Missouri Forms

Douglas County Contract for Deed Form

Douglas County Contract for Deed Form

Douglas 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
Douglas County Contract for Deed Guide

Douglas County Contract for Deed Guide

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

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

Douglas 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
Douglas County Residential Disclosure Form

Douglas County Residential Disclosure Form

Required when subject property is sold for residential use.

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

Douglas County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Required for residential property built before 1978.

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

Douglas County Protect your family from lead based paint

Required for residential property built before 1978.

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

Douglas 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 Douglas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Douglas County Recorder of Deeds
Address:
203 SE 2nd Ave / PO Box 1528
Ava, Missouri 65608

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (417) 683-1219

Recording Tips for Douglas County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

Cities and Jurisdictions in Douglas County

Properties in any of these areas use Douglas County forms:

  • Ava
  • Drury
  • Mc Clurg
  • Squires
  • Vanzant

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Douglas County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Douglas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (417) 683-1219 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 Douglas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

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