Douglas County Notice of Intent Form (Missouri)
All Douglas County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Notice of Intent Form
Fill in the blank Notice of Intent form formatted to comply with all Missouri recording and content requirements.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 6/9/2025
Notice of Intent Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 2/24/2025
Completed Example of Notice of Intent Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Douglas County compliant document last validated/updated 6/16/2025
The following Missouri and Douglas County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Notice of Intent forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Douglas County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Douglas County Recorder of Deeds
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
Local jurisdictions located in Douglas County include:
- Ava
- Drury
- Mc Clurg
- Squires
- Vanzant
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 Douglas 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 Douglas County using our eRecording service.
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 the Notice of Intent 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 Douglas County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Douglas County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Missouri or Douglas 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 Douglas County Notice of Intent 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.
Missouri Notice of Intent to File a Mechanic's Lien
Mechanic's lien claimants who have not contracted directly with the owner (or the owner's agent) of the subject property must ensure proper notice is delivered to these parties before claiming a lien. In Missouri, the proper form of notice is a document called a Notice of Intent to File a Mechanic's Lien.
Every person except the original contractor shall give ten (10) days' notice before filing the lien, to the owner, owners or agent, or either of them, that he holds a claim against such building or improvement. R.S.M.O. 429.100.
The notice must set forth the party responsible for paying, identify the owner and lien claimant, the common name and address, and legal description of the subject property, a description of work or services provided including dates, the general contractor's name and address, and the amounts due along with any extras or past payment deductions noted. Id.
Any officer authorized by law to serve process in civil actions, or by any person who would be a competent witness may serve the notice. Id. When the Notice is served by an officer, his official endorsed return counts as proof of service. Id. If served by any other person, the fact of such service must be verified by affidavit. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or relied upon as a substitute for speaking with a legal professional. If you have any questions about drafting a notice of intent to file a lien, or any other issues related to liens in Missouri, please speak with a qualified attorney.
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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