Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Rock Island, IL
Rock Island (population 141,869) records real-property documents through the Rock Island County Recorder's Office. 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.
Rock Island recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rock Island County Recorder's Office
- Recording fee
- unverified (see fee schedule linked from office page; not extracted) first / unverified add'l
- Mailing address
- 1504 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201
- Phone
- 309-558-3360
- Checks payable to
- unverified (not stated on page; typically 'Rock Island County Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified; formatting rules confirmed: 8.5x11 white paper, 3x5 inch blank space upper right corner, no staples/tape on attachments, minimum 10-point font, black ink, 'Prepared By' and 'Return To' names/addresses required; deeds require grantee address and tax bill mailing info
Can you e-record in Rock Island?
Yes. Rock Island accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Rock Island, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Rock Island 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, or by mail to Rock Island County Recorder's Office at 1504 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified (see fee schedule linked from office page; not extracted) first / unverified add'l).
- 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 Rock Island standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Rock Island recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rock Island?
The Rock Island County Recorder's Office charges unverified (see fee schedule linked from office page; not extracted) first / unverified add'l, with checks payable to unverified (not stated on page; typically 'Rock Island County Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Rock Island?
Yes. Rock Island accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Rock Island?
Mail recordings to Rock Island County Recorder's Office: 1504 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rock Island, IL 61201 (309-558-3360).
Can Jurably record my document in Rock Island for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Rock Island recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.