Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in DeWitt, IL
DeWitt (population 15,118) records real-property documents through the DeWitt County Clerk and 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.
DeWitt recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $80.00 standard document (includes all pages); $62.00 standard document with no property reference first / $92.00 non-standard document; $74.00 non-standard document with no property reference add'l (+State/federal liens, certifications, notices, refiles, discharges, releases $11.00 each; judgment memorandums/releases $62.00; lis pendens notices/releases $80.00)
- Mailing address
- DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder, 201 W Washington St, Rm 109 / PO Box 439, Clinton, IL 61727
- Phone
- (217) 935-7780 (fax 217-935-7789; email kharris@dewittcountyil.gov)
- Checks payable to
- Not confirmed on official site
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: First page must reserve a blank 3x5 inch space in upper right corner; other margins minimum 1 in.
Can you e-record in DeWitt?
Yes. DeWitt accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in DeWitt, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets DeWitt 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, or by mail to DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder (combined office) at DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder, 201 W Washington St, Rm 109 / PO Box 439, Clinton, IL 61727.
- Pay the recording fee ($80.00 standard document (includes all pages); $62.00 standard document with no property reference first / $92.00 non-standard document; $74.00 non-standard document with no property reference add'l (+State/federal liens, certifications, notices, refiles, discharges, releases $11.00 each; judgment memorandums/releases $62.00; lis pendens notices/releases $80.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in DeWitt
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 DeWitt 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.
DeWitt recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in DeWitt?
The DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder (combined office) charges $80.00 standard document (includes all pages); $62.00 standard document with no property reference first / $92.00 non-standard document; $74.00 non-standard document with no property reference add'l (+State/federal liens, certifications, notices, refiles, discharges, releases $11.00 each; judgment memorandums/releases $62.00; lis pendens notices/releases $80.00), with checks payable to Not confirmed on official site. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in DeWitt?
Yes. DeWitt accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 DeWitt?
Mail recordings to DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder (combined office): DeWitt County Clerk and Recorder, 201 W Washington St, Rm 109 / PO Box 439, Clinton, IL 61727 ((217) 935-7780 (fax 217-935-7789; email kharris@dewittcountyil.gov)).
How can Jurably help with recording in DeWitt?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in DeWitt 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 DeWitt recorder in person.
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