Recording Fees

STANDARD FEE DOCUMENTS – $84

These may trigger RHSP fees if they involve ownership transfer.

Common Examples:

  • Warranty Deed / Quit Claim Deed / Trustee's Deed / Executor's Deed
  • Mortgage/Release or Satisfaction of Mortgage/Mortgage Assignment
  • Land Contract or Contract for Deed
  • Power of Attorney (real estate-related)
  • Transfer on Death Instrument
  • Memorandum of Contract (Sales, Lease, Agreement)
  • Assignment of Contract
  • Subordination Agreement
  • Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
  • Notice of Lis Pendens
  • Affidavits/Agreements/Contracts
  • Mechanic’s Lien
  • Notice of Foreclosure / Default

RHSP-EXEMPT FILINGS – $65 or less

These documents do not transfer ownership and are typically not subject to RHSP fees.

Common Examples:

  • Memorandum of Judgment / Judgment Release ($65)
  • Utility Filings / Government Entity Filings ($65)
  • UCC Financing Statements ($65)
  • Public Aid Lien or Release ($11)- IL Dept of Healthcare & Family Services
  • Federal Tax Lien ($52)
  • Judgment Assignments

NON-STANDARD DOCUMENTS – $112

Higher fee applies due to complexity or formatting.

Applies When:

  • Document lists 5 or more parcels
  • Legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 or larger)
  • Includes land splits or homestead exemptions with parcel changes
  • Plat or Survey ($98)

Add $7.35 per each additional 5 parcels for survey/plat recordings.

RHSP Fee Exemption Tip

If a document does not transfer ownership or beneficial interest

“RHSP Exempt – No transfer of title”