Mo. Rev. Stat. § 51.030
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The certificate of election with the oath or affirmation of office of such clerk endorsed thereon, shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county before any other duty of his office is discharged.
§ 51.030, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 13288, A.L. 1945 p. 653 § 5, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971