Title notes for Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri spreads across four counties, so the first title question is which county the property is in.
Missouri uses beneficiary deeds where Kansas uses transfer-on-death deeds, and property taxes are due by December 31 each year.
How closings work in Missouri
Missouri residential closings are commonly handled by title companies acting as escrow and settlement agents, much like Kansas.
Missouri uses beneficiary deeds to pass real estate at death outside probate; they must be recorded before the owner dies.
Missouri closing costs
Missouri has no state real estate transfer tax.
Property taxes for a year are due by December 31, so at a mid-year closing the seller usually credits the buyer from January 1 to closing.
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Common questions
Where are deeds recorded for Kansas City property?
With the Recorder of Deeds for the county the property is in: Jackson, Clay, Platte or Cass.
Who pays for title insurance in Kansas City?
The purchase contract decides, and local customs vary. Check the title section of your contract.
What should I look for in a title company?
Quick turnaround on the title commitment, clear answers about requirements and costs, and careful handling of your closing funds, including confirming wiring instructions by phone.