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bates County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Bates 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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January 6th, 2021

The form was very easy to use and the sample tool you had was very helpful. the only problem i had was saving the document and then trying to find it later. I finally was able to figure out how to save it. but i still cannot find the saved document on my computer. Luckily i printed it before i closed it and did not need to make any changes.

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Susan C.

January 16th, 2019

Hi When and how will I get the copy of my deed ? Thanks

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December 25th, 2020

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August 31st, 2024

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February 16th, 2019

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July 14th, 2020

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July 9th, 2020

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August 10th, 2020

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November 5th, 2020

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June 19th, 2019

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Robert L.

February 24th, 2021

Very easy to use and I had no issues submitting my deed.

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Valerie T.

June 4th, 2019

it was very helpful.

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Matthew L.

September 15th, 2022

I would make just two suggestions. (1) Create and example showing multiple grantor(s) and (2) In the same example, show where and estate is conveyed to two or more people. It would help in knowing the correct format.

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October 25th, 2024

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Deb F.

July 16th, 2022

The county clerk accepted your mineral deed. It was a blessing finding your deed and instructions for filling it out online. Thank you

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