Jo Daviess County Release of Mortgage Form
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Jo Daviess County Release of Mortgage Form
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Jo Daviess County Guidelines Release of Mortgage
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Jo Daviess County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder
Galena, Illinois 61036
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: (815) 777-9694
Recording Tips for Jo Daviess County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Jo Daviess County
Properties in any of these areas use Jo Daviess County forms:
- Apple River
- East Dubuque
- Elizabeth
- Galena
- Hanover
- Nora
- Scales Mound
- Stockton
- Warren
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jo Daviess County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County?
Recording fees in Jo Daviess County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 777-9694 for current fees.
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This form may be used by the current mortgage holder or representative to release a mortgage that is paid in full.
To avoid penalty the (mortgagee)/lender, (his or her executor or administrator, heirs and assigns), generally has (30 days) to file the release (after the payment of the debt secured by such mortgage) (765 ILCS 905/4)
(765 ILCS 905/3) (from Ch. 95, par. 53)
Sec. 3. An instrument in writing which releases a mortgage or trust deed of real property may be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as deeds for the conveyance of land.
(Source: Laws 1961, 1st Spec.Sess., p. 42.)
If the release is delivered to the mortgagor or grantor, it must have imprinted on its face in bold letters at least 1/4 inch in height the following: "FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE OWNER, THIS RELEASE SHALL BE FILED WITH THE RECORDER OR THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES IN WHOSE OFFICE THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST WAS FILED".
(765 ILCS 905/2)
(Illinois Release of Mortgage Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Jo Daviess County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Jo Daviess County.
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