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Land records in Knox County are recorded by the County Recorder. The office is held by Scott Erickson.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: County Recorder
Recording Fees
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Minimum fee *Standard Document, no page countUp to 5 reference numbers, PIN numbers
(in compliance with Public (55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1)) -- $82.00
Articles of Incorporation and related documents -- $63.00
Judgments, Documents without a legal description -$72.00
The Recorder of Deeds may continue to charge previously allowed additional fees for Non-Standard Documents.
As used in this section: "Nonstandard document" means:
a document that creates division of a then active existing tax parcel identification number;
a document recorded pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code;
a document which is non-conforming, as described in paragraphs (1-5) of Section 3-5018;
a State lien or a federal lien;
a document making specific reference to more than 5 tax parcel identification numbers in the county which it is presented for recording; or
a document making specific reference to more than 5 other document numbers recorded in the county in which it is presented for recording.
"Standard document" means document other than a nonstandard document.
Documents not in compliance, no page count -- $94.00
Survey Plats
For 8-1/2 X 11 - $82.00
For 11 X 17 - $87.00
For 18 X 24 - $96.00
For 18 X 36 - $107.00
Subdivision plats (maximum 18 x 36) - $120.00
All documents require complete legal description, parcel number, and physical address.
County recording fees are often subject to change, so contact the local recorder for the most current information.
Deeds.com has not re-verified this fee information since February 2024. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office before recording.
Document Requirements
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| Paper size | 8.5 inches by 11 inches; graphic displays up to 11 inches by 17 inches (statewide, 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.2(c)(5)) |
|---|---|
| Other margins | 0.5 in (statewide, 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.2(c)(5)) |
| Minimum type size | 10 pt |
| Ink and paper | Legibly printed in black ink by hand, type, or computer, on white paper of not less than 20-pound weight; signatures and dates may be in contrasting colors if they reproduce clearly (statewide, 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.2(c)(5)) |
| Prepared-by statement required | Yes (statewide, 55 ILCS 5/3-5022) |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, 55 ILCS 5/3-5026) |
| Tax statement mailing address required | Yes (statewide, 765 ILCS 5/35c) |
| Parcel number required | Yes |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, 765 ILCS 5/35c) |
StatewideThe first page must contain a blank space measuring at least 3 inches by 5 inches from the upper right corner. Margins may be used only for non-essential notations, such as form numbers, page numbers, and customer notations.
StatewideA document that does not meet the statutory standards (size, ink, paper, margins, blank space, no stapled attachments, 5 or fewer parcels or document numbers referenced) may be recorded in the nonstandard document class if it allows a legible reproduction.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- PTAX-203, Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration Statewide Illinois Department of RevenueAt the time a deed, a document transferring a controlling interest in real property, or trust document is presented for recordation, except as provided in Section 31-45
Submitting documents
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
|---|---|
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
Knox County will only accept MyDec PTAX-203.
Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.2 · 35 ILCS 200/31-25 Transfer declaration · 55 ILCS 5/3-5022 · 55 ILCS 5/3-5026 · 765 ILCS 5/35c · Recording Fees · E-Recording
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