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Recording a Deed or Document in Shelby, IL
Shelby (population 20,576) records real-property documents through the Shelby County Clerk & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds). 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.
Shelby recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Shelby County Clerk & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $77.00 for standard land document (General fund $23 + Automation/Doc Storage $18 + GIS $18 + Rental Housing $18) per iaccr.net fee schedule first / unverified add'l
- Mailing address
- 301 E. Main, Shelbyville, IL 62565
- Phone
- 217-774-4421
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Shelby?
Shelby 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 Shelby, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Shelby 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 Shelby County Clerk & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds) at 301 E. Main, Shelbyville, IL 62565.
- Pay the recording fee ($77.00 for standard land document (General fund $23 + Automation/Doc Storage $18 + GIS $18 + Rental Housing $18) per iaccr.net fee schedule 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 Shelby 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.
Shelby recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Shelby?
The Shelby County Clerk & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds) charges $77.00 for standard land document (General fund $23 + Automation/Doc Storage $18 + GIS $18 + Rental Housing $18) per iaccr.net fee schedule first / unverified add'l. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Shelby?
Shelby 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 Shelby?
Mail recordings to Shelby County Clerk & Recorder (Recorder of Deeds): 301 E. Main, Shelbyville, IL 62565 (217-774-4421).
Can Jurably record my document in Shelby 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 Shelby recorder in person.
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Record in Shelby without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.