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Recording a Deed or Document in Ford, IL
Ford (population 13,216) records real-property documents through the Ford 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.
Ford recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ford County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Per current 2025 fee schedule (PRDCBLEES-JAN-1-2025); real estate documents include $10 RHSP surcharge; standard subdivision plat/survey $84.00 first / Non-standard subdivision plat/survey $95.00; certified copy $20.00; see full PDF fee schedule for per-page details add'l (+RHSP surcharge $10 (exempt: school districts, government entities, public utility easements))
- Mailing address
- Ford County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957
- Phone
- 217-379-9400 (office); 217-379-2208 (per-page rate confirmation line)
- Checks payable to
- Ford County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Yes — upper right-hand corner must have a 3"x5" blank space for recording information
Can you e-record in Ford?
Yes. Ford 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 Ford, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Ford 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 Ford County Clerk & Recorder at Ford County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957.
- Pay the recording fee (Per current 2025 fee schedule (PRDCBLEES-JAN-1-2025); real estate documents include $10 RHSP surcharge; standard subdivision plat/survey $84.00 first / Non-standard subdivision plat/survey $95.00; certified copy $20.00; see full PDF fee schedule for per-page details add'l (+RHSP surcharge $10 (exempt: school districts, government entities, public utility easements))).
- 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 Ford 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.
Ford recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ford?
The Ford County Clerk & Recorder charges Per current 2025 fee schedule (PRDCBLEES-JAN-1-2025); real estate documents include $10 RHSP surcharge; standard subdivision plat/survey $84.00 first / Non-standard subdivision plat/survey $95.00; certified copy $20.00; see full PDF fee schedule for per-page details add'l (+RHSP surcharge $10 (exempt: school districts, government entities, public utility easements)), with checks payable to Ford 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 Ford?
Yes. Ford 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 Ford?
Mail recordings to Ford County Clerk & Recorder: Ford County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. State St., Paxton, IL 60957 (217-379-9400 (office); 217-379-2208 (per-page rate confirmation line)).
Can Jurably record my document in Ford 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 Ford recorder in person.
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