Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Macoupin, IL
Macoupin (population 43,748) records real-property documents through the Macoupin County Clerk and 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.
Macoupin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- Deed $81.00 / Mortgage $86.00 / Lease & Misc $79.00 (standard, any page count; RHSP-exempt versions $20 less) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $93-$98 depending on type add'l (+Includes $4.50 microfilm fee and $27.00 GIS fee bundled into standard fee; financing statements $52/$62, termination $27/$37, plats/surveys $107)
- Mailing address
- 201 E. Main St, P.O. Box 107, Carlinville, IL 62626-0197
- Phone
- (217) 854-3214
- Checks payable to
- Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet; blank 3"x5" space required upper right corner of page 1; clear 1-inch margins all sides
Can you e-record in Macoupin?
Yes. Macoupin 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 Macoupin, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Macoupin 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 Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder at 201 E. Main St, P.O. Box 107, Carlinville, IL 62626-0197.
- Pay the recording fee (Deed $81.00 / Mortgage $86.00 / Lease & Misc $79.00 (standard, any page count; RHSP-exempt versions $20 less) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $93-$98 depending on type add'l (+Includes $4.50 microfilm fee and $27.00 GIS fee bundled into standard fee; financing statements $52/$62, termination $27/$37, plats/surveys $107)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Macoupin
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 Macoupin 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.
Macoupin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Macoupin?
The Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder charges Deed $81.00 / Mortgage $86.00 / Lease & Misc $79.00 (standard, any page count; RHSP-exempt versions $20 less) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $93-$98 depending on type add'l (+Includes $4.50 microfilm fee and $27.00 GIS fee bundled into standard fee; financing statements $52/$62, termination $27/$37, plats/surveys $107), with checks payable to Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Macoupin?
Yes. Macoupin 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 Macoupin?
Mail recordings to Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder: 201 E. Main St, P.O. Box 107, Carlinville, IL 62626-0197 ((217) 854-3214).
How can Jurably help with recording in Macoupin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Macoupin 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 Macoupin recorder in person.
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Under contract in Macoupin? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.