Incorrect recording fees
     Please see our fee schedule for updated recording costs.

Incomplete legal description
     A complete legal description includes a lot and block number, a subdivision name and the plat book and page.
     If the property is a tract of land, the legal description must have section, township and range numbers.

Missing or incomplete permanent parcel number
     You can obtain your parcel number through the Maps and Plats department. You can also use the Madison County
     GIS website found at: www.co.madison.il.us.

Missing Plat Act Affidavit
     Plat Act Affidavits are required on all deeds that are recorded in our county. You can find this form on the Madison
     County website under the Maps and Plats department’s forms and downloads. Please note that this form must be
     notarized.

Missing prepared by, return to or future taxes to name and address
     All documents require a prepared by and return to name and address. Any document such as a deed that transfers
     property rights must include a "future taxes to" name and address.

Incorrect margins
     Please see margin guidelines for proper format.

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