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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.

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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

  1. 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).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. 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).
  4. 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)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Fulton

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 Fulton 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.

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).

How can Jurably help with recording in Fulton?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fulton 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 Fulton recorder in person.

Under contract in Fulton? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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