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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.
How Jurably helps in Lee
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 Lee 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lee?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lee 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 Lee recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lee? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.