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Recording a Deed or Document in Carroll, IL
Carroll (population 15,419) records real-property documents through the Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (combined office). 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.
Carroll recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $75.00 flat fee for standard documents first / Included in flat fee (standard docs); RHSP-exempt documents $56.00; nonconforming documents $100.00 add'l (+Federal tax liens $8.00 (+$1.00/additional name); UCC financing statements $41.00 (terminations $3.00); plats (2 mylars + 3 copies) $98.00; $18.00 RHSP surcharge applies to most recordable documents per PA 102-1135)
- Mailing address
- Carroll County Clerk & Recorder, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 152, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
- Phone
- (815) 244-0223
- Checks payable to
- Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (unconfirmed — verify by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not specified online
Can you e-record in Carroll?
Yes. Carroll accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Carroll, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Carroll 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) at Carroll County Clerk & Recorder, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 152, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053.
- Pay the recording fee ($75.00 flat fee for standard documents first / Included in flat fee (standard docs); RHSP-exempt documents $56.00; nonconforming documents $100.00 add'l (+Federal tax liens $8.00 (+$1.00/additional name); UCC financing statements $41.00 (terminations $3.00); plats (2 mylars + 3 copies) $98.00; $18.00 RHSP surcharge applies to most recordable documents per PA 102-1135)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carroll
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Carroll property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Carroll recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carroll?
The Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) charges $75.00 flat fee for standard documents first / Included in flat fee (standard docs); RHSP-exempt documents $56.00; nonconforming documents $100.00 add'l (+Federal tax liens $8.00 (+$1.00/additional name); UCC financing statements $41.00 (terminations $3.00); plats (2 mylars + 3 copies) $98.00; $18.00 RHSP surcharge applies to most recordable documents per PA 102-1135), with checks payable to Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (unconfirmed — verify by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carroll?
Yes. Carroll accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Carroll?
Mail recordings to Carroll County Clerk & Recorder (combined office): Carroll County Clerk & Recorder, Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 152, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053 ((815) 244-0223).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carroll?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carroll to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Carroll recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.