Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Fayette, IL
Fayette (population 20,790) records real-property documents through the Fayette 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.
Fayette recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fayette County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard Fee Documents $84.00 (deeds, mortgages, contracts, POA) first / Nonstandard Documents $112.00; Survey/Plat $98.00 plus $7.35 per each additional 5 parcels add'l (+RHSP-exempt filings $65 or less (memorandum of judgment $65, UCC $65, public aid lien/release $11); $19 surcharge on real-estate documents executed on/after 8/1/2005)
- Mailing address
- Fayette County Clerk & Recorder, 221 S. 7th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471
- Phone
- 618-283-5000
- Checks payable to
- Fayette County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified specific confirmation for Fayette; statewide-standard 3"x5" blank space in upper right corner is typical Illinois practice
Can you e-record in Fayette?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Fayette 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 Fayette County Clerk & Recorder at Fayette County Clerk & Recorder, 221 S. 7th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard Fee Documents $84.00 (deeds, mortgages, contracts, POA) first / Nonstandard Documents $112.00; Survey/Plat $98.00 plus $7.35 per each additional 5 parcels add'l (+RHSP-exempt filings $65 or less (memorandum of judgment $65, UCC $65, public aid lien/release $11); $19 surcharge on real-estate documents executed on/after 8/1/2005)).
- 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 Fayette standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Fayette recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fayette?
The Fayette County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard Fee Documents $84.00 (deeds, mortgages, contracts, POA) first / Nonstandard Documents $112.00; Survey/Plat $98.00 plus $7.35 per each additional 5 parcels add'l (+RHSP-exempt filings $65 or less (memorandum of judgment $65, UCC $65, public aid lien/release $11); $19 surcharge on real-estate documents executed on/after 8/1/2005), with checks payable to Fayette 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 Fayette?
Yes. Fayette 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 Fayette?
Mail recordings to Fayette County Clerk & Recorder: Fayette County Clerk & Recorder, 221 S. 7th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471 (618-283-5000).
Can Jurably record my document in Fayette for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Fayette recorder in person.
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