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Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer, IL
Mercer (population 15,229) records real-property documents through the Mercer County Clerk & 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.
Mercer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard (5 PINs or fewer) real estate $100.00; non-real estate $81.00 (effective 12/01/2025) first / Non-Standard (6+ PINs) real estate $150.00; non-real estate $131.00 (flat, no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Plat of Subdivision/Survey $150.00 each; UCC documents $70.00)
- Mailing address
- Mercer County Clerk/Recorder, 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL 61231
- Phone
- (309) 582-1137 (recorder direct); (309) 582-7021 (main, option 4)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Document must include a blank 3x5 inch square in the upper right corner of the first page for recorder use
Can you e-record in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Clerk & Recorder at Mercer County Clerk/Recorder, 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL 61231.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard (5 PINs or fewer) real estate $100.00; non-real estate $81.00 (effective 12/01/2025) first / Non-Standard (6+ PINs) real estate $150.00; non-real estate $131.00 (flat, no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Plat of Subdivision/Survey $150.00 each; UCC documents $70.00)).
- 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 Mercer 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.
Mercer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer?
The Mercer County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard (5 PINs or fewer) real estate $100.00; non-real estate $81.00 (effective 12/01/2025) first / Non-Standard (6+ PINs) real estate $150.00; non-real estate $131.00 (flat, no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Plat of Subdivision/Survey $150.00 each; UCC documents $70.00). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer?
Yes. Mercer 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 Mercer?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Clerk & Recorder: Mercer County Clerk/Recorder, 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL 61231 ((309) 582-1137 (recorder direct); (309) 582-7021 (main, option 4)).
Can Jurably record my document in Mercer 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 Mercer recorder in person.
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