Recorder Offices
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Mail-To: McHenry County Recorder
Walk-In: Administration Building
About the Mchenry County Recorder
Land records in Mchenry County are recorded by the County Recorder. The office is held by Joe Tirio.
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Checked October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Contact Us | McHenry County, IL · General Information | McHenry County, IL
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
Flat Fees for Recording a Standard Document: )Deed $83.00..............(RHSP Exempt)-$64.00
Lease $88.00.............(RHSP Exempt)-$69.00
Mortgage $93.00.....(RHSP Exempt)-$74.00
Easement $79.00.....(RHSP Exempt)-$60.00
Other $81.00.............(RHSP Exempt)-$62.00
Non-Standard Document Fees:
In addition to the fees stated above, add $16 for the first 4 pages and $2 for each additional page for Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Easements and any other document not specifically identified herein.
State/Federal Liens & Other Miscellaneous Filings
$11.00
Examples include but are not limited to: Federal/State Tax Liens, Renewals, Releases, Deeds,
Easements, Right-of-Ways, Dedications, Dissolutions, Oil, Gas & Mineral Assignments, Etc.
Each additional page
$1.00
Each additional name after one
$1.00
Plats, Condominiums & Surveys
Plat of Subdivision (Max. 24" x 36")
$111.00
Declaration of Condominium (First four (4) pages)
$73.00
Each additional page
$1.00
Plat attached to Declaration of Condominium (First page) (Max. 24" x 36")
$78.00
Each additional page
$1.00
Recorder's Office Required Copies:
Three (3) Copies for Subdivision Plats
$2.00 per pg.
Three (3) Copies for Condominium Plats
$2.00 per pg.
All other Copies
$4.00 per pg.
Miscellaneous Plats (Max. 24" x 36") $80.00
Examples include but are not limited to: Easements, Dedications, Vacations, Highway Strip Maps, etc.
Each additional page $19.00
Exhibits
If any exhibit attached to a non-standard document is larger than 11" x 17" (Max. 24" x 36")
$10.00
Copy Department For copy requests, contact us at 815-334-4110. MasterCard or Visa Credit Cards accepted for PHONE ORDERS ONLY
First page up to 8 1/2 x 14 - $1.50
Additional pages per document - $0.50
Copy of Map, Plat of Subdivision, Condominium Plat, or records larger than 8 1/2 x 14 - $4.00 per page
Certified Copies:
Certified copies (up to four (4) pages)- $12.00
Additional pages per document - $1.00
Certified State or Federal Tax Lien or Release - $5.00
Certified copy of Map, Plat of Subdivision or Condominium Plat - $10.00
Copies may be picked-up in their office or returned via Postal Mail, Fax or E-Mail. E-Mail requests will be received by 4:30 p.m. All e-mail requests after 3:00 p.m. will be sent the next business day.
Fax:
Standard size up to 8 1/2 x 14 (First 20 pages) - $5.00
Each additional page (Over 20 pages)- $0.50
Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure the return of original documents and copies. Do not send individual envelopes for all documents submitted, but send a properly sized envelope to accommodate all documents.
County recording fees are subject to change without notice. We recommend to contact the local recorder's office to verify this 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
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| 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)) |
| 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)) |
| Return address required | Yes |
| 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) |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, 765 ILCS 5/35c) |
| Cover sheet | Optional |
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.
Do not use highlighters other than yellow; other colors scan as a black mark and these documents will be rejected. Excessive white-out or anything affixed to documents results in a non-conforming fee. Bound or thick documents must be unbound or unstapled; a paper clip is best. Documents releasing, assigning, subordinating, modifying or amending a McHenry County document must show its document number (format 2020R0000000).
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
- Plat Act AffidavitMust accompany the deed if legal description is metes and bounds
- RHSP Exemption Declaration Form McHenry County RecorderIncluded with each document submitted when the submitter believes it is exempt from the RHSP surcharge
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Paper documents are returned to the return address on the document; eRecorded documents are returned electronically to the submitter. A free Swift service sends recorded documents back by email. |
| Processing time | Conforming documents with the proper fee are recorded the same day received; the office strives to return documents to the return address within approximately two working days. |
Send no more than 10 documents per folder, with one properly-sized return envelope for all documents rather than individual envelopes. Deliver documents prior to 4:00 p.m., if possible.
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 · General Information | McHenry County, IL · Tips for Good Recordings | McHenry County, IL · Contact Us | McHenry County, IL · Electronic Recording | McHenry County, IL · Services Provided | McHenry County, IL
Deeds.com Resources & Services
Using Deeds.com is optional. Contact the recorder's office directly for its services and submission options.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
Read Deeds.com's guide to requesting document copies from the recorder's office.
Deeds.com eRecording
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Use Deeds.com's paid service to submit documents electronically to the recorder's office. Deeds.com service fees are separate from government recording fees and taxes.
Recorder Offices
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Mail-To: McHenry County Recorder
Walk-In: Administration Building
Deeds.com Forms
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Supplemental Document Resources
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