Hardin County Release of Mortgage Form
Last validated September 28, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Hardin County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Cave In Rock, Elizabethtown, Karbers Ridge, Rosiclare.
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Hardin County Release of Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Hardin County Guidelines Release of Mortgage
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Hardin County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Hardin County Clerk/Recorder - Courthouse
Elizabethtown, Illinois 62931
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (618) 287-2251
Recording Tips for Hardin County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Hardin County
Properties in any of these areas use Hardin County forms:
- Cave In Rock
- Elizabethtown
- Karbers Ridge
- Rosiclare
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hardin County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hardin 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 Hardin County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hardin 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 Hardin 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Hardin County?
Recording fees in Hardin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 287-2251 for current fees.
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This form may be used by the current mortgage holder or representative to release a mortgage that is paid in full.
To avoid penalty the (mortgagee)/lender, (his or her executor or administrator, heirs and assigns), generally has (30 days) to file the release (after the payment of the debt secured by such mortgage) (765 ILCS 905/4)
(765 ILCS 905/3) (from Ch. 95, par. 53)
Sec. 3. An instrument in writing which releases a mortgage or trust deed of real property may be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as deeds for the conveyance of land.
(Source: Laws 1961, 1st Spec.Sess., p. 42.)
If the release is delivered to the mortgagor or grantor, it must have imprinted on its face in bold letters at least 1/4 inch in height the following: "FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE OWNER, THIS RELEASE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE RECORDER OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES IN WHOSE OFFICE THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST WAS FILED".
(765 ILCS 905/2)
(Illinois Release of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Hardin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Hardin County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Hardin 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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