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Recording a Deed or Document in Edgar, IL
Edgar (population 16,323) records real-property documents through the Edgar County Clerk & Recorder (County Clerk serves as ex-officio Recorder of Deeds). 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.
Edgar recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Edgar County Clerk & Recorder (County Clerk serves as ex-officio Recorder of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- Standard Forms $78.00; RHSP-exempt documents $59.00 first / Nonstandard Forms $87.00 (no separate per-page rate published) add'l (+New subdivision plats $113 (original plus 3 blueprints required))
- Mailing address
- Edgar County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W. Court St., Room J, Paris, IL 61944
- Phone
- 217-466-7433
- Checks payable to
- Edgar County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Blank 3"x5" space required in upper right corner of first page (failure to include incurs additional fee, does not invalidate deed)
Can you e-record in Edgar?
Edgar 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 Edgar, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Edgar 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 Edgar County Clerk & Recorder (County Clerk serves as ex-officio Recorder of Deeds) at Edgar County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W. Court St., Room J, Paris, IL 61944.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard Forms $78.00; RHSP-exempt documents $59.00 first / Nonstandard Forms $87.00 (no separate per-page rate published) add'l (+New subdivision plats $113 (original plus 3 blueprints required))).
- 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 Edgar 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.
Edgar recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Edgar?
The Edgar County Clerk & Recorder (County Clerk serves as ex-officio Recorder of Deeds) charges Standard Forms $78.00; RHSP-exempt documents $59.00 first / Nonstandard Forms $87.00 (no separate per-page rate published) add'l (+New subdivision plats $113 (original plus 3 blueprints required)), with checks payable to Edgar County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Edgar?
Edgar 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 Edgar?
Mail recordings to Edgar County Clerk & Recorder (County Clerk serves as ex-officio Recorder of Deeds): Edgar County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W. Court St., Room J, Paris, IL 61944 (217-466-7433).
Can Jurably record my document in Edgar 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 Edgar recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.