Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Marshall, IL
Marshall (population 11,473) records real-property documents through the Marshall 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.
Marshall recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marshall County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $86.00 standard deeds/mortgages/leases/easements (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $101.00 add'l (+Certified copies $25.00; plats larger than 11x17 no longer accepted (effective 3/29/2022))
- Mailing address
- 122 N. Prairie St, P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540
- Phone
- (309) 246-6325
- Checks payable to
- Marshall 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
Can you e-record in Marshall?
Yes. Marshall 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 Marshall, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Marshall 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 Marshall County Clerk and Recorder at 122 N. Prairie St, P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.00 standard deeds/mortgages/leases/easements (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $101.00 add'l (+Certified copies $25.00; plats larger than 11x17 no longer accepted (effective 3/29/2022))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marshall
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 Marshall 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.
Marshall recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marshall?
The Marshall County Clerk and Recorder charges $86.00 standard deeds/mortgages/leases/easements (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $101.00 add'l (+Certified copies $25.00; plats larger than 11x17 no longer accepted (effective 3/29/2022)), with checks payable to Marshall County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marshall?
Yes. Marshall 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 Marshall?
Mail recordings to Marshall County Clerk and Recorder: 122 N. Prairie St, P.O. Box 328, Lacon, IL 61540 ((309) 246-6325).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marshall?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marshall 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 Marshall recorder in person.
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