Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jersey, IL
Jersey (population 21,160) records real-property documents through the Jersey County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Jersey recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jersey County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $88.00 standard land document; $70.00 standard non-land document first / Non-standard documents $115.00; plats/condos $115.00 add'l (+State/federal tax liens $11.00; uncertified copies $2.00 (plats $5.00); certified copies available at published rate)
- Mailing address
- Jersey County Clerk & Recorder, 200 North Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 (copy requests: PO Box 216, Jerseyville, IL 62052)
- Phone
- 618-498-5571 opt 6
- Checks payable to
- Jersey County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Standard Illinois format: 8.5x11 paper, 10pt font, 3in top margin, PTAX/MyDec for deeds; confirm specifics with office
Can you e-record in Jersey?
Yes. Jersey 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 Jersey, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Jersey 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 Jersey County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds at Jersey County Clerk & Recorder, 200 North Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 (copy requests: PO Box 216, Jerseyville, IL 62052).
- Pay the recording fee ($88.00 standard land document; $70.00 standard non-land document first / Non-standard documents $115.00; plats/condos $115.00 add'l (+State/federal tax liens $11.00; uncertified copies $2.00 (plats $5.00); certified copies available at published rate)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jersey
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 Jersey 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.
Jersey recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jersey?
The Jersey County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds charges $88.00 standard land document; $70.00 standard non-land document first / Non-standard documents $115.00; plats/condos $115.00 add'l (+State/federal tax liens $11.00; uncertified copies $2.00 (plats $5.00); certified copies available at published rate), with checks payable to Jersey County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jersey?
Yes. Jersey 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 Jersey?
Mail recordings to Jersey County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds: Jersey County Clerk & Recorder, 200 North Lafayette Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 (copy requests: PO Box 216, Jerseyville, IL 62052) (618-498-5571 opt 6).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jersey?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jersey 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 Jersey recorder in person.
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Under contract in Jersey? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.