Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin, IL
Franklin (population 36,916) records real-property documents through the Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Basic Recording Fee $84.00 for standard real-estate-related document (county recording $33.91, GIS $22.69, automation $6.54, RHSP $9.00, document storage $2.86) first / Not separately published; $66/$96 standard/nonstandard for non-real-estate documents (articles of incorporation, judgments) add'l (+RHSP $9.00 embedded; document storage $2.86 embedded)
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Clerk, Post Office Box 607, Benton, IL 62812 (office at 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812)
- Phone
- 618-435-9800 / 618-438-3221
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Real Estate Transfer Declaration (PTAX-203) required with deeds unless exemption paragraph/stamp included
Can you e-record in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Clerk & Recorder at Franklin County Clerk, Post Office Box 607, Benton, IL 62812 (office at 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812).
- Pay the recording fee (Basic Recording Fee $84.00 for standard real-estate-related document (county recording $33.91, GIS $22.69, automation $6.54, RHSP $9.00, document storage $2.86) first / Not separately published; $66/$96 standard/nonstandard for non-real-estate documents (articles of incorporation, judgments) add'l (+RHSP $9.00 embedded; document storage $2.86 embedded)).
- 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin?
The Franklin County Clerk & Recorder charges Basic Recording Fee $84.00 for standard real-estate-related document (county recording $33.91, GIS $22.69, automation $6.54, RHSP $9.00, document storage $2.86) first / Not separately published; $66/$96 standard/nonstandard for non-real-estate documents (articles of incorporation, judgments) add'l (+RHSP $9.00 embedded; document storage $2.86 embedded), with checks payable to Franklin County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin?
Yes. Franklin 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 Franklin?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Clerk & Recorder: Franklin County Clerk, Post Office Box 607, Benton, IL 62812 (office at 901 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812) (618-435-9800 / 618-438-3221).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin 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 Franklin recorder in person.
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