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Recording a Deed or Document in Perry, IL
Perry (population 20,160) records real-property documents through the Perry 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.
Perry recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Perry County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $78 for real estate-related documents (includes $30.04 county recording fee, $23 GIS fee, $11.96 automation fee, $9 rental housing support tax) first / Not separately itemized (flat document fee); subdivision plats $134 add'l (+GIS fee ($23) and automation fee ($11.96) bundled into the $78 total; RHSP $9)
- Mailing address
- 3764 State Routes 13-127, Room 204, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
- Phone
- 618-357-5116 (Recorder); general clerk line also referenced as 618-357-6726 in directories
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely 'Perry County Clerk & Recorder'
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: PTAX-203 Real Estate Transfer Declaration ('green sheet') required unless exemption paragraph/stamp present
Can you e-record in Perry?
Perry records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Perry, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Perry 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 by mail to Perry County Clerk & Recorder at 3764 State Routes 13-127, Room 204, Pinckneyville, IL 62274.
- Pay the recording fee ($78 for real estate-related documents (includes $30.04 county recording fee, $23 GIS fee, $11.96 automation fee, $9 rental housing support tax) first / Not separately itemized (flat document fee); subdivision plats $134 add'l (+GIS fee ($23) and automation fee ($11.96) bundled into the $78 total; RHSP $9)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Perry
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 Perry 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Perry recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Perry?
The Perry County Clerk & Recorder charges $78 for real estate-related documents (includes $30.04 county recording fee, $23 GIS fee, $11.96 automation fee, $9 rental housing support tax) first / Not separately itemized (flat document fee); subdivision plats $134 add'l (+GIS fee ($23) and automation fee ($11.96) bundled into the $78 total; RHSP $9), with checks payable to unverified — likely 'Perry County Clerk & Recorder'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Perry?
Perry records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Perry?
Mail recordings to Perry County Clerk & Recorder: 3764 State Routes 13-127, Room 204, Pinckneyville, IL 62274 (618-357-5116 (Recorder); general clerk line also referenced as 618-357-6726 in directories).
How can Jurably help with recording in Perry?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Perry 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 Perry recorder in person.
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Under contract in Perry? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.