Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, IL
Washington (population 13,564) records real-property documents through the Washington County Clerk and 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.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $78.00 Standard Land Document (deeds, contracts for deed, easements, mortgages, misc.) effective March 11, 2025 ($60.00 without Rental Housing Support Program surcharge) first / Document copies $1.00/page add'l (+Non-Standard Land Document $90.00 ($72.00 without RHSP); New Subdivision/Plat $100.00; Non-Land documents (POA, death certs, judgments) $60.00; Veterans DD214 no charge; certification $5.00 + $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 101 E. St. Louis St., Nashville, IL 62263
- Phone
- (618) 327-4800 ext. 300
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Plat Act Affidavit required for documents creating division of active tax parcels
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 Washington County Clerk and Recorder at 101 E. St. Louis St., Nashville, IL 62263.
- Pay the recording fee ($78.00 Standard Land Document (deeds, contracts for deed, easements, mortgages, misc.) effective March 11, 2025 ($60.00 without Rental Housing Support Program surcharge) first / Document copies $1.00/page add'l (+Non-Standard Land Document $90.00 ($72.00 without RHSP); New Subdivision/Plat $100.00; Non-Land documents (POA, death certs, judgments) $60.00; Veterans DD214 no charge; certification $5.00 + $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington
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 Washington 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.
Washington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington?
The Washington County Clerk and Recorder charges $78.00 Standard Land Document (deeds, contracts for deed, easements, mortgages, misc.) effective March 11, 2025 ($60.00 without Rental Housing Support Program surcharge) first / Document copies $1.00/page add'l (+Non-Standard Land Document $90.00 ($72.00 without RHSP); New Subdivision/Plat $100.00; Non-Land documents (POA, death certs, judgments) $60.00; Veterans DD214 no charge; certification $5.00 + $1.00/page), with checks payable to Washington County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Clerk and Recorder: 101 E. St. Louis St., Nashville, IL 62263 ((618) 327-4800 ext. 300).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.