Missouri Beneficiary Deed Form

Missouri Beneficiary Deed Form

A Missouri beneficiary deed is prepared by a property owner to transfer real estate to their chosen beneficiary upon their death. In executing this instrument, the property owner ensures that the transfer will bypass probate and the beneficiary will receive the property without any complications. The owner can sell the property and revoke the deed at any point.

Last updated June 18th, 2025

A Missouri beneficiary deed is prepared by a property owner to transfer real estate to their chosen beneficiary upon their death. In executing this instrument, the property owner ensures that the transfer will bypass probate and the beneficiary will receive the property without any complications. The owner can sell the property and revoke the deed at any point.

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Recording and Resources

Formatting

  • Paper: White, 20lb weight
  • Margins: 3” top of first page, 0.75” everywhere else
  • Font: 8pt minumum[1]

Signing Requirements

  • Signing Requirements: Owner and notary public[2]
    • St Louis – Owner, grantee, notary public[3]
  • Where to Record: Recorder of Deeds[4]
  • Recording fees: Fees vary, but generally $24 for the first page + $3 each extra page[5]

Resources

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