Saint Clair County Release of Mortgage Form
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Saint Clair County Release of Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Saint Clair County Guidelines Release of Mortgage
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Saint Clair 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
St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds
Bellville, Illinois 62222
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F RECORDING DAY ENDS AT 3:00 PM ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER 3:00 WILL BE DATED FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY
Phone: (618) 277-6600
Recording Tips for Saint Clair County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
- If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt
Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Clair County
Properties in any of these areas use Saint Clair County forms:
- Belleville
- Caseyville
- Dupo
- East Carondelet
- East Saint Louis
- Fairview Heights
- Freeburg
- Lebanon
- Lenzburg
- Lovejoy
- Marissa
- Mascoutah
- Millstadt
- National Stock Yards
- New Athens
- O Fallon
- Saint Libory
- Scott Air Force Base
- Smithton
- Summerfield
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Clair County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County?
Recording fees in Saint Clair County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 277-6600 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 Saint Clair County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Saint Clair County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Saint Clair 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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