Missouri Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Missouri has no real estate transfer tax — you pay nothing to the state (or any county or city) to transfer a home, beyond nominal recording fees. No statewide transfer tax; only recording fees (St. Louis City charges a small flat document fee).
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Missouri
- Rate: None
- Who customarily pays: —
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
No statewide transfer tax; only recording fees (St. Louis City charges a small flat document fee). You'll still pay standard deed-recording fees (usually a small flat charge), but no percentage-based tax on the sale price. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
How Missouri compares nationally
Missouri is among the least expensive states in the country for transfer tax on a $400,000 home — it charges little or nothing where most states do.
Most expensive states
- Delaware — $16,000
- New Hampshire — $6,000
- Washington — $4,400
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Missouri?
Missouri has no real estate transfer tax. You pay only nominal deed-recording fees when a home is sold.
Who pays the transfer tax in Missouri?
No one — Missouri doesn't charge a transfer tax.
Does Missouri have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Missouri has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.