Pettis County Contract for Deed Form (Missouri)
All Pettis County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Contract for Deed Form
Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Missouri recording and content requirements.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 5/22/2025
Contract for Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2025
Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Missouri Contract for Deed document for reference.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 4/14/2025
Residential Disclosure Form
Required when subject property is sold for residential use.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 7/9/2025
Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
Required for residential property built before 1978.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 7/17/2025
Protect your family from lead based paint
Required for residential property built before 1978.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 7/7/2025
Annual Accounting Statement Form
Issue to buyers for fiscal year reporting.
Included Pettis County compliant document last validated/updated 4/14/2025
The following Missouri and Pettis County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Contract for Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Pettis County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Pettis County Recorder of Deeds
Courthouse - 415 S Ohio Ave, Suite 106, Sedalia, Missouri 65301
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (660) 826-5000 Ext. 922
Local jurisdictions located in Pettis County include:
- Green Ridge
- Houstonia
- Hughesville
- La Monte
- Mora
- Sedalia
- Smithton
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Pettis County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Pettis County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Pettis County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Pettis County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Contract for Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Pettis County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Pettis County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Missouri or Pettis County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Pettis County Contract for Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
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.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Pettis 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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