Pope County, Illinois
Not EligiblePope County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the County Recorder in Golconda.
Pope County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 3,703
- County seat
- Golconda
- Recording office
- County Recorder
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $172,000
- FIPS code
- 17151
Not yet — Pope County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the County Recorder's office in Golconda, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Pope County is home to about 3,703 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 101st by population among the 102 Illinois jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 1.5% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $172,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
Illinois real estate documents are recorded with the County Recorder; in many counties the recorder's duties have been merged into the County Clerk's office (including Cook County, where the Clerk's Recordings Division records documents).
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Illinois. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pope County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Pope County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Pope County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Recorder, located in Golconda (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Pope County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Illinois — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Pope County every day.
Title & escrow companies
Run fully remote closings for Pope County transactions with RON, then submit the recorded instruments through your existing workflow.
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Notaron for lenders →Law firms & attorneys
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.