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    Michael Butler Welcomes You!Recorder of Deeds, City of St. Louis

    Welcome to the new Recorder of Deeds website. Here you will find information on obtaining birth, death, marriage, and land records. You will also find some helpful links, with pertinent information on happenings in our city.

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      An Officer Lost – Condolences from Recorder Butler

      Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark St. George

      As Recorder of Deeds for the City of St. Louis, I want to express my deepest condolences to the family of officer David Lee...
    • Recorder Butler in The St. Louis American publication

      Recorder Butler in The St. Louis American publication

      Posted on February 15, 2024 by Mark St. George

      City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds, Michael Butler, was featured in the March 26, 2024 edition of The St Louis American. PLEASE CLICK HERE...
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      Posted on December 4, 2023 by Mark St. George

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