Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson, IL
Jackson (population 52,501) records real-property documents through the Jackson County Clerk and 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.
Jackson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $93.00 standard 8.5x11 document first / Included in flat fee tiers; releases $54.00 first release, $7.00 each additional add'l (+Plat recording $93.00; survey recording $72.00 per survey; copies $0.50/page ($1.50 if faxed))
- Mailing address
- Jackson County Clerk and Recorder, 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966-2194
- Phone
- 618-687-7360
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Standard Illinois 8.5x11 paper, 10pt min font, 3in top margin first page, 1in other margins; PTAX/MyDec required for deeds; PIN required
Can you e-record in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jackson, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 CSC, or by mail to Jackson County Clerk and Recorder at Jackson County Clerk and Recorder, 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966-2194.
- Pay the recording fee ($93.00 standard 8.5x11 document first / Included in flat fee tiers; releases $54.00 first release, $7.00 each additional add'l (+Plat recording $93.00; survey recording $72.00 per survey; copies $0.50/page ($1.50 if faxed))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jackson
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 Jackson 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.
Jackson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson?
The Jackson County Clerk and Recorder charges $93.00 standard 8.5x11 document first / Included in flat fee tiers; releases $54.00 first release, $7.00 each additional add'l (+Plat recording $93.00; survey recording $72.00 per survey; copies $0.50/page ($1.50 if faxed)), with checks payable to Jackson County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson?
Yes. Jackson accepts electronic recording through 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 Jackson?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Clerk and Recorder: Jackson County Clerk and Recorder, 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966-2194 (618-687-7360).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jackson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jackson 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 Jackson recorder in person.
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