Cook County Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note Form
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Cook County Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Cook County Mortgage Guide
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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.

Cook County Promissory Note Form
Fill in the Blank Promissory Note secured by Mortgage

Cook County Promissory Note Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Cook County Completed Example of the Promissory Note Document
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Cook County Annual Accounting Statement Form
Mail to borrower for fiscal year reporting.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Downtown Office Chicago Court Building
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
Phone: (312) 603-5050
Markham Court Building
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
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
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:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
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
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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Cook County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
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.
(Illinois Mortgage Package includes forms, guidelines, and completed examples) For Use in Illinois Only.
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.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Cook County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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