Mercer County Release of Mortgage Form

Last validated July 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Mercer County Release of Mortgage Form

Mercer County Release of Mortgage Form

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

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Mercer County Guidelines Release of Mortgage

Mercer County Guidelines Release of Mortgage

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/20/2026
Mercer County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Mercer County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/8/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Mercer County Clerk/Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 100 SE Third St / PO Box 66
Aledo, Illinois 61231

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

Phone: (309) 582-1137

Recording Tips for Mercer County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mercer County

Properties in any of these areas use Mercer County forms:

  • Aledo
  • Alexis
  • Joy
  • Keithsburg
  • Matherville
  • New Boston
  • New Windsor
  • North Henderson
  • Preemption
  • Seaton
  • Sherrard
  • Viola

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mercer County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Mercer County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (309) 582-1137 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 Mercer County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Mercer County.

Our Promise

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