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Recording a Deed or Document in Fulton, IL
Fulton (population 32,901) records real-property documents through the Fulton 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.
Fulton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fulton County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $86.00 flat for standardization-compliant documents (Recording Fee $24.50, Automation Fund $16.50, Document Storage $3.00, GIS $24.00, RHSP $18.00) first / No separate per-page charge; non-compliant documents $93.00; certain exempt documents (POA, wills, government filings, etc.) $67.00 without RHSP add'l (+Survey plat $79.00; new subdivision plat $124.00; UCC filings $50.00; copies $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Fulton County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 226, Lewistown, IL 61542-0226 (office at 100 N. Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542)
- Phone
- 309-547-3041 Ext. 117
- Checks payable to
- Fulton County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Must include preparer name/address, return address, tax bill recipient info, complete legal description, PIN, and common address if applicable; only original documents accepted
Can you e-record in Fulton?
Yes. Fulton 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 Fulton, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Fulton 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 Fulton County Clerk & Recorder at Fulton County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 226, Lewistown, IL 61542-0226 (office at 100 N. Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542).
- Pay the recording fee ($86.00 flat for standardization-compliant documents (Recording Fee $24.50, Automation Fund $16.50, Document Storage $3.00, GIS $24.00, RHSP $18.00) first / No separate per-page charge; non-compliant documents $93.00; certain exempt documents (POA, wills, government filings, etc.) $67.00 without RHSP add'l (+Survey plat $79.00; new subdivision plat $124.00; UCC filings $50.00; copies $1.00/page)).
- 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 Fulton 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.
Fulton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fulton?
The Fulton County Clerk & Recorder charges $86.00 flat for standardization-compliant documents (Recording Fee $24.50, Automation Fund $16.50, Document Storage $3.00, GIS $24.00, RHSP $18.00) first / No separate per-page charge; non-compliant documents $93.00; certain exempt documents (POA, wills, government filings, etc.) $67.00 without RHSP add'l (+Survey plat $79.00; new subdivision plat $124.00; UCC filings $50.00; copies $1.00/page), with checks payable to Fulton County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fulton?
Yes. Fulton 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 Fulton?
Mail recordings to Fulton County Clerk & Recorder: Fulton County Clerk & Recorder, P.O. Box 226, Lewistown, IL 61542-0226 (office at 100 N. Main St., Lewistown, IL 61542) (309-547-3041 Ext. 117).
Can Jurably record my document in Fulton 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 Fulton recorder in person.
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