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Recording a Deed or Document in Adams, IL
Adams (population 64,267) records real-property documents through the Adams County Recorder of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Adams recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $80.00 standard document (up to 50 pages, 8.5x11 conforming); $92.00 non-standard/non-conforming document first / Additional book/page reference per instrument: $80.00 each add'l (+Plats of Subdivision (8 copies required): $104.00; Financing Statements (UCC): $58.00; includes $9 state Rental Housing Support Fee increase effective 7/1/2023 applied statewide)
- Mailing address
- Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 507 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301
- Phone
- 217-277-2150
- Checks payable to
- Adams County Recorder of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; standard IL statutory formatting (8.5x11, black ink, 10pt+ type, 3x5 in. blank space upper right corner of first page) required for standard fee tier
Can you e-record in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adams, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Adams County Recorder of Deeds at Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 507 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301.
- Pay the recording fee ($80.00 standard document (up to 50 pages, 8.5x11 conforming); $92.00 non-standard/non-conforming document first / Additional book/page reference per instrument: $80.00 each add'l (+Plats of Subdivision (8 copies required): $104.00; Financing Statements (UCC): $58.00; includes $9 state Rental Housing Support Fee increase effective 7/1/2023 applied statewide)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Adams standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Adams recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams?
The Adams County Recorder of Deeds charges $80.00 standard document (up to 50 pages, 8.5x11 conforming); $92.00 non-standard/non-conforming document first / Additional book/page reference per instrument: $80.00 each add'l (+Plats of Subdivision (8 copies required): $104.00; Financing Statements (UCC): $58.00; includes $9 state Rental Housing Support Fee increase effective 7/1/2023 applied statewide), with checks payable to Adams County Recorder of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Adams?
Mail recordings to Adams County Recorder of Deeds: Adams County Recorder of Deeds, 507 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301 (217-277-2150).
Can Jurably record my document in Adams for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Adams recorder in person.
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