Illinois · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in White, IL
White (population 13,250) records real-property documents through the White County Clerk (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.
White recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- White County Clerk (County Clerk & Recorder)
- Recording fee
- $80.00 standard documents (deeds, mortgages, releases, oil & gas, etc.) first / $100.00 non-standard (legal-size) documents; plats/subdivisions $127.00 add'l (+Government/exempt document rate $62.00 (RHSP not applicable); standard $80 fee is RHSP-inclusive per IL statute)
- Mailing address
- White County Clerk, 323 E. Main St. / P.O. Box 339, Carmi, IL 62821
- Phone
- (618) 382-7211
- Checks payable to
- White County Clerk (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: 3" top margin, 5" right margin reserved for recorder; must include document-type caption
Can you e-record in White?
Yes. White accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in White, Illinois
- Prepare the document so it meets White 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 CSC, or by mail to White County Clerk (County Clerk & Recorder) at White County Clerk, 323 E. Main St. / P.O. Box 339, Carmi, IL 62821.
- Pay the recording fee ($80.00 standard documents (deeds, mortgages, releases, oil & gas, etc.) first / $100.00 non-standard (legal-size) documents; plats/subdivisions $127.00 add'l (+Government/exempt document rate $62.00 (RHSP not applicable); standard $80 fee is RHSP-inclusive per IL statute)).
- 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 White 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.
White recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in White?
The White County Clerk (County Clerk & Recorder) charges $80.00 standard documents (deeds, mortgages, releases, oil & gas, etc.) first / $100.00 non-standard (legal-size) documents; plats/subdivisions $127.00 add'l (+Government/exempt document rate $62.00 (RHSP not applicable); standard $80 fee is RHSP-inclusive per IL statute), with checks payable to White County Clerk (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in White?
Yes. White accepts electronic recording through CSC, 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 White?
Mail recordings to White County Clerk (County Clerk & Recorder): White County Clerk, 323 E. Main St. / P.O. Box 339, Carmi, IL 62821 ((618) 382-7211).
Can Jurably record my document in White 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 White recorder in person.
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