Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Randolph, IL
Randolph (population 29,921) records real-property documents through the Randolph 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.
Randolph recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Randolph County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $80.00 flat fee for most instruments (deeds, assignments, tax deeds, liens, restrictions & covenants, memorandum of judgment $61.00) first / Not per-page (flat fee); Plats $94.00 (four copies required); Corporation/UCC $61.00; Ordinances/Public Entities $71.00; Tax Liens $11.00 first name + $1.00 each additional name add'l (+Military discharge (DD214) recorded at no charge)
- Mailing address
- 1 Taylor Street, Room 202, Chester, IL 62233
- Phone
- 618-826-5000 ext. 191
- Checks payable to
- unverified — likely 'Randolph County Clerk & Recorder'
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Standard IL requirements: legal description/parcel number, street address, original signatures, grantee tax-billing address, 'prepared by' statement with name/address, notary signature/seal, document date
Can you e-record in Randolph?
Yes. Randolph 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 Randolph, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Randolph 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 Randolph County Clerk & Recorder at 1 Taylor Street, Room 202, Chester, IL 62233.
- Pay the recording fee ($80.00 flat fee for most instruments (deeds, assignments, tax deeds, liens, restrictions & covenants, memorandum of judgment $61.00) first / Not per-page (flat fee); Plats $94.00 (four copies required); Corporation/UCC $61.00; Ordinances/Public Entities $71.00; Tax Liens $11.00 first name + $1.00 each additional name add'l (+Military discharge (DD214) recorded at no charge)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Randolph
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 Randolph 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.
Randolph recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Randolph?
The Randolph County Clerk & Recorder charges $80.00 flat fee for most instruments (deeds, assignments, tax deeds, liens, restrictions & covenants, memorandum of judgment $61.00) first / Not per-page (flat fee); Plats $94.00 (four copies required); Corporation/UCC $61.00; Ordinances/Public Entities $71.00; Tax Liens $11.00 first name + $1.00 each additional name add'l (+Military discharge (DD214) recorded at no charge), with checks payable to unverified — likely 'Randolph County Clerk & Recorder'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Randolph?
Yes. Randolph 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 Randolph?
Mail recordings to Randolph County Clerk & Recorder: 1 Taylor Street, Room 202, Chester, IL 62233 (618-826-5000 ext. 191).
How can Jurably help with recording in Randolph?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Randolph 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 Randolph 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.