Madison County Release of Mortgage Form

Last validated September 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Madison County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, Dorsey, East Alton, Edwardsville and 19 more.

$3997
One-time purchase. No subscription.
  • 3 documents included
  • Immediate PDF download
  • Formatting guarantee

Madison County Release of Mortgage Form

Madison County Release of Mortgage Form

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

Document last validated 9/28/2026
Madison County Guidelines Release of Mortgage

Madison County Guidelines Release of Mortgage

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/31/2026
Madison County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Madison County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 7/8/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Madison County Recorder

Address:
157 N Main St, Suite 211 / PO Box 308
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (618) 296-4475 or (618) 296-4775

Recording Tips for Madison County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Madison County

Properties in any of these areas use Madison County forms:

  • Alhambra
  • Alton
  • Bethalto
  • Collinsville
  • Cottage Hills
  • Dorsey
  • East Alton
  • Edwardsville
  • Glen Carbon
  • Godfrey
  • Granite City
  • Hamel
  • Hartford
  • Highland
  • Livingston
  • Madison
  • Marine
  • Maryville
  • Moro
  • New Douglas
  • Roxana
  • Saint Jacob
  • South Roxana
  • Troy
  • Venice
  • Wood River
  • Worden

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Madison County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Madison County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 296-4475 or (618) 296-4775 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Madison 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 Madison County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Madison 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.

Save Time and Money

Get your Madison County Release of Mortgage form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4,811 Reviews )

Charles F. 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and Easy

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Richard H. 5 out of 5 stars

Thank You! Very informative and helpful!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

jen k. 5 out of 5 stars

I tried to use the free stuff you find on the internet. You quickly find out that free is rarely ever (never) free. Even worse, the long term cost can be immeasurable. Glad I realized that before I got too far in. Do yourself a favor, spend a few bucks up front to get the right forms.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Robin B. 5 out of 5 stars

I came, I saw, I ordered, I downloaded.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

JUDITH-DIAN W. 5 out of 5 stars

I didn't have any problem downloading and filling out the form on my computer and printing it yesterday. I didn't know what to put for "Source of Title". I called the county recording office; they didn't know either and said to leave it blank. I got the form notarized at my bank and took it in to the recording office. They checked it, accepted it, I paid a fee, and it's done. So easy. My children will appreciate that I've done this. Added note: You do have one typo on your form--you left out 'at'. It should read: "You should carefully read all information at the end of this form."

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Barbara Y. 5 out of 5 stars

I found your instructions and sample for completing a quit-claim deed in Arizona to be simple and easy to follow with one exception. The website to use in order to determine the code for the reason for exemption of fees was incorrect, as a result of which I had to contact the County Recorder to obtain that information.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Precious M. 5 out of 5 stars

great quick response

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Kolette S. 3 out of 5 stars

The forms are nice; however, they do not display the "th" after the day or the second digit of the year. You can type them in, but they will not print out. I just left them blank and will handwrite.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Alice M. 5 out of 5 stars

So far, it's been a very seamless experience! Easy way to get documents recorded. Worth the money

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is appreciated. Thank you for letting us know how we did.

Mark S. 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy site to navigate. The quit claim deed I downloaded was perfect for my needs. Would like to see a (Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure) added to the forms list.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

William T. 5 out of 5 stars

Very skeptical at first...but it worked easily and perfectly.

Reply from Staff

We’re glad you had a positive experience. Thank you.

Mary P. 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent easy to follow instructions.

Reply from Staff

Great to hear Mary, Have a wonderful day!

Rechantell A. 5 out of 5 stars

It was quick and easy. Trust worthy. Very satisfied and would recommend. Thank you for your services.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Robert V. 5 out of 5 stars

Website seems to work great and documents are very clear and easy to review and download, thank you. Regards, Bob

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Jeff H. 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, inexpensive, great customer service. I will definitely use them a gain.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!