Ralls County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Ralls County, Missouri

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Ralls County should get familiar with the Ralls County Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Ralls County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in Missouri can be complex. Before recording a lien in Ralls County, read Filing a Lien in Missouri: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Ralls County Recorder Forms:

• Missouri Mechanics Lien Form
• Missouri Notice of Use of Equipment Form
• Missouri Notice to Owner Form
• Missouri Notice of Rights Form
• Missouri Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Ralls County

What types of documents can I file at the Ralls County Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release

Which office records mechanics liens in Ralls County, Missouri?

E-Filing

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Ralls County, Missouri?

In Missouri, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 6 months to file a lien after the last day of providing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 6 months to file after last day of providing labor or materials.

What are the Ralls County Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Ralls County, Missouri:
$24 for the first page. $3 for each additional page

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Ralls County Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Ralls County Recorder fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in Ralls County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Ralls County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$24.

How do I get copies of documents from the Ralls County Recorder?

In Ralls County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Ralls County Recorder.