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Recording a Deed or Document in Clinton, IL
Clinton (population 37,128) records real-property documents through the Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clinton County Clerk & Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $70.00 (standard land document, first page) first / Included in standard flat fee up to normal length; non-standard/oversized documents $85.00; new subdivision/plat of survey $90.00 add'l (+Non-land/UCC documents $50.00; Rental Housing Support Program state surcharge included in standard fee)
- Mailing address
- Clinton County Clerk & Recorder, 850 Fairfax Street / PO Box 308, Carlyle, IL 62231
- Phone
- (618) 594-6620
- Checks payable to
- Clinton County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet, but first page must have a blank 3x5 inch space in upper right corner reserved for recorder's use per Illinois statute
Can you e-record in Clinton?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Clinton 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 Clinton County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) at Clinton County Clerk & Recorder, 850 Fairfax Street / PO Box 308, Carlyle, IL 62231.
- Pay the recording fee ($70.00 (standard land document, first page) first / Included in standard flat fee up to normal length; non-standard/oversized documents $85.00; new subdivision/plat of survey $90.00 add'l (+Non-land/UCC documents $50.00; Rental Housing Support Program state surcharge included in standard fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clinton
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 Clinton 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.
Clinton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clinton?
The Clinton County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) charges $70.00 (standard land document, first page) first / Included in standard flat fee up to normal length; non-standard/oversized documents $85.00; new subdivision/plat of survey $90.00 add'l (+Non-land/UCC documents $50.00; Rental Housing Support Program state surcharge included in standard fee), with checks payable to Clinton 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 Clinton?
Yes. Clinton 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 Clinton?
Mail recordings to Clinton County Clerk & Recorder (combined office): Clinton County Clerk & Recorder, 850 Fairfax Street / PO Box 308, Carlyle, IL 62231 ((618) 594-6620).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clinton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clinton 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 Clinton recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clinton? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.