Shelby County Easement Deed Form

Last validated April 2, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Shelby County Easement Deed Form

Shelby County Easement Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 4/2/2026
Shelby County Easement Deed Guide

Shelby County Easement Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 1/16/2026
Shelby County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document

Shelby County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/26/2026
Shelby County Guide to Writing an Easement Description

Shelby County Guide to Writing an Easement Description

A Description of the Easement will be required. This will show how to write an acceptable description for a Right of Way Easement, which gives access, to and from - point A to point B.

Document Last Validated 3/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Shelby County Clerk/ Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 301 E Main St, Rm 8 / PO Box 230
Shelbyville, Illinois 62565

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (217) 774-4421

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Cowden
  • Findlay
  • Herrick
  • Lakewood
  • Mode
  • Oconee
  • Shelbyville
  • Sigel
  • Stewardson
  • Strasburg
  • Tower Hill
  • Windsor

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Shelby County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Shelby County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 774-4421 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An easement is the right to use the land of another for a specific purpose. An easement can exist in any portion of the real estate and can be made by agreement at any time, created by the seller when property is conveyed, or by operation of law. The creation of an easement always involves two separate parties, one of whom is the owner of the land over which the easement runs. Easements can be broken down into two categories: easements appurtenant and easements in gross.

An easement is recorded just like any other property interest in Illinois. This means that an easement deed should be signed and acknowledged by the grantor. If acknowledged in Illinois, acknowledgments can be made before a notary public, United States commissioner, county clerk, or any court, judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of such court. If acknowledgments are taken before a notary public or United States commissioner, the acknowledgment should be attested by his or her official seal. Acknowledgements taken before a judge or clerk of court should be attested by the seal of such court (765 ILCS 5/20). Easement deeds acknowledged outside of Illinois must still comply with the Illinois recording requirements and can be acknowledged before any of the officers listed in 765, 5/20 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Easement deeds can be recorded in the county where the property is located (765 ILCS 5/28). All easement deeds that are authorized to be recorded will take effect and be in force from and after the time the deed is filed for record with the county recorder, and not before, as to all creditors and subsequent purchasers without notice. All such deeds will be void as to all such creditors and subsequent purchasers without notice until they are filed for record (765 ILCS 5/30).

(Illinois Easement Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Easement Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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