Will County Recorder

The County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for maintaining property records in Will County.

As outlined in Illinois Compiled Statutes Ch.55 ILCS 5/3-5018 and CH.55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1
(8 " x 11", white paper, black ink, minimum 10 point type, 3" x 5" blank space in upper right corner, " CLEAR margin on all sides, no attachments stapled and/or taped to any page, document contains up to five Property Identification Number (PIN) references, document contains up to five related document number references.)

Documents which are NOT real estate related-$52.00
or
Documents which ARE real estate related and were SIGNED/EXECUTED BEFORE 8/1/05 State Law-$52.00

Most documents which are REAL ESTATE RELATED and were SIGNED/EXECUTED AFTER 7/31/05 State Law-$71.00

Fees to Record a "Non-Standard" Document
(Applies to Documents Dated After January 1, 1995)
Does not conform to any of the "standard" requirements listed above, document contains six or more Property Identification Number (PIN) references, document contains six or more related document reference numbers, or misc. plats, that are not a subdivision or condo, as a stand alone document ---must be at least 11" x 17", but no larger than 30" x 36" (misc. plats, easements, dedications, etc.)

Non-Standard Documents which are NOT real estate related-$73.00
or
Non-Standard Documents which ARE real estate related and were SIGNED/EXECUTED BEFORE 8/1/05 State Law-$73.00
Most Non-standard Documents which are REAL ESTATE RELATED and were SIGNED/EXECUTED AFTER 7/31/05
State Law-$92.00

In-House Copy Fees:
8 " x 11" Copies (Produced from Microfilm, Imaging, or Photocopying)-$1.00 per page up to half the cost of a certified copy
8 " x 11" Customer Provided Copies (time/date stamped with document number, may be purchased at the time of recording only)-$1.00
11" x 17" Copies (Produced from Microfilm, Imaging, or Photocopying)-$1.00
Military Service Discharge Records (DD214)-No Charge
Certified Copies-Same as initial recording fee minus the IRHSP fee
Email/Fax Copy Fee-$1.00 per document

County recording fees are subject to change without notice. We recommend to contact the local recording office directly to verify this information.

Documents should be submitted on 8.5x11 inch paper, and should not be permanently bound. If the document contains multiple pages, it can be stapled together. The document should be printed in black ink in a minimum font size of 10-point. Double-sided printing is allowed. Only originals are accepted. Copies are not permitted.

The first page of the document should contain a blank space of 3x5 inches in the upper right-hand corner. This space is reserved for recorders information.

Subsequent margins should be clear of writing and should be at least .5 inches on the tops, bottoms, and sides.

Documents submitted for recording should not have any attachments stapled or otherwise affixed to any page.

All documents are required to list the name and address of the preparer of the document, the name and address of the grantee, the name and address for tax billing, and the property address.

All documents must have return name and address information.

Deeds pertaining to real property must include a legal description, which includes notarized metes and bounds.

Documents submitted for recordation must have a completed Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration or Exemption.

The following municipalities in Will County, Illinois require the purchase of a Municipal Transfer Stamp before recording can be done: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Channahon, Joliet, Monee, Naperville, Park Forest, Romeoville, University Park, and Woodridge.