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Recording a Deed or Document in Effingham, IL
Effingham (population 34,519) records real-property documents through the Effingham County Clerk and 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.
Effingham recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Effingham County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard Land Document $74.00 (flat, no page count); RHSP-Exempt Standard Document $55.00 first / Nonstandard Land Document $89.00 (flat); Plats $109.00; Surveyor's records $74.00 add'l (+Copy fees $1.00/page; certified copies $15.00 per recorded document)
- Mailing address
- Effingham County Clerk and Recorder, 101 N. 4th St., Effingham, IL 62401
- Phone
- 217-342-6535
- Checks payable to
- Effingham County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Blank 3"x5" space required in upper right corner of first page; margins min. 0.5" free of markings (per statewide/regional practice cited for this office)
Can you e-record in Effingham?
Yes. Effingham 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 Effingham, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Effingham 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 Effingham County Clerk and Recorder at Effingham County Clerk and Recorder, 101 N. 4th St., Effingham, IL 62401.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard Land Document $74.00 (flat, no page count); RHSP-Exempt Standard Document $55.00 first / Nonstandard Land Document $89.00 (flat); Plats $109.00; Surveyor's records $74.00 add'l (+Copy fees $1.00/page; certified copies $15.00 per recorded document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Effingham
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 Effingham 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.
Effingham recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Effingham?
The Effingham County Clerk and Recorder charges Standard Land Document $74.00 (flat, no page count); RHSP-Exempt Standard Document $55.00 first / Nonstandard Land Document $89.00 (flat); Plats $109.00; Surveyor's records $74.00 add'l (+Copy fees $1.00/page; certified copies $15.00 per recorded document), with checks payable to Effingham 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 Effingham?
Yes. Effingham 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 Effingham?
Mail recordings to Effingham County Clerk and Recorder: Effingham County Clerk and Recorder, 101 N. 4th St., Effingham, IL 62401 (217-342-6535).
How can Jurably help with recording in Effingham?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Effingham 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 Effingham recorder in person.
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