Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe, IL
Monroe (population 34,840) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard documents $81.00; Nonstandard documents $108.00 (per public fee summary; official detailed schedule PDF at mococlerk.com/FeeSchedule.pdf could not be parsed — scanned image PDF) first / Not broken out separately from standard/nonstandard flat fees above add'l (+Liens $81.00; Lis Pendens $81.00; Judgment $63.00; separate GIS/Mapping & Platting deed-approval fee of $10.00 per deed (collected by Recorder); copy fee $1.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Monroe County Clerk & Recorder, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298
- Phone
- (618) 939-8681 (Recorder); (618) 939-8623 ext. 302 (Clerk)
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County GIS (confirmed only for the $10 deed-approval/mapping fee); recorder fee payee not confirmed
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on official pages found; office states it cannot give legal advice on document preparation
Can you e-record in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Monroe, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 CSC, or by mail to Monroe County Clerk & Recorder at Monroe County Clerk & Recorder, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard documents $81.00; Nonstandard documents $108.00 (per public fee summary; official detailed schedule PDF at mococlerk.com/FeeSchedule.pdf could not be parsed — scanned image PDF) first / Not broken out separately from standard/nonstandard flat fees above add'l (+Liens $81.00; Lis Pendens $81.00; Judgment $63.00; separate GIS/Mapping & Platting deed-approval fee of $10.00 per deed (collected by Recorder); copy fee $1.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Monroe
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 Monroe 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.
Monroe recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe?
The Monroe County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard documents $81.00; Nonstandard documents $108.00 (per public fee summary; official detailed schedule PDF at mococlerk.com/FeeSchedule.pdf could not be parsed — scanned image PDF) first / Not broken out separately from standard/nonstandard flat fees above add'l (+Liens $81.00; Lis Pendens $81.00; Judgment $63.00; separate GIS/Mapping & Platting deed-approval fee of $10.00 per deed (collected by Recorder); copy fee $1.50/page), with checks payable to Monroe County GIS (confirmed only for the $10 deed-approval/mapping fee); recorder fee payee not confirmed. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe?
Yes. Monroe accepts electronic recording through CSC, 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 Monroe?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Clerk & Recorder: Monroe County Clerk & Recorder, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298 ((618) 939-8681 (Recorder); (618) 939-8623 ext. 302 (Clerk)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monroe?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monroe 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 Monroe recorder in person.
Other Illinois counties
Jurably in Illinois
Under contract in Monroe? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.