Platte County Recorder of Deeds: Search & Office

County and state

Platte County, Missouri

Elected Recorder

Christopher L. Wright

Physical office

415 Third Street, Room 035, Platte City, MO 64079

Office telephone

816-858-3326

General public hours

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

Recording hours

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

Current standard deed fee

$26 first page; $3 each additional page

Online system

Platte County iRecord / iCounty

The official Platte County online search uses iCounty’s iRecord system.

The system provides registered access to recorded-document searching, with separate options for document images, printing and subscriptions.

1. Open the official Platte County iRecord portal.

   Use the county-branded iCounty login page.

   Open iRecord Search
   After opening: select Register if you need an account, or log in with your existing email address and password.
2. Review the access options.

   Choose the registered-user option or a paid subscription based on whether you need to view or print documents.

3. Search by a party’s name.

   Start with the grantor or grantee. The grantor typically transfers a property interest, while the grantee receives it.

4. Try a recording date or document reference.

   If you already know the approximate transaction date, document type or recorded instrument reference, use the available filters to narrow results.

5. Review the matching documents.

   Check recording date, party names, document type and available document images to identify the correct record.

6. Save the recording information.

   Retain the reference number or book/page information for copy requests and future title research.

Is Platte County’s online deed search free?

The iRecord portal lists a $0 registered-user option, but printing and certain document-access features can carry additional charges.

The currently displayed portal offers a $10 single-day subscription and monthly plans for regular users.

Before purchasing access, review the current subscription details on the official login page. Prices and included image features can change.

The Recorder maintains documents involving real estate transactions, legal claims and other instruments accepted for recording under Missouri law.

Two services that use different offices

Divorce records: contact the Circuit Clerk rather than the Recorder of Deeds.

Most UCC filings: the Recorder states that Uniform Commercial Code filings have generally been handled by the Missouri Secretary of State since July 1, 2001.

Some real-estate-related fixture filings still use county recording procedures.

Missouri deed recording requires a properly prepared document that meets both legal requirements and recorder formatting standards.

The Recorder’s Office maintains the public record. It does not replace an attorney or title professional when selecting the right deed or resolving ownership issues.

1. Prepare the correct deed.

   Use the appropriate Missouri deed type for the transaction. Ask an attorney or title company when ownership consequences are uncertain.

2. Identify grantors and grantees.

   Include the required names and clearly label grantors and grantees so the county can index the document.

3. Include the legal description.

   Use an adequate property legal description. The county does not accept a street address alone as the legal description.

4. Review execution and notarization.

   Confirm that signatures, acknowledgments and any other execution requirements are satisfied.

5. Check page formatting.

   Reserve the first-page recording margin and verify paper size, print legibility and first-page information.

6. Calculate the current recording fee.

   Use the updated August 28, 2026 fee schedule. Older $24 first-page prices are no longer current.

7. Submit during recording hours.

   Platte County records documents from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, except closures.

8. Keep the recording reference.

   Save your recording information and verify the indexed record after processing.

Formatting requirements that matter

After opening: check the 3-inch first-page margin, signatures, legal description and grantor/grantee designations before submitting the original.

Platte County specifically announced an increase in Recorder fees effective August 28, 2026, following a statewide statutory change.

The current county schedule lists these charges for standard real-estate documents and other common services.

Example: Three-page warranty deed

If the same document is nonstandard but accepted for recording, the example total becomes $57, because of the additional $25 charge.

Specialized filings, additional references or other document-specific fees may change the final amount.

After opening: choose the real-estate, plat/survey, copy or marriage-license category. Calculate charges from the current schedule before preparing payment.

Platte County allows members of the public to search records and request copies without usually needing a formal Missouri Sunshine Law request.

The Recorder states that its office is open during the lunch hour for records searching and copies.

Request a copy in person

1. Find the document.

   Search iRecord using the grantor or grantee name, or bring the existing recording reference.

2. Visit the Recorder.

   Go to Room 035 at 415 Third Street in Platte City during public office hours.

3. Identify the copy type.

   Request an ordinary copy or a certified copy depending on what the receiving organization requires.

4. Pay the applicable fee.

   Confirm the page count and certification charge with staff.

Copy fees

Example: Certified four-page deed

If you are outside Platte County, contact the office by telephone or email to confirm its current remote-copy delivery and payment methods.

Online downloads may have different costs than county-counter copies because of portal and subscription charges.

Platte County offers a free record notification service through its online recording system.

You can register for email notices when a newly recorded deed matches the search criteria or name information you provide.

1. Open the county iRecord system.

   Use the official Platte County online records portal.

2. Register or log in.

   Create a registered-user account if you do not already have one.

3. Configure recording notifications.

   Follow the Recorder’s notification instructions and enter the names or other supported criteria you want monitored.

4. Review unexpected alerts.

   If an unfamiliar deed appears, compare it with legitimate transactions and contact the Recorder for the recorded instrument.

After opening: follow the PDF’s registration workflow. Confirm the current subscription options in the live iRecord portal before paying for any unrelated image-access plan.

Marriage licenses

The Recorder also issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Platte County.

Marriage-license applications are accepted from 8 AM to 4 PM on regular business days.

The county’s October 2026 Recorder page lists a $53 marriage license fee, or $63 with a certified copy.

The office requests exact cash when paying in cash. Credit and debit card transactions can include a convenience fee.

Military discharge records

The Recorder maintains military discharge records, including qualifying DD214 documents.

Access to these documents may be restricted. The office identifies a special disclaimer process for DD214-related records requests.

Sunshine Law and public requests

The county explains that most Recorder documents can be requested directly without a formal public-records request.

For Sunshine Law requests, contact recorderofdeeds@co.platte.mo.us.

Travis Youmans is identified as the office’s custodian of records for Sunshine requests.

The Platte County Recorder serves properties located throughout Platte County, not only those within Platte City.

That includes property in places such as Parkville, Riverside, Weston, Weatherby Lake and the Platte County portion of Kansas City.

Check the correct county first

Kansas City extends into more than one county. A Kansas City mailing address alone does not establish that the deed is recorded in Platte County.

Confirm the property’s county using the parcel or tax record before choosing the Recorder search portal.

Some land records are older than the online index

If an older document is difficult to locate online, contact the Recorder with the party names and approximate recording period.

The Recorder maintains the county’s historical recording records, but online access and image availability can differ by document age.

Missouri beneficiary deeds

Missouri recognizes beneficiary deeds, which can transfer an interest at death when the statutory requirements are met.

Because beneficiary deeds have important timing and ownership consequences, use a qualified Missouri attorney for legal questions rather than relying on a blank template.