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Recording a Deed or Document in LaSalle, IL
LaSalle (population 107,773) records real-property documents through the LaSalle County 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.
LaSalle recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- Standard documents (predictable fee schedule, amended eff. May 9, 2025): Deeds $77.00, Mortgages $80.00, Easements $77.00, Leases $82.00, Miscellaneous $77.00; Non-standard first 4 pages $92.00 first / Non-standard documents: $1.00 per additional page beyond first 4 pages add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat predictable-fee schedule per statute; exact line-item breakdown not independently itemized on public page)
- Mailing address
- 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Phone
- 815-434-8226
- Checks payable to
- LaSalle County Recorder (presumed; confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Standard Illinois formatting expected (8.5x11, blank 3x5 top-right corner, 10-pt type, 1/2" margins)
Can you e-record in LaSalle?
Yes. LaSalle 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 LaSalle, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets LaSalle 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 LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds at 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard documents (predictable fee schedule, amended eff. May 9, 2025): Deeds $77.00, Mortgages $80.00, Easements $77.00, Leases $82.00, Miscellaneous $77.00; Non-standard first 4 pages $92.00 first / Non-standard documents: $1.00 per additional page beyond first 4 pages add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat predictable-fee schedule per statute; exact line-item breakdown not independently itemized on public page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in LaSalle
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 LaSalle 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.
LaSalle recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in LaSalle?
The LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds charges Standard documents (predictable fee schedule, amended eff. May 9, 2025): Deeds $77.00, Mortgages $80.00, Easements $77.00, Leases $82.00, Miscellaneous $77.00; Non-standard first 4 pages $92.00 first / Non-standard documents: $1.00 per additional page beyond first 4 pages add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat predictable-fee schedule per statute; exact line-item breakdown not independently itemized on public page), with checks payable to LaSalle County Recorder (presumed; confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in LaSalle?
Yes. LaSalle 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 LaSalle?
Mail recordings to LaSalle County Recorder of Deeds: 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 (815-434-8226).
How can Jurably help with recording in LaSalle?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in LaSalle 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 LaSalle recorder in person.
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