Phone: (217) 532-9530
Fax: (217) 532-9581
County Clerk Email:
countyclerk@montgomerycountyil.gov
County Recorder Email:
recorder@montgomerycountyil.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 595
(Physical Address:
#1 Courthouse Square)
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595

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Please note: Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding Vital Records.

Recording Fees

Land records have been recorded in Montgomery County, Illinois since 1822.

Click HERE to print the document checklist/requirements.

Legislators have recently passed HB3878 which increases the Rental Housing Support Fee by an additional $9.00. The increase affects recording fees in all 102 counties throughout the State of Illinois and will take effect July 1, 2023.

Click HERE to view a list of our recording fees.

Cash, money order or checks accepted. Make checks payable to Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder. We accept credit/debit cards in person for a small additional fee..

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Notice of Foreclosure copies required to be provided to the County of Montgomery under Public Act 96-856 pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1503(b) may be sent to: Montgomery County Clerk, PO Box 595, Hillsboro, Illinois 62049.

Mailing Address:
Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 595
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595

Physical Address:
Montgomery County Clerk & Recorder
#1 Courthouse Square
Hillsboro, IL 62049-0595

Phone: (217) 532-9530
Fax: (217) 532-9581
Email: recorder@montgomerycountyil.gov

COUNTY BOARD INFO
See the Montgomery County website for information.