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There are several methods and resources available:
- County Recorder’s Office Online Portals
- Most Illinois counties maintain online databases for property records
- For example, Cook County’s Recorder of Deeds: https://cookrecorder.com/
- Search by address, PIN (Property Index Number), or owner name
- Access deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents
- Illinois County Assessors
- Search property tax records and assessments
- Find property characteristics and ownership information
- Most counties have their own assessor websites
- Cook County example: https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/
- In-Person Research
- Visit your local County Recorder’s office
- Request certified copies of documents
- Staff can assist with historical searches
- Bring property information like address or PIN
- Title Companies
- Order title searches for detailed property histories
- Get professional assistance researching liens and encumbrances
- Typically requires a fee
- Useful for real estate transactions
- Public Records Aggregators
- Commercial services compile records from multiple sources
- May require subscription or per-search fees
- Examples include U.S. TITLE RECORDS
- Can be helpful for searching across multiple counties
Important Tips:
- Each county may have different systems and fees
- Some older records may only be available in person
- Recent records are usually available online
- Consider consulting a title professional for complex searches
- Verify information through official county sources
Real Estate Records in Illinois
Illinois maintains several types of real estate records that document property ownership, transfers, and legal claims. Here’s an overview of the most important records you’ll find in Illinois:
Deed Records
Deed records document the transfer of real property ownership from one party to another. In Illinois, these records are maintained by the County Recorder’s Office in each county.
Types of deeds include:
- Warranty Deeds (most common)
- Quitclaim Deeds
- Special Warranty Deeds
- Trustee’s Deeds
Property Tax Records
Property tax records document the assessed value of properties and the taxes levied on them. These records are maintained by each county’s Assessor’s Office and Treasurer’s Office. They include:
- Property assessment records
- Tax bills
- Payment histories
- Property tax appeals
Mortgage Records
Mortgage records document loans secured by real property. These records include:
- Mortgage agreements
- Mortgage assignments
- Mortgage releases
- Home equity lines of credit
Lien Records
Lien records document legal claims against property. Common types of liens in Illinois include:
- Mechanic’s liens
- Tax liens
- Judgment liens
- HOA liens
Plat Maps and Surveys
Plat maps and surveys show the boundaries and dimensions of properties. These records include:
- Subdivision plats
- Boundary surveys
- ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Flood zone determinations
Find Illinois county records through U.S. Title Records for all land and property information including title, deed and lien records for counties within Illinois. Title search by, address, name, or parcel number for all real estate records. Document retrieval for deeds, title data, and lien record information for all US counties.
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