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Hancock County Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way Form

Hancock County Release of Easement, Right of Way Form

Hancock County Release of Easement, Right of Way Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/15/2025
Hancock County Guidelines for Release of Easement / Access

Hancock County Guidelines for Release of Easement / Access

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/7/2025
Hancock County Completed Example of the Release of Easement Document

Hancock County Completed Example of the Release of Easement Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/28/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Hancock County Clerk & Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 500 Main St, Rm 7 / PO Box 39
Carthage, Illinois 62321

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

Phone: (217) 357-3911

Recording Tips for Hancock County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hancock County

Properties in any of these areas use Hancock County forms:

  • Augusta
  • Basco
  • Bowen
  • Carthage
  • Colusa
  • Dallas City
  • Elvaston
  • Ferris
  • Hamilton
  • La Harpe
  • Nauvoo
  • Niota
  • Plymouth
  • Sutter
  • Warsaw
  • West Point

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hancock County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Hancock County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Hancock 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 Hancock County?

Recording fees in Hancock County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 357-3911 for current fees.

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Use this form to release, terminate, extinguish a previously recorded document that involves access to and from a property.
Documents such as:
1. Easement Deeds or Agreements (An easement is a non-possessory interest in land, granting the right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, like a driveway or utility line)
2. Access Roads
3. Right of Ways
4. Utility Easements (Power, Gas, Water, Sewer, Etc.)
5. Drainage Easements

This document allows the owner of the land, burdened by the access and the party that benefits from the access, to sign an agreement releasing the property from such access, under the premises the benefiting party no longer needs access. Once the easement is successfully terminated and the release is recorded, it should be reflected in the title records for the property, effectively removing the easement from the property's title.

(ILL Termination of Easement Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Termination, Cancellation of Easement / Right of Way meets all recording requirements specific to Hancock County.

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