Clay County Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Form

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Clay County Mortgage Form

Clay County Mortgage Form

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

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Clay County Mortgage Guide

Clay County Mortgage Guide

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

Document Last Validated 3/23/2026
Clay County Completed Example of the Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Document

Clay County Completed Example of the Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note document for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/10/2026
Clay County Promissory Note Form

Clay County Promissory Note Form

Fill in the Blank Promissory Note secured by Mortgage

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Clay County Promissory Note Guidelines

Clay County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Clay County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Clay County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Clay County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Clay County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk/Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 111 East Chestnut St, Rm 106 / PO Box 160
Louisville, Illinois 62858

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (618) 665-3626

Recording Tips for Clay County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clay County

Properties in any of these areas use Clay County forms:

  • Clay City
  • Flora
  • Ingraham
  • Louisville
  • Sailor Springs
  • Xenia

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clay County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Clay 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 Clay County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County?

Recording fees in Clay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 665-3626 for current fees.

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This Mortgage has stringent default provisions that is typically suited for a private Lender with financing of residential property, small business property, Rental units (up to 4 units), Condominiums, planned unit development and vacant land.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following, at Lender's option, shall constitute an Event of Default under this Mortgage:

Payment Default. Mortgagor fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
Default on Other Payments.
Other Defaults.
Default in Favor of Third Parties.
False Statements.
Defective Collateralization.
Death or Insolvency.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.
Events Affecting Guarantor.
Adverse Change.

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and at any time thereafter, Lender, at Lender's option, may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies, in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law:
Accelerate Indebtedness.
UCC Remedies.
Appoint Receiver.
Judicial Foreclosure.
Nonjudicial Sale.
Deficiency Judgment.
Tenancy at Sufferance.
Other Remedies - Lender shall have all other rights and remedies provided in this Mortgage or the Note or available at law or in equity.
Sale of the Property.
Notice of Sale.
Election of Remedies
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses.

Promissory Note can be used for installment or balloon payments.
Includes default rates (interest rate that occurs when borrower is in default)

In addition to any other remedies available to Lender if this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, which fee shall be due at the time this Note is otherwise paid in full. The "Overdue Loan Fee" shall be determined based upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note as of the Maturity Date and shall be:
(a)one percent (1.0%) Of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty(30)days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b)two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty(60)days after the Maturity Date.

Late Payment Fees. Any payment which is at least ___ days past due, shall be subject to a late charge of $___ And an additional $___ per day until the payment is received. If any balloon payment is late, it shall be subject to a late fee of $___ per day.


(Illinois Mortgage Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For Use in Illinois Only.

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

This Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Clay County.

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