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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.

Let Jurably record it for you

Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to McLean 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.

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).

Can Jurably record my document in McLean 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 McLean recorder in person.

Record in McLean without the courthouse trip.

Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.

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