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Kathy Michael McLean County Clerk (309) 888-5170 FAX (309) 888-5927 115 E. Washington St., Room M104 Bloomington, IL 61702-2400 www.mcleancountyil.gov/recorder Illinois Statute 55 ILCS 5/3-5018 & 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1- A document that does not conform to these standards shall not be recorded except upon payment of the additional fee required. This applies only to documents dated after January 1, 1995. STANDARD DOCUMENTS $61.00 • 8 ½” x 11” separate sheets – if exhibit drawings or plats are attached that are larger than 8 ½” x 11” document is Non-Standard (see below) • Documents must be legibly printed in black ink, by hand, type, or computer • Clear ½” margin around the edges of all pages – margins may be used for non-essential notations that will not affect the validity of the document, including but not limited to form numbers, page numbers, and customer notations • 3” x 5” blank space in the upper right-hand corner of the first page • Document containing five or less PIN references • Document containing five or less related document number references • A page may not have anything affixed to it with tape, glue, etc. This includes stickers labels or any type of tape • There shall be no shadowed or grey areas containing information on a document. RHSP EXEMPT STANDARD DOCUMENTS $41.00 Includes, but is not limited to: Public utility easements; documents recorded by Federal, State, or Local government agencies; Articles of incorporation & related documents; Birth records, Death certificates, and Marriage records; All Judgments, Memo of Judgments, etc. (including real-estate judgements); Notice of Probate; Power of Attorney (including for property); UCC Financing Statements (real estate and fixture liens only). NON-STANDARD DOCUMENTS $75.00 • Any document failing to meet the requirements listed under STANDARD DOCUMENT Examples of a Non-Standard Document are: • A document that includes Legal (8 ½ x 14) or Ledger (11 x 17) size paper • A document containing six or more PIN references • A document containing six or more related document number references RHSP EXEMPT NON-STANDARD DOCUMENTS $55.00 • Any RHSP EXEMPT document failing to meet the requirements listed under STANDARD DOCUMENT STATE TAX LIENS AND RELEASES (ADDITONAL NAMES $1.00) $11.00 FEDERAL TAX LIENS AND RELEASES (ADDITONAL NAMES $1.00) $11.00 PLATS (SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR PLAT REQUIREMENTS) $104.00 PLATS RHSP EXEMPT $84.00 MILITARY DISCHARGES -RECORDING AND CERTIFIED COPIES OF NO CHARGE **No legal advice, opinions, legal descriptions, or searches will be given by the recorders staff either in person or by telephone. See reverse side for copy fees and plat requirements → Please note: For docs with PINS please list the PIN with the associated legal/tract to prevent errors and future difficulties. This is used to accurately index the document. Predictable Recording Fee Schedule Effective July 1st, 2023 ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINALS OR CERTIFIED COPIES FOR RECORDING ---PAGE BREAK--- COPY FEES Certified Copies Recorded Document Copy (per page) Plat Copy (11”x 17” Map) Certified Plat Copy Military Discharge CHARGE Faxed Data Sales 20+ PTAX (per document) FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS • Paper plat map with original signatures and one paper copy* • Surveyor’s Certificate (must state if within an incorporated city or within ½ mile of same) • Approval of municipality (City Council, Board of Trustees, or County Board) • County Clerk’s Certificate of no delinquent taxes or special assessments • Owner’s Certificate • School District Certificate * (minimum map size 11”x 17”, up to 30”x 36” maximum) CONDOMINIUM PLAT REQUIREMENTS • Paper plat map with original signatures and one paper copy* • Surveyor’s Certificate • Declaration of Ownership * (minimum map size 11”x 17”, up to 30”x 36” maximum) VACATION OF PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS • Paper map with original signatures and one paper copy* • Owner’s Certificate • Approval of municipality * (minimum map or exhibit size 8½”x 11”, up to 30”x 36” maximum) ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS • Paper map with original signatures and one paper copy* (plat must be prepared by land surveyor) • Petition signed by majority of owners, or municipal ordinance * (minimum map or exhibit size 8½”x 11”, up to 30”x 36” maximum) SURVEY PLAT REQUIREMENTS • Paper map with original signatures and one paper copy* • Owner’s Certificate • Surveyor’s Certificate * (minimum map or exhibit size 8½”x 11”, up to 30”x 36” maximum) **No legal advice, opinions, legal descriptions, or searches will be given by the recorders staff either in person or by telephone. For further information visit our website at www.mcleancountyil.gov/recorder Predictable Recording Fee Schedule Page 2 Effective July 1st, 2023