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Recording a Deed or Document in Lee, IL
Lee (population 32,914) records real-property documents through the Lee 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.
Lee recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard document $88.00; RHSP-exempt standard document $69.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate; non-standard documents billed at higher rate - confirm exact figure via Fee Schedule page add'l (+RHSP (Rental Housing Support Program) reflected in the $88 vs $69 exempt distinction; GIS/automation fees bundled into flat fee)
- Mailing address
- Lee County Courthouse (Old Courthouse), 112 E. Second St. / P.O. Box 329, Dixon, IL 61021
- Phone
- 815-288-3309
- Checks payable to
- Lee County Clerk & Recorder (confirm exact payee line with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Plat Act affidavit or exemption required with all deeds (except Woodhaven Lakes subdivision); no separate generic cover sheet found
Can you e-record in Lee?
Yes. Lee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Lee, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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, or by mail to Lee County Clerk & Recorder at Lee County Courthouse (Old Courthouse), 112 E. Second St. / P.O. Box 329, Dixon, IL 61021.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard document $88.00; RHSP-exempt standard document $69.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate; non-standard documents billed at higher rate - confirm exact figure via Fee Schedule page add'l (+RHSP (Rental Housing Support Program) reflected in the $88 vs $69 exempt distinction; GIS/automation fees bundled into flat 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 Lee 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.
Lee recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee?
The Lee County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard document $88.00; RHSP-exempt standard document $69.00 (effective July 1, 2023) first / Included in flat standard-document rate; non-standard documents billed at higher rate - confirm exact figure via Fee Schedule page add'l (+RHSP (Rental Housing Support Program) reflected in the $88 vs $69 exempt distinction; GIS/automation fees bundled into flat fee), with checks payable to Lee County Clerk & Recorder (confirm exact payee line with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee?
Yes. Lee accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Lee?
Mail recordings to Lee County Clerk & Recorder: Lee County Courthouse (Old Courthouse), 112 E. Second St. / P.O. Box 329, Dixon, IL 61021 (815-288-3309).
Can Jurably record my document in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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