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Recording a Deed or Document in Macon, IL
Macon (population 99,300) records real-property documents through the Macon County 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.
Macon recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Macon County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $72.00 standard document (RHSP-exempt standard: $53.00) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $81.00; plat maps $107.00 add'l (+UCC financing statement $40.00 / termination $32.00 (not per-page riders))
- Mailing address
- 141 S. Main St, Room 201, Decatur, IL 62523
- Phone
- (217) 424-1359
- Checks payable to
- Macon County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet; blank 3.5"x5" space required upper right corner of page 1
Can you e-record in Macon?
Yes. Macon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Macon, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Macon 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, or by mail to Macon County Recorder at 141 S. Main St, Room 201, Decatur, IL 62523.
- Pay the recording fee ($72.00 standard document (RHSP-exempt standard: $53.00) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $81.00; plat maps $107.00 add'l (+UCC financing statement $40.00 / termination $32.00 (not per-page riders))).
- 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 Macon 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.
Macon recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Macon?
The Macon County Recorder charges $72.00 standard document (RHSP-exempt standard: $53.00) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $81.00; plat maps $107.00 add'l (+UCC financing statement $40.00 / termination $32.00 (not per-page riders)), with checks payable to Macon County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Macon?
Yes. Macon accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Macon?
Mail recordings to Macon County Recorder: 141 S. Main St, Room 201, Decatur, IL 62523 ((217) 424-1359).
Can Jurably record my document in Macon 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 Macon recorder in person.
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