RECORDER OF DEEDS,
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
MICHAEL BUTLER
CHAIRMAN, MISSOURI
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
What is the Recorder of Deeds?
The Recorder of Deeds handles all:
​Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Death Certificates
Land Deeds
Preservation of Records
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"IN 2022, YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO TO CITY HALL TO ACCESS YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT"
-RECORDER MICHAEL BUTLER
WHAT IS MICHAEL WORKING ON?
Enhance Website
Michael is committed to drastically enhancing the office website within 90 days by increasing productivity of the office's IT department, working with local GovTech and freelance developers, and working with vendors who specialize in government marketing. The website for the City Recorder of Deeds is now user-friendly and a provides a good image for the City under Michael's leadership.
Online Services
Currently , citizens are now able to access their birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses online through the Recorder's office. Michael has allowed citizens to apply, purchase and receive these vital records online. In 2020, you should not have to go to City Hall to Access your city government. Improving online services will be a goal of the office everyday Michael is the recorder of Deeds. Of course, citizens will always be able to come to City Hall and be met with excellent customer service if they so choose.
Improve
Archives
St. Louis has over 250 years of rich history, and it is the role of the Recorder of Deeds office to preserve it. Today, the way our city preserves those records is abhorrent. Michael will improve the process of preserving precious documents in our City Archives within 4 years by partnering with local organizations that are experts in archival data. His goal is to carefully and efficiently make each one of our historic documents available to the public, both in physical and digital forms.