1. It shall be the duty of the recorder of deeds of and for the respective cities and counties of this state and of the secretary of state to keep a separate book of record in which shall be kept, properly indexed, the description referred to in section 417.250, together with a proof of the publication of the said description properly verified before a notary public, and a copy of the said description and proof of publication, duly certified by the recorder of deeds or the secretary of state, shall be competent evidence of the said filing and publication.
2. The recorder of deeds and the secretary of state shall be allowed a fee of three dollars for the filing of the said description and proof of publication, and a fee of five dollars for furnishing a certified copy thereof.