Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Alexander, IL
Alexander (population 4,570) records real-property documents through the Alexander County Clerk & Recorder. 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.
Alexander recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Alexander County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $107.00 standard land record (deeds, mortgages, easements, leases, UCC) first / Included in flat fee tiers (no confirmed per-page add-on found) add'l (+Non-land documents $88.00; non-standard documents $156.00; plats/subdivision $206.00; revenue tax stamps payable by separate check)
- Mailing address
- Alexander County Clerk & Recorder, 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914
- Phone
- 618-734-7000 (option 1)
- Checks payable to
- Alexander County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet confirmed; standard IL statutory formatting (8.5x11, 3x5 in. blank space upper right corner) presumed applicable
Can you e-record in Alexander?
Yes. Alexander 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 Alexander, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Alexander 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 Alexander County Clerk & Recorder at Alexander County Clerk & Recorder, 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914.
- Pay the recording fee ($107.00 standard land record (deeds, mortgages, easements, leases, UCC) first / Included in flat fee tiers (no confirmed per-page add-on found) add'l (+Non-land documents $88.00; non-standard documents $156.00; plats/subdivision $206.00; revenue tax stamps payable by separate check)).
- 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 Alexander 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.
Alexander recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Alexander?
The Alexander County Clerk & Recorder charges $107.00 standard land record (deeds, mortgages, easements, leases, UCC) first / Included in flat fee tiers (no confirmed per-page add-on found) add'l (+Non-land documents $88.00; non-standard documents $156.00; plats/subdivision $206.00; revenue tax stamps payable by separate check), with checks payable to Alexander County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Alexander?
Yes. Alexander 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 Alexander?
Mail recordings to Alexander County Clerk & Recorder: Alexander County Clerk & Recorder, 2000 Washington Avenue, Cairo, IL 62914 (618-734-7000 (option 1)).
Can Jurably record my document in Alexander 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 Alexander recorder in person.
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