Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery, IL
Montgomery (population 28,076) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- Standard document fee $88.00 each (full itemized schedule at https://montgomerycountyil.gov/wp-content/uploads/RecordingFeeSheetPredictableFees012025.pdf, effective 1/1/2025) first / Not broken out separately; flat per-document standard fee applies (non-standard/oversize documents incur additional charges per fee sheet) add'l (+See full PDF fee sheet for liens, plats, UCC, and other specialty filings not itemized here)
- Mailing address
- Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder, #1 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595
- Phone
- (217) 532-9530
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: All documents with legal descriptions must show property address, PIN, Prepared-By name/address, Return-To name/address, and Future-Taxes-To name/address; transfer documents require a completed Plat Act Affidavit
Can you e-record in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Montgomery, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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, or by mail to Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder at Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder, #1 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595.
- Pay the recording fee (Standard document fee $88.00 each (full itemized schedule at https://montgomerycountyil.gov/wp-content/uploads/RecordingFeeSheetPredictableFees012025.pdf, effective 1/1/2025) first / Not broken out separately; flat per-document standard fee applies (non-standard/oversize documents incur additional charges per fee sheet) add'l (+See full PDF fee sheet for liens, plats, UCC, and other specialty filings not itemized here)).
- 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery?
The Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder charges Standard document fee $88.00 each (full itemized schedule at https://montgomerycountyil.gov/wp-content/uploads/RecordingFeeSheetPredictableFees012025.pdf, effective 1/1/2025) first / Not broken out separately; flat per-document standard fee applies (non-standard/oversize documents incur additional charges per fee sheet) add'l (+See full PDF fee sheet for liens, plats, UCC, and other specialty filings not itemized here), with checks payable to Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Montgomery?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder: Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder, #1 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 595, Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595 ((217) 532-9530).
Can Jurably record my document in Montgomery 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 Montgomery recorder in person.
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