Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, IL
Madison (population 263,110) records real-property documents through the Madison County Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $70.00 standard document flat fee (automation $10 + GIS $21 + recording $19 + RHSP $20) first / No per-page charge; non-standard document fee varies by type add'l (+$2.00 surcharge per missing legal description on mortgage documents)
- Mailing address
- 157 N. Main St, Suite 211 / P.O. Box 308, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Phone
- (618) 296-4475
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet; blank 3"x5" space required upper right corner of page 1
Can you e-record in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Recorder of Deeds at 157 N. Main St, Suite 211 / P.O. Box 308, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
- Pay the recording fee ($70.00 standard document flat fee (automation $10 + GIS $21 + recording $19 + RHSP $20) first / No per-page charge; non-standard document fee varies by type add'l (+$2.00 surcharge per missing legal description on mortgage documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Madison
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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Recorder of Deeds charges $70.00 standard document flat fee (automation $10 + GIS $21 + recording $19 + RHSP $20) first / No per-page charge; non-standard document fee varies by type add'l (+$2.00 surcharge per missing legal description on mortgage documents), with checks payable to Madison County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Yes. Madison 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Recorder of Deeds: 157 N. Main St, Suite 211 / P.O. Box 308, Edwardsville, IL 62025 ((618) 296-4475).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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Under contract in Madison? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.