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Recording a Deed or Document in Cass, IL
Cass (population 12,463) records real-property documents through the Cass 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.
Cass recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cass County Clerk & Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $79.00 minimum for standard real estate document first / Included in flat minimum fee; $60.00 minimum for standard documents not subject to RHSP surcharge; $91.00 minimum for nonstandard documents add'l (+Plat survey (up to 8.5x14) $79.00; subdivision plat (max 30x36) $105.00; real estate transfer tax $0.25 per $500 of value)
- Mailing address
- Cass County Clerk & Recorder, 100 E. Springfield Street, P.O. Box 167, Virginia, IL 62691
- Phone
- (217) 452-2277 ext. 4
- Checks payable to
- Cass County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Documents must show "Prepared By," "Return To," and "Tax Bill To" name/address fields
Can you e-record in Cass?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Cass 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 Cass County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) at Cass County Clerk & Recorder, 100 E. Springfield Street, P.O. Box 167, Virginia, IL 62691.
- Pay the recording fee ($79.00 minimum for standard real estate document first / Included in flat minimum fee; $60.00 minimum for standard documents not subject to RHSP surcharge; $91.00 minimum for nonstandard documents add'l (+Plat survey (up to 8.5x14) $79.00; subdivision plat (max 30x36) $105.00; real estate transfer tax $0.25 per $500 of value)).
- 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 Cass 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.
Cass recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cass?
The Cass County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) charges $79.00 minimum for standard real estate document first / Included in flat minimum fee; $60.00 minimum for standard documents not subject to RHSP surcharge; $91.00 minimum for nonstandard documents add'l (+Plat survey (up to 8.5x14) $79.00; subdivision plat (max 30x36) $105.00; real estate transfer tax $0.25 per $500 of value), with checks payable to Cass County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cass?
Yes. Cass 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 Cass?
Mail recordings to Cass County Clerk & Recorder (combined office): Cass County Clerk & Recorder, 100 E. Springfield Street, P.O. Box 167, Virginia, IL 62691 ((217) 452-2277 ext. 4).
Can Jurably record my document in Cass 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 Cass recorder in person.
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