Formatting Requirements
A deed of trust must be signed by the grantor and a notary, then recorded with the Recorder of Deeds.[1] The below criteria must be met before recording[2]:
- White paper with dark or black text
- 8pt font size minimum
- 0.75″ margins and a 3″ top margin on the first page
Statute of Limitations/Expiration
Missouri law requires that the beneficiary (lender) and trustee initiate a foreclosure within 10 years of the loan’s maturity date, after which their right to foreclose expires.[3]