Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McDonough, IL
McDonough (population 25,916) records real-property documents through the McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (combined office). 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.
McDonough recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (combined office)
- Recording fee
- $82.00 (standard deed) first / $1.00 per additional document number/page add'l (+Plats/Condo/Subdivision recordings $104.00; UCC search $20.00 per name/address; Financing statements $50.00 (fees subject to change - verify with office; RHSP and county-specific rider/automation fees not separately broken out in available fee sheet))
- Mailing address
- McDonough County Clerk/Recorder, One Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455
- Phone
- (309) 833-2474
- Checks payable to
- McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone before submitting)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Yes - blank space of 3 x 5 inches required in the upper right corner of the first page for recorder's use; omission does not invalidate document but incurs additional fee
Can you e-record in McDonough?
Yes. McDonough accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in McDonough, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets McDonough 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, ePN, or by mail to McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) at McDonough County Clerk/Recorder, One Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455.
- Pay the recording fee ($82.00 (standard deed) first / $1.00 per additional document number/page add'l (+Plats/Condo/Subdivision recordings $104.00; UCC search $20.00 per name/address; Financing statements $50.00 (fees subject to change - verify with office; RHSP and county-specific rider/automation fees not separately broken out in available fee sheet))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McDonough
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 McDonough 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.
McDonough recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McDonough?
The McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (combined office) charges $82.00 (standard deed) first / $1.00 per additional document number/page add'l (+Plats/Condo/Subdivision recordings $104.00; UCC search $20.00 per name/address; Financing statements $50.00 (fees subject to change - verify with office; RHSP and county-specific rider/automation fees not separately broken out in available fee sheet)), with checks payable to McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone before submitting). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McDonough?
Yes. McDonough accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 McDonough?
Mail recordings to McDonough County Clerk & Recorder (combined office): McDonough County Clerk/Recorder, One Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455 ((309) 833-2474).
How can Jurably help with recording in McDonough?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McDonough 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 McDonough recorder in person.
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