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Recording a Deed or Document in Gallatin, IL
Gallatin (population 4,616) records real-property documents through the Gallatin 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.
Gallatin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $123.00 (standard document, e.g. deed/mortgage/easement) first / No separate per-page fee; flat document fee applies ($169.00 non-standard document; $213.00 condo/plat) add'l (+Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) exempt document: $105.00; RHSP surcharge included in standard fee)
- Mailing address
- Gallatin County Courthouse, 484 N. Lincoln Blvd. West, P.O. Box 550, Shawneetown, IL 62984
- Phone
- (618) 269-3025
- Checks payable to
- unverified (contact Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder to confirm exact payee name)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - blank space of at least 3"x5" in upper right corner of first page reserved for recorder use
Can you e-record in Gallatin?
Yes. Gallatin 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 Gallatin, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Gallatin 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 Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder at Gallatin County Courthouse, 484 N. Lincoln Blvd. West, P.O. Box 550, Shawneetown, IL 62984.
- Pay the recording fee ($123.00 (standard document, e.g. deed/mortgage/easement) first / No separate per-page fee; flat document fee applies ($169.00 non-standard document; $213.00 condo/plat) add'l (+Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) exempt document: $105.00; RHSP surcharge included in standard fee)).
- 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 Gallatin 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.
Gallatin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gallatin?
The Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder charges $123.00 (standard document, e.g. deed/mortgage/easement) first / No separate per-page fee; flat document fee applies ($169.00 non-standard document; $213.00 condo/plat) add'l (+Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) exempt document: $105.00; RHSP surcharge included in standard fee), with checks payable to unverified (contact Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder to confirm exact payee name). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gallatin?
Yes. Gallatin 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 Gallatin?
Mail recordings to Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder: Gallatin County Courthouse, 484 N. Lincoln Blvd. West, P.O. Box 550, Shawneetown, IL 62984 ((618) 269-3025).
Can Jurably record my document in Gallatin 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 Gallatin recorder in person.
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