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Recording a Deed or Document in Cook, IL
Cook (population 5,194,625) records real-property documents through the Cook County Clerk, Recording Division (formerly Cook County Recorder of Deeds, merged into County Clerk's office in 2020). 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.
Cook recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cook County Clerk, Recording Division (formerly Cook County Recorder of Deeds, merged into County Clerk's office in 2020)
- Recording fee
- $107.00 standard document with Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) fee; $88.00 without RHSP fee (exempt document types) first / Non-standard documents: $53.00 for first two pages plus $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $55.00; non-certified copies $27.50; state/federal tax liens and releases $38.00 (+$1.00 per additional name); mechanic's lien $64.00 first four pages (+$1.00/page); grantor/grantee affidavit $2.00; mail handling fee $5.00 per document; electronic copy $5.00; DD-214 military discharge recording free)
- Mailing address
- Cook County Clerk, Recording Division, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602
- Phone
- (312) 603-5050
- Checks payable to
- Cook County Recorder of Deeds / Cook County Clerk (per official fee guidance)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet required, but document must reserve a blank 3x5 inch space in the upper right corner of the first page
Can you e-record in Cook?
Yes. Cook 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 Cook, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Cook 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 Cook County Clerk, Recording Division (formerly Cook County Recorder of Deeds, merged into County Clerk's office in 2020) at Cook County Clerk, Recording Division, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602.
- Pay the recording fee ($107.00 standard document with Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) fee; $88.00 without RHSP fee (exempt document types) first / Non-standard documents: $53.00 for first two pages plus $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $55.00; non-certified copies $27.50; state/federal tax liens and releases $38.00 (+$1.00 per additional name); mechanic's lien $64.00 first four pages (+$1.00/page); grantor/grantee affidavit $2.00; mail handling fee $5.00 per document; electronic copy $5.00; DD-214 military discharge recording free)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cook
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 Cook 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.
Cook recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cook?
The Cook County Clerk, Recording Division (formerly Cook County Recorder of Deeds, merged into County Clerk's office in 2020) charges $107.00 standard document with Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) fee; $88.00 without RHSP fee (exempt document types) first / Non-standard documents: $53.00 for first two pages plus $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $55.00; non-certified copies $27.50; state/federal tax liens and releases $38.00 (+$1.00 per additional name); mechanic's lien $64.00 first four pages (+$1.00/page); grantor/grantee affidavit $2.00; mail handling fee $5.00 per document; electronic copy $5.00; DD-214 military discharge recording free), with checks payable to Cook County Recorder of Deeds / Cook County Clerk (per official fee guidance). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cook?
Yes. Cook 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 Cook?
Mail recordings to Cook County Clerk, Recording Division (formerly Cook County Recorder of Deeds, merged into County Clerk's office in 2020): Cook County Clerk, Recording Division, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 ((312) 603-5050).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cook?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cook 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 Cook recorder in person.
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