Illinois · Document Recording
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.
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
- 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).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- 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).
- 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)).
- 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 McHenry 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in McHenry 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 McHenry recorder in person.
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