Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Putnam, IL
Putnam (population 5,619) records real-property documents through the Putnam 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.
Putnam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Putnam County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $79.00 standard documents (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized (flat fee); Non-standard documents $111.00 add'l (+Non-RHSP documents $60.00 (lower flat fee for corporate instruments/judgments/UCC filings); Plat Act Affidavit required for any split/partial-parcel transfer)
- Mailing address
- 120 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 236, Hennepin, IL 61327
- Phone
- 815-925-7129
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely 'Putnam County Clerk & Recorder'
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified specific cover sheet beyond Plat Act Affidavit requirement for split parcels; standard IL PTAX-203 likely required for deeds
Can you e-record in Putnam?
Putnam 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 Putnam, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Putnam 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 Putnam County Clerk & Recorder at 120 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 236, Hennepin, IL 61327.
- Pay the recording fee ($79.00 standard documents (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized (flat fee); Non-standard documents $111.00 add'l (+Non-RHSP documents $60.00 (lower flat fee for corporate instruments/judgments/UCC filings); Plat Act Affidavit required for any split/partial-parcel transfer)).
- 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 Putnam standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Putnam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Putnam?
The Putnam County Clerk & Recorder charges $79.00 standard documents (effective 7/1/2023) first / Not separately itemized (flat fee); Non-standard documents $111.00 add'l (+Non-RHSP documents $60.00 (lower flat fee for corporate instruments/judgments/UCC filings); Plat Act Affidavit required for any split/partial-parcel transfer), with checks payable to unverified — likely 'Putnam County Clerk & Recorder'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Putnam?
Putnam 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 Putnam?
Mail recordings to Putnam County Clerk & Recorder: 120 N. 4th Street, P.O. Box 236, Hennepin, IL 61327 (815-925-7129).
Can Jurably record my document in Putnam for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Putnam recorder in person.
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