Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 442
Titles and Conveyance of Real Estate
Section 442.400

August 28, 2011


Not valid until recorded.

442.400. No such instrument in writing shall be valid, except between the parties thereto, and such as have actual notice thereof, until the same shall be deposited with the recorder for record.

(RSMo 1939 § 3428)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3041; 1919 § 2200; 1909 § 2811

(2004) Special tax bill and resulting lien authorized by section 88.812 are not subject to recording requirement of section or to "first in time, first in right" rule of perfecting a security interest. Golden Delta Enterprises v. City of Arnold, 151 S.W.3d 119 (Mo.App.E.D.).


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