Bates County Trustee Deed Form

Last validated June 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Bates County Trustee Deed Form

Bates County Trustee Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/5/2026
Bates County Trustee Deed Guide

Bates County Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/12/2026
Bates County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Bates County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Bates County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Bates County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
1 N Delaware
Butler, Missouri 64730

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (660) 679-3611

Recording Tips for Bates County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bates County

Properties in any of these areas use Bates County forms:

  • Adrian
  • Amoret
  • Amsterdam
  • Butler
  • Drexel
  • Foster
  • Hume
  • Rich Hill
  • Rockville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bates County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Bates 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 Bates 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 Bates County?

Recording fees in Bates County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (660) 679-3611 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A trustee uses a trustee's deed to convey property held in a living trust in Missouri.
In a trust arrangement, the settlor conveys property to the trustee, who holds title to the property for the benefit of a third party, the trust's beneficiary.

The trustee is the administrator of the trust whose power to sell trust property, in this case, is conferred by the trust instrument, the document executed by the trust's settlor establishing the trust and containing the trust provisions. The Missouri Uniform Trust Code also confirms the trustee's power to "acquire or sell property in divided or undivided interests, for cash or on credit, at public or private sale" ( 456.8-816, RSMo).

The granting language of "bargain and sell, convey and confirm" is the common language used in Missouri to transfer property to a grantee with special warranty. A special warranty contains limited covenants of clear title (subject to noted encumbrances), and protection against claims arising by or through the grantor only.

In addition to meeting the requirements for content and format required by standard deeds, such as quitclaim or warranty deeds, trustee's deeds must also reference the trust instrument designating the acting trustee. The deed must be signed by the acting trustee's in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. A distinct acknowledgment form for trustees is codified at 486.330(5), RSMo.

Contact an attorney with any questions about Missouri trustee's deeds, or living trusts in general.

(Missouri TD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Bates County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bates County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Bates 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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January 20th, 2024

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October 2nd, 2020

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November 24th, 2020

It would be helpful to have a frequently asked questions section. That would make it easier to know I have the correct form. Sherry

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May 2nd, 2019

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November 16th, 2021

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June 8th, 2022

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July 27th, 2023

One thing I suggest is use the nomenclature Borrower / Lender / instead of Mortgatator / Mortgatee… Had to google which is which ? !

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August 23rd, 2019

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July 23rd, 2020

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March 11th, 2020

Using the Administrators Deed, pay attention to "Exhibit A". The blank will allow you to type a full legal description BUT it will not save it. Use "Exhibit A" to type the legal description. The form was great and I filed it this morning with no problems.

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August 8th, 2023

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June 28th, 2024

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