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Recording a Deed or Document in Mason, IL
Mason (population 12,411) records real-property documents through the Mason 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.
Mason recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mason County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $88.00 standard document (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $97.00; plat of survey $123.00 add'l (+UCC/miscellaneous $65.00; RHSP-exempt $69.00)
- Mailing address
- Mason County Courthouse, 125 N. Plum St, P.O. Box 77, Havana, IL 62644-0077
- Phone
- (309) 543-6661
- Checks payable to
- Mason County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No formal cover sheet; blank 3"x5" space required upper right corner of page 1
Can you e-record in Mason?
Yes. Mason accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Mason, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Mason 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, or by mail to Mason County Clerk and Recorder at Mason County Courthouse, 125 N. Plum St, P.O. Box 77, Havana, IL 62644-0077.
- Pay the recording fee ($88.00 standard document (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $97.00; plat of survey $123.00 add'l (+UCC/miscellaneous $65.00; RHSP-exempt $69.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mason
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 Mason 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.
Mason recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mason?
The Mason County Clerk and Recorder charges $88.00 standard document (any page count) first / No per-page charge; non-standard documents $97.00; plat of survey $123.00 add'l (+UCC/miscellaneous $65.00; RHSP-exempt $69.00), with checks payable to Mason County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mason?
Yes. Mason accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Mason?
Mail recordings to Mason County Clerk and Recorder: Mason County Courthouse, 125 N. Plum St, P.O. Box 77, Havana, IL 62644-0077 ((309) 543-6661).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mason?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mason 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 Mason recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mason? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.