Search Andrew County Deed Records
Andrew County deed records are kept at the Recorder of Deeds office in Savannah, Missouri. The county was organized in 1841, and land records stretch back to that year. Located in northwest Missouri near the St. Joseph metro area, Andrew County has a mix of rural farmland and residential properties along the Missouri River. You can search these deed records in person at the courthouse, request copies by mail, or check with the recorder about online access through third-party vendor systems.
Andrew County Deed Records Quick Facts
Andrew County Recorder of Deeds Office
The Andrew County Recorder of Deeds in Savannah is the central place for all land records in the county. The office holds warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, deeds of trust, releases, assignments, plats, and surveys. You can visit during regular business hours, typically Monday through Friday, and search records by grantor name, grantee name, book and page, or legal description of the property. Staff can pull documents for you and make copies right there.
Andrew County sits in the St. Joseph metropolitan area and borders the Missouri River. That location has shaped property records here since the 1840s, when settlers first claimed land along the river bottom and on the rolling prairie to the west. The recorder's office tracks every transfer from those early federal land patents through modern-day home sales. Under RSMo Chapter 59, the recorder must keep a Direct Index (by grantor) and an Indirect Index (by grantee) so you can trace ownership from either direction.
The Recorders' Association of Missouri has contact details for the Andrew County Recorder and all other county recorders in the state. Their site also covers recording guidelines, document standards, and a county map. It is a good place to check before you visit.
How to Find Andrew County Deed Records Online
Online access for Andrew County deed records may be available through third-party vendor platforms. Many Missouri counties use services like iCounty Technologies or Fidlar Technologies. The specific tools and date ranges depend on the county. Call the recorder's office in Savannah to ask what is online and how far back the digital records go.
For historical research, the Missouri State Archives holds Andrew County land records from 1841 through 1969. These include early land patents from federal sales to settlers in the 1840s and 1850s. You can also use the Missouri Land Survey Database to look up surveys filed with county recorders across the state. This tool is free and run by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. It helps verify legal descriptions and find the boundaries of specific parcels in Andrew County.
Note: Per RSMo 59.003, all requests for Andrew County deed records dated after December 31, 1969 must go directly to the recorder's office in Savannah.
Recording Fees for Andrew County Deed Records
Fees in Andrew County follow the state schedule. The base cost to record a deed is $24 for the first page and $3 for each page after. That covers warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, deeds of trust, and most other real estate documents. Plat recordings cost $44 for the first 18" x 24" page and $25 for each additional page. Surveys start at $24 for the first page at that size.
If a document does not meet Missouri's formatting requirements under RSMo 59.310, the recorder charges an extra $25 non-standard penalty. Copy fees run about $1 per page for uncertified copies. Certified copies cost a bit more. Part of each fee goes to state funds, including the Local Records Preservation Fund, Missouri Land Survey Fund, and Missouri Housing Trust Fund. Most offices accept checks payable to the county recorder, and many now take credit cards with a convenience fee.
Deed Records Document Standards in Andrew County
All documents filed with the Andrew County Recorder must meet state formatting rules. These have been in effect since January 1, 2002. Paper must be 8.5" x 11", white or light-colored, at least 20 pounds. Print in black or dark ink on one side only. The first page needs a 3-inch blank top margin for the recording certificate. Every deed must show the title, date, grantor and grantee names, statutory addresses, legal description, and any reference book and page numbers on the first page.
Signatures must be in black or dark ink. A typed or printed name goes below each signature. Every deed needs a notary acknowledgment with a valid seal that meets RSMo Chapter 486. Documents signed before January 1, 2002 are exempt. Military separation papers and documents executed outside the United States are also exempt.
Types of Records at Andrew County Recorder
The Andrew County Recorder handles more than just basic deeds. The office records warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, sheriff's deeds, deeds of trust, releases, assignments, subdivision plats, surveys, and military discharge records (DD-214). Marriage licenses are also filed here. Each document type has its own requirements, but all follow the same general formatting standards.
Transfer on Death deeds are also recorded in Andrew County. Under RSMo 461.025, a TOD deed lets you name someone to get your property when you die, skipping probate entirely. The deed must include a legal description and be recorded before the owner's death. The owner keeps full control during their lifetime and can revoke it any time. This is a useful estate planning tool for property owners in Andrew County who want to keep things simple for their heirs.
Public Access to Andrew County Records
Deed records in Andrew County are public. Anyone can look them up. The Missouri Sunshine Law under RSMo Chapter 610 gives you the right to inspect and copy government records without stating a reason. The recorder must provide facilities for examining records during normal business hours.
The State Historical Society of Missouri and Missouri Digital Heritage also offer access to historical land records. These resources cover documents from 1777 through 1969 and are free to use for research into Andrew County property history.
Nearby Counties
Properties near county borders may have records in more than one county. The counties bordering Andrew County are listed below.
Cities in Andrew County
Andrew County includes the cities of Savannah, Amazonia, Fillmore, and Rosendale. No cities in Andrew County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All deed records for properties in these cities are filed with the Andrew County Recorder of Deeds in Savannah. Residents of nearby St. Joseph in Buchanan County may also have property interests in Andrew County given the close proximity.