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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Madison 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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