Howard County Contract for Deed Form
Howard County Contract for Deed Form
Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Missouri recording and content requirements.
Howard County Contract for Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.
Howard County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Missouri Contract for Deed document for reference.
Howard County Residential Disclosure Form
Required when subject property is sold for residential use.
Howard County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
Required for residential property built before 1978.
Howard County Protect your family from lead based paint
Required for residential property built before 1978.
Howard County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Issue to buyers for fiscal year reporting.
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Additional Missouri and Howard County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Howard County Recorder of Deeds
Fayette, Missouri 65248
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (660) 248-2194
Recording Tips for Howard County:
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page
Cities and Jurisdictions in Howard County
Properties in any of these areas use Howard County forms:
- Armstrong
- Fayette
- Franklin
- Glasgow
- New Franklin
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Howard County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Howard 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 Howard County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County?
Recording fees in Howard County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (660) 248-2194 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 Howard County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Howard County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Howard 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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