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

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

Franklin County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Missouri Contract for Deed document for reference.

Franklin County Sellers Residential Disclosure Form
Required when subject property is sold for residential use.

Franklin County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
Required for residential property built before 1978.

Franklin County Protect your family from lead based paint
Required for residential property built before 1978.

Franklin County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Issue to buyers for fiscal year reporting.
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Additional Missouri and Franklin County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Franklin County Recorder of Deeds
Union, Missouri 63084
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (636) 583-6367
Recording Tips for Franklin County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County
Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:
- Beaufort
- Berger
- Catawissa
- Gerald
- Gray Summit
- Grubville
- Labadie
- Leslie
- Lonedell
- Luebbering
- New Haven
- Pacific
- Robertsville
- Saint Albans
- Saint Clair
- Stanton
- Sullivan
- Union
- Villa Ridge
- Washington
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Franklin County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Franklin County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (636) 583-6367 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 Franklin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Franklin County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Franklin County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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