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Recording a Deed or Document in McLean, IL

McLean (population 171,419) records real-property documents through the McLean County Clerk & Recorder – Recording Division. 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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McLean recording — the essentials

Recording office
McLean County Clerk & Recorder – Recording Division
Recording fee
Standard document $41.00 (flat, IL is per-document not per-page); Non-standard document $75.00; RHSP-exempt non-standard $55.00 first / IL recording fees are flat/per-document rather than per-page for standard docs; extra fee applies only if document is non-standard (see fee_first_page) add'l (+Plats $104.00 ($84.00 if RHSP exempt); state/federal tax liens & releases $11.00 (+$1.00 each add'l name); certified copies $18.00; document copies $1.00/page)
Mailing address
McLean County Clerk & Recorder, 115 E. Washington St., Rm. 102/M104, P.O. Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61702
Phone
(309) 888-5170
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile

Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found, but document must show preparer name/address, return-to name/address, tax-bill-to name/address, and PIN; original (non-photocopied) signatures and notary seal required per statute

Can you e-record in McLean?

Yes. McLean 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 McLean, Illinois

  1. Prepare the document so it meets McLean 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, or by mail to McLean County Clerk & Recorder – Recording Division at McLean County Clerk & Recorder, 115 E. Washington St., Rm. 102/M104, P.O. Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61702.
  4. Pay the recording fee (Standard document $41.00 (flat, IL is per-document not per-page); Non-standard document $75.00; RHSP-exempt non-standard $55.00 first / IL recording fees are flat/per-document rather than per-page for standard docs; extra fee applies only if document is non-standard (see fee_first_page) add'l (+Plats $104.00 ($84.00 if RHSP exempt); state/federal tax liens & releases $11.00 (+$1.00 each add'l name); certified copies $18.00; document copies $1.00/page)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in McLean

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 McLean 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.

McLean recording — FAQ

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

The McLean County Clerk & Recorder – Recording Division charges Standard document $41.00 (flat, IL is per-document not per-page); Non-standard document $75.00; RHSP-exempt non-standard $55.00 first / IL recording fees are flat/per-document rather than per-page for standard docs; extra fee applies only if document is non-standard (see fee_first_page) add'l (+Plats $104.00 ($84.00 if RHSP exempt); state/federal tax liens & releases $11.00 (+$1.00 each add'l name); certified copies $18.00; document copies $1.00/page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in McLean?

Yes. McLean 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 McLean?

Mail recordings to McLean County Clerk & Recorder – Recording Division: McLean County Clerk & Recorder, 115 E. Washington St., Rm. 102/M104, P.O. Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61702 ((309) 888-5170).

How can Jurably help with recording in McLean?

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

Under contract in McLean? Secure it.

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

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