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Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence, IL
Lawrence (population 13,790) records real-property documents through the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lawrence County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard document $72.00; Exempt standard document $54.00; Non-standard document $84.00; Plat of Survey $90.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate per Illinois predictable-fee schedule add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat fee amounts above; not independently itemized on public page)
- Mailing address
- 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439
- Phone
- 618-943-2346 / 618-943-5126
- Checks payable to
- Lawrence County Clerk (presumed; confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: 3"x5" blank space required in upper right corner of page 1; 8.5x11 inch size; black ink; minimum 10-point type
Can you e-record in Lawrence?
Lawrence records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Lawrence, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 by mail to Lawrence County Clerk & Recorder at 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard document $72.00; Exempt standard document $54.00; Non-standard document $84.00; Plat of Survey $90.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate per Illinois predictable-fee schedule add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat fee amounts above; 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 Lawrence
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 Lawrence 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lawrence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence?
The Lawrence County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard document $72.00; Exempt standard document $54.00; Non-standard document $84.00; Plat of Survey $90.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate per Illinois predictable-fee schedule add'l (+RHSP and GIS/automation fees bundled into flat fee amounts above; not independently itemized on public page), with checks payable to Lawrence County Clerk (presumed; confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence?
Lawrence records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Lawrence?
Mail recordings to Lawrence County Clerk & Recorder: 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62439 (618-943-2346 / 618-943-5126).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lawrence? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.