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Recording a Deed or Document in Scott, IL
Scott (population 4,866) records real-property documents through the Scott 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.
Scott recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Scott County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $100.00 standard-size document (effective July 1, 2023); increasing to $113.00 effective Aug 3, 2026 per County Ordinance 26-12 first / included in flat fee; non-standard/handwritten/no recording space on top: $112.00 (rising to $125.00 Aug 3, 2026) add'l
- Mailing address
- 35 E Market St., Winchester, IL 62694
- Phone
- 217-742-3178
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Scott?
Scott 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 Scott, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Scott 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 Scott County Clerk & Recorder at 35 E Market St., Winchester, IL 62694.
- Pay the recording fee ($100.00 standard-size document (effective July 1, 2023); increasing to $113.00 effective Aug 3, 2026 per County Ordinance 26-12 first / included in flat fee; non-standard/handwritten/no recording space on top: $112.00 (rising to $125.00 Aug 3, 2026) 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 Scott 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.
Scott recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Scott?
The Scott County Clerk & Recorder charges $100.00 standard-size document (effective July 1, 2023); increasing to $113.00 effective Aug 3, 2026 per County Ordinance 26-12 first / included in flat fee; non-standard/handwritten/no recording space on top: $112.00 (rising to $125.00 Aug 3, 2026) add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Scott?
Scott 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 Scott?
Mail recordings to Scott County Clerk & Recorder: 35 E Market St., Winchester, IL 62694 (217-742-3178).
Can Jurably record my document in Scott 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 Scott recorder in person.
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Record in Scott without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.