Illinois · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Cass
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 Cass 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cass?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cass 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 Cass 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.