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.
How Jurably helps in Putnam
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 Putnam 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Putnam?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Putnam 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 Putnam recorder in person.
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Under contract in Putnam? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.