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Recording a Deed or Document in McHenry, IL

McHenry (population 317,751) records real-property documents through the McHenry County 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.

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McHenry recording — the essentials

Recording office
McHenry County Recorder
Recording fee
$83.00 standard deed first page ($64.00 if RHSP-exempt); $111.00 for plats first page first / $2.00 per additional page (standard deed); $1.00 per additional page (plats/state-federal liens/misc filings) add'l (+Includes $8.00 statutory per-document charge, $43.00 automation charge, GIS charge, and $18.00 Illinois Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) surcharge (RHSP waived if exempt); Condo Declaration exhibit/amendment: $73.00 first page, $1.00 additional)
Mailing address
McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098 (walk-in: 667 Ware Road, Rm 109, Woodstock, IL 60098)
Phone
(815) 334-4110
Checks payable to
McHenry County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm

Formatting note: Yes - blank space of at least 3 x 5 inches from the top right corner of the first page required; additional fee applies if not provided

Can you e-record in McHenry?

Yes. McHenry accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in McHenry, Illinois

  1. Prepare the document so it meets McHenry formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to McHenry County Recorder at McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098 (walk-in: 667 Ware Road, Rm 109, Woodstock, IL 60098).
  4. Pay the recording fee ($83.00 standard deed first page ($64.00 if RHSP-exempt); $111.00 for plats first page first / $2.00 per additional page (standard deed); $1.00 per additional page (plats/state-federal liens/misc filings) add'l (+Includes $8.00 statutory per-document charge, $43.00 automation charge, GIS charge, and $18.00 Illinois Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) surcharge (RHSP waived if exempt); Condo Declaration exhibit/amendment: $73.00 first page, $1.00 additional)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in McHenry

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 McHenry 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.

McHenry recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in McHenry?

The McHenry County Recorder charges $83.00 standard deed first page ($64.00 if RHSP-exempt); $111.00 for plats first page first / $2.00 per additional page (standard deed); $1.00 per additional page (plats/state-federal liens/misc filings) add'l (+Includes $8.00 statutory per-document charge, $43.00 automation charge, GIS charge, and $18.00 Illinois Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) surcharge (RHSP waived if exempt); Condo Declaration exhibit/amendment: $73.00 first page, $1.00 additional), with checks payable to McHenry County Recorder (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in McHenry?

Yes. McHenry accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 McHenry?

Mail recordings to McHenry County Recorder: McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098 (walk-in: 667 Ware Road, Rm 109, Woodstock, IL 60098) ((815) 334-4110).

How can Jurably help with recording in McHenry?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McHenry 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 McHenry recorder in person.

Under contract in McHenry? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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