About Laredo

What records can I access? In City of St. Louis, the index of real estate documents recorded beginning June 1982, and the document images since January 1, 1994 are available. Older microfilm images are being scanned as time allows.

What equipment do I need? Operating system must be minimum of 32 meg of Memory. You must have Internet connection, minimum 56K modem. Pentium processor or better. Monitor capable of at least 800 X 600 resolution, 16 bit high color. If your firm is large and you have a firewall or Internet by proxy, you will require assistance from your technical support services.

What are the fees? You pay a flat rate of $350.00 monthly for one user name and password. Additional passwords can be purchased $200.00 monthly. You must deposit with the recorder of deeds office a check to cover the first month fee and any copies of images you print. Copies of documents are $3.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.

Are there disclaimers I should read? Yes. Click DISCLAIMER which includes "wall dates."

How do I set up my search? As with any system, you will need to determine the best strategy for finding your information. For more suggestions on how to search using Laredo, click SEARCH TIPS.

Do I need to sign an agreement? Yes. To get a copy of the Laredo agreement that you will need to print and fill out, select either the Microsoft Word 97 version or the Adobe PDF version

Do I need to set up an escrow account? Yes, with a $700.00 business check or money order ($350.00 for the first month user fee and $250.00 for escrow). Contact the Recorder of Deeds office to set-up the escrow account.

How can I access Laredo? After we receive your completed agreement and escrow money, we will assign you a user name and password that you can use to access Laredo.

Who do I contact for more information about Laredo? Send an EMAIL to the Recorder of Deeds.

Revised: May 29, 2001.