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Recording a Deed or Document in DeKalb, IL
DeKalb (population 101,835) records real-property documents through the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder. 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.
DeKalb recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $74.00 standard document (8.5x11 in.) first / $94.00 non-standard document (larger than 8.5x11 in.) add'l (+Certified copies same as recording fee; non-certified copies $1.00 per page)
- Mailing address
- DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder, Administration Building 2nd Floor, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
- Phone
- (815) 895-7156 (fax 815-899-0781)
- Checks payable to
- DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (exact payee line not separately confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: First page must have a blank space of at least 3x5 in. in upper right corner; return address must appear in top left corner of first page
Can you e-record in DeKalb?
DeKalb records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in DeKalb, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets DeKalb 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 by mail to DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder at DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder, Administration Building 2nd Floor, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, IL 60178.
- Pay the recording fee ($74.00 standard document (8.5x11 in.) first / $94.00 non-standard document (larger than 8.5x11 in.) add'l (+Certified copies same as recording fee; non-certified copies $1.00 per page)).
- 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 DeKalb standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
DeKalb recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeKalb?
The DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder charges $74.00 standard document (8.5x11 in.) first / $94.00 non-standard document (larger than 8.5x11 in.) add'l (+Certified copies same as recording fee; non-certified copies $1.00 per page), with checks payable to DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (exact payee line not separately confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeKalb?
DeKalb records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in DeKalb?
Mail recordings to DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder: DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder, Administration Building 2nd Floor, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 ((815) 895-7156 (fax 815-899-0781)).
Can Jurably record my document in DeKalb for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the DeKalb recorder in person.
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