- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Assignments of Mortgage
- Modifications
- Releases/Satisfactions
- Lis Pendens
- Liens
- Judgments
- UCCs
- Plats
- Presenting at the Recorder's Office OR
- Sending to our Mailing Address OR
- Submitting for Electronic Recording, also known as eRecording.
The recorded document is stamped with an assigned number and date, then indexed and imaged. The original is mailed back to the name and address provided, or if eRecorded, electronically returned to the submitter.
A completed deed and all applicable forms (see Forms & Fee Schedules). Our office cannot advise you on what forms or content is required for your particular document.
- Completed Deed
- PTAX Form(s) and/or Exemption Statement
- Municipal Transfer Stamps, if applicable
- Metes & Bounds Affidavit, if applicable
- Grantee/Taxpayer's Name & Address
- Property Address
- Permanent Parcel Number (commonly found on real estate tax bill)
- Property Legal Description
- Preparer's Name & Address
As of January 14th, 2015 the DuPage County Recorder has started accepting Form PTAX-203 that have been completed using MyDec. For additional information about MyDec please contact the Illinois Department of Revenue at 844-445-1114 or by visiting their website at MyDec Help.
- Subdivision, Re-Subdivision, Consolidation, Assessment, P.U.D. & Condo Declaration:
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- Permanent Parcel Number
- Legal Description
- Title
- Submitted By: Name & Mailing Address
- Surveyor's or Engineer's Signature & Seal
- Owner's Signature, Notarization recommended
- County Clerk's Signature & Seal
- Subdivision Plats Only: School District Statement
- Abrogation, Annexation, Disconnection, Condo Amendment, Dedication, Easement, Exhibit, Highway, Survey & Vacation:
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- Permanent Parcel Number
- Legal Description
- 1st &/or 2nd Party
- Submitted By: Name & Mailing Address
- Surveyor's or Engineer's Signature & Seal
- All Vacation Plats Only: stamp "Vacated"
- Corporation Service Company CSC: (866)652-0111 www.erecording.com
- eRecording Partners Network EPN: (888)325-3365 www.erecordingpartners.net
- Indecomm Global Services: (877)272-5250 inteledocdirect.net
- Simplifile: (800)460-5657 www.simplifile.com
Examples of recorded documents:
- Deeds (December 3, 2018)
- Mortgages
- Assignments of Mortgage
- Modifications
- Releases/Satisfactions
- Lis Pendens
- Liens
- Judgments
- UCCs
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Assignments of Mortgage
- Modifications
- Releases or Satisfactions of Mortgage
- Lis Pendens
- Liens
- Judgments
- UCCs
- Plats
- DD-214s (complete DD-214 Request, see Forms & Fee Schedules)
- Foreign Marriage Licenses
- Corporation Papers
- State & Federal Tax Liens
Contact our Research Department at (630)407-5401 or mail a request; please see our Mailing Address and Forms & Fee Schedules.
- Name
- Document Number
- Property Parcel Number (commonly found on real estate tax bill)
- Property Address
- A copy of your Deed, showing ownership of the property, can be obtained from our Research Department or online. It does not reflect whether liens have been recorded or released against the property.
- A copy of your release or satisfaction, showing an individual mortgage has been paid off, can be obtained from our research department or online, once recorded.
- Recorded original documents are mailed back to the name and address provided. Documents that are eRecorded are electronically returned to the submitter.
To search online:
- Select Search Online
- Click Start Searching
- Complete ONE field on the search documents window
- Select Search
- Document Numbers will list on the search results window
- Click document number to view
- Document details will appear
- To view the document, select View/Print Document (this document is displayed as a .pdf)
- A standard free version of Adobe Reader must be installed.
- Turn off your pop up blockers or add our site to the pop up blocker settings.
- Add our site to the Compatibility View Settings in the Tools option of the menu bar.
- Search documents using How do I search online for recorded documents?
- View each image for personal information:
- Social Security Number
- Employer Taxpayer Identification Number
- Driver's License Number
- State ID Number
- Passport Number
- Checking/Savings Account Number
- Credit/Debit Card Number
- PIN Code from an internet website (PIN unrelated to property)
- If no personal information is found then no further action is required. If you have located any documents that require redaction select the Redaction Request link from our home page and complete the form.
- Affidavit Metes & Bounds
- DuPage County Townships
- Exemption List
- Military Discharge Request Form
- Monument Record
- Municipal Transfer Stamps
- Plat Recording Requirements
- Recording Cover Page
- Recording Fee Schedule
- Copy Fee Schedule
- Payment Options
- Payment Fees
- Printable Fee Schedule
- PTAX-203 & Instructions
- PTAX-203A & Instructions
- PTAX-203B & Instructions
- PTAX-203NR & Exemption List
- MyDec
To change only the name & mailing address of a real estate tax bill please contact the DuPage County Clerk's Office.
Yes, subscription is free of charge and can be completed at the Property Fraud Alert link or by calling (800)728-3858. For further questions and details contact the DuPage County Recorder's Office.
The Research Department can only assist with searches for recorded documents, but does not provide full search services. Our office is not insured for errors and omissions.
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- Checks: payable to 'DuPage County Recorder' (no starter checks)
- Money Order: payable to 'DuPage County Recorder'
- Cash
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