Illinois Forms

Cook County Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Form

Cook County Mortgage Form

Cook County Mortgage Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/27/2025
Cook County Mortgage Guide

Cook County Mortgage Guide

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/27/2025
Cook County Completed Example of the Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Document

Cook County Completed Example of the Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2025
Cook County Promissory Note Form

Cook County Promissory Note Form

Fill in the Blank Promissory Note secured by Mortgage

Document Last Validated 6/12/2025
Cook County Promissory Note Guidelines

Cook County Promissory Note Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/25/2025
Cook County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Cook County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 1/23/2025
Cook County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Cook County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 5/7/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Cook County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Downtown Office Chicago Court Building
Address:
118 N Clark St, Rm 120
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Phone: (312) 603-5050

Markham Court Building
Address:
16501 S Kedzie, Rm 238C
Markham, Illinois 60426

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 210-4448

Rolling Meadows Court Building
Address:
2121 Euclid Ave, Rm 238
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (847) 818-2070

Bridgeview Court Building
Address:
10220 S 76th Ave, Rm 238
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 974-6397

Recording Tips for Cook County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cook County

Properties in any of these areas use Cook County forms:

  • Alsip
  • Arlington Heights
  • Bedford Park
  • Bellwood
  • Berkeley
  • Berwyn
  • Blue Island
  • Bridgeview
  • Broadview
  • Brookfield
  • Burbank
  • Calumet City
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Heights
  • Chicago Ridge
  • Cicero
  • Country Club Hills
  • Des Plaines
  • Dolton
  • Elk Grove Village
  • Elmwood Park
  • Evanston
  • Evergreen Park
  • Flossmoor
  • Forest Park
  • Franklin Park
  • Glencoe
  • Glenview
  • Glenwood
  • Golf
  • Hanover Park
  • Harvey
  • Harwood Heights
  • Hazel Crest
  • Hickory Hills
  • Hillside
  • Hines
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Hometown
  • Homewood
  • Justice
  • Kenilworth
  • La Grange
  • La Grange Park
  • Lansing
  • Lemont
  • Lincolnwood
  • Lyons
  • Markham
  • Matteson
  • Maywood
  • Melrose Park
  • Midlothian
  • Morton Grove
  • Mount Prospect
  • Niles
  • Northbrook
  • Oak Forest
  • Oak Lawn
  • Oak Park
  • Olympia Fields
  • Orland Park
  • Palatine
  • Palos Heights
  • Palos Hills
  • Palos Park
  • Park Forest
  • Park Ridge
  • Posen
  • Prospect Heights
  • Richton Park
  • River Forest
  • River Grove
  • Riverdale
  • Riverside
  • Robbins
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Schaumburg
  • Schiller Park
  • Skokie
  • South Holland
  • Steger
  • Stone Park
  • Streamwood
  • Summit Argo
  • Techny
  • Thornton
  • Tinley Park
  • Westchester
  • Western Springs
  • Wheeling
  • Willow Springs
  • Wilmette
  • Winnetka
  • Worth

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cook County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cook County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Cook County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cook County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Cook County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Cook County?

Recording fees in Cook County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (312) 603-5050 for current fees.

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This Mortgage has stringent default provisions that is typically suited for a private Lender with financing of residential property, small business property, Rental units (up to 4 units), Condominiums, planned unit development and vacant land.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each of the following, at Lender's option, shall constitute an Event of Default under this Mortgage:

Payment Default. Mortgagor fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
Default on Other Payments.
Other Defaults.
Default in Favor of Third Parties.
False Statements.
Defective Collateralization.
Death or Insolvency.
Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.
Events Affecting Guarantor.
Adverse Change.

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and at any time thereafter, Lender, at Lender's option, may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies, in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law:
Accelerate Indebtedness.
UCC Remedies.
Appoint Receiver.
Judicial Foreclosure.
Nonjudicial Sale.
Deficiency Judgment.
Tenancy at Sufferance.
Other Remedies - Lender shall have all other rights and remedies provided in this Mortgage or the Note or available at law or in equity.
Sale of the Property.
Notice of Sale.
Election of Remedies
Attorneys' Fees; Expenses.

Promissory Note can be used for installment or balloon payments.
Includes default rates (interest rate that occurs when borrower is in default)

In addition to any other remedies available to Lender if this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, which fee shall be due at the time this Note is otherwise paid in full. The "Overdue Loan Fee" shall be determined based upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note as of the Maturity Date and shall be:
(a)one percent (1.0%) Of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty(30)days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b)two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty(60)days after the Maturity Date.

Late Payment Fees. Any payment which is at least ___ days past due, shall be subject to a late charge of $___ And an additional $___ per day until the payment is received. If any balloon payment is late, it shall be subject to a late fee of $___ per day.


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Important: Your property must be located in Cook County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note meets all recording requirements specific to Cook County.

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