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Recording a Deed or Document in Pike, IL
Pike (population 14,231) records real-property documents through the Pike County Clerk / Recorder of Deeds. 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.
Pike recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pike County Clerk / Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $87.00 general/non-standard/financial recording (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized on official page (flat fee); Plats $92.00; Cemetery Deed $45.00 add'l (+unverified separate GIS/records-management rider (appears bundled into flat fee))
- Mailing address
- 121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363
- Phone
- 217-285-6812 (Recorder); office general line 217-285-7000
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely 'Pike County Clerk'
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: unverified (standard IL PTAX-203 likely required)
Can you e-record in Pike?
Yes. Pike 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 Pike, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Pike 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 Pike County Clerk / Recorder of Deeds at 121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363.
- Pay the recording fee ($87.00 general/non-standard/financial recording (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized on official page (flat fee); Plats $92.00; Cemetery Deed $45.00 add'l (+unverified separate GIS/records-management rider (appears bundled into flat fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pike
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 Pike 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.
Pike recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pike?
The Pike County Clerk / Recorder of Deeds charges $87.00 general/non-standard/financial recording (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized on official page (flat fee); Plats $92.00; Cemetery Deed $45.00 add'l (+unverified separate GIS/records-management rider (appears bundled into flat fee)), with checks payable to unverified — likely 'Pike County Clerk'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pike?
Yes. Pike 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 Pike?
Mail recordings to Pike County Clerk / Recorder of Deeds: 121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 (217-285-6812 (Recorder); office general line 217-285-7000).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pike?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pike 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 Pike recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.