Will County, Illinois • deed and recorded-land-record guide
Will County Recorder: Search Deeds, Mortgages, Liens and Property Records
The Will County Recorder of Deeds records and preserves
deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, liens, easements, plats,
Uniform Commercial Code records and other documents submitted for
recording in Will County, Illinois.
The current Recorder of Deeds is Karen A. Stukel.
The Recorder states that its records extend back to the creation of
Will County in 1836, while documents available through
the current web search are typically from 1965 to the present.
Fastest beginner workflow:
if you know only the property address, use the
Will County Supervisor of Assessments Property Search
to confirm the parcel and obtain its PIN and owner. Then use the
Recorder’s free Direct Search and search the owner,
PIN and address separately. Once you identify the
deed, mortgage, release or lien, save its complete recording number
before purchasing an image, requesting a copy or calling the Recorder.
Recorder of Deeds
Karen A. Stukel
Main office
158 N. Scott Street, Joliet, IL 60432-4143
Public hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Web documents
Typically 1965-current
Historical collection
Recorder records extend to 1836
Recent-recording timing:
Will County says documents are typically available in the online
search within about 5 days of recording. If you are
checking a deed, mortgage release or lien that was just submitted,
an immediate “no result” may simply mean indexing is not complete yet.
Independent informational guide:
County-CAD.us is not Will County, the Will County Recorder of Deeds,
Supervisor of Assessments, Treasurer, Illinois Department of Revenue,
any municipality or another government agency. Use the official
government resources linked below for the final search, transfer-tax
filing, recording or certified-copy request.
Start with what you need to accomplish
What Are You Trying to Do?
Will County deed-search workflow
Address → PIN → Owner → Recorder Search → Document → Copy
1
Address
Start with property.
2
PIN
Confirm parcel.
3
Owner
Save current name.
4
Search
Use Direct Search.
5
Verify
Match deed/property.
6
Copy
Purchase if needed.
Official Will County and Illinois destinations
Which Website Should You Open?
REC
Will County Recorder of Deeds
Search options, fees, copies, forms and recording requirements.
Open Official Recorder
FREE
Direct Search
Free indexed document-data search by name, PIN or address.
Open Direct Search
PIN
Supervisor of Assessments Property Search
Find the PIN, owner and property from an address.
Open Property Search
COPY
Recorder Archives & Copies
Historical research, microfilm, indexes and document copies.
Open Archives & Copies
FORM
Recorder Forms
Deeds, PTAX forms, MyDec, TODI and other recording forms.
Open Recorder Forms
SAFE
Property Fraud Alert
Free Recorder-supported property-record notification service.
Open Fraud Alert
Will County provides several levels of remote record access
Direct Search vs Tapestry vs Laredo vs Archives
Best Free Starting Search
View Recorder index data free and search by name, PIN or address.
Best for identifying the recording number before paying for a full image.
Occasional Full-Document Research
Tapestry provides remote full-document searching and printing
without requiring a monthly Laredo research plan.
The current Will County fee page lists a $5.95 search charge and
a $2 document print fee.
Frequent / Professional Research
Laredo provides subscription-based searching, image viewing and
printing for regular land-record users.
Current plans are minute-based and document printing is currently
listed at $0.25 per page.
Historical & In-Person Research
Archives provides computer workstations, microfilm viewers,
historical recording indexes, books, plat books and plat maps.
Use it when the desired document is older than the normal online coverage.
Practical cost-saving approach:
use free Direct Search first → save the exact document recording number →
then decide whether you actually need a paid image, an in-office paper
copy or a certified copy.
Will County’s most useful free Recorder tool
How to Use Will County Direct Search
GO
Direct Search / AVA
Search Recorder index data without a paid subscription.
Start Direct Search
Open Direct Search.
Choose one search method.
Use name, PIN or address separately.
Start with less information.
The Recorder says adding too many criteria can unnecessarily limit results.
Review the returned index lines.
Click a result to expand additional information.
Check document type and date.
Save the full recording number.
Examples of Will County references include formats such as
R95-175000 or R2001-186000.
Use the recording number for copies or deeper research.
Documents on the Recorder website are typically available from
approximately 1965-current. Older material may require
Archives research.
All plats are described by the Recorder as available in the system
back to Will County’s inception.
Useful when ownership names are known
Will County Recorder Name Search Tips
Person
Use the system’s separate first-name and last-name fields.
Business / LLC / organization
Enter the entity in the Last Name / Business Name field.
Uncertain spelling
Use the percent sign (%) as a wildcard.
Example wildcard
Searches such as Fis%her or
Anders%n can catch uncertain spelling.
For a deed search, try the current owner, previous owner, trust,
estate or business name separately. Then narrow by recording date
rather than putting every possible clue into the first query.
Will County’s PIN formatting has a few traps
How to Search Recorder Records by PIN
A Will County Property Index Number may contain 14 or 16 digits,
depending on the parcel and condominium information.
Get the correct PIN first.
Use the Supervisor of Assessments or your current tax bill.
Open Recorder Direct Search.
Include the dashes when searching in the Recorder system.
If the PIN ends in four zeros, try leaving those four zeros off.
The Recorder recommends this for more complete searching.
Review multiple results.
Repeat the research by owner name.
PIN data are entered as they appear on the recorded document and
historical formatting can differ.
Effective November 2006, the Recorder stopped automatically adding
four ending zeros when the recorded document did not contain them.
That is why partial PIN searches can be useful.
Address-only search: build stronger identifiers first
How to Find a Will County Deed from a Street Address
PIN
Will County Property Search Portal
Search by PIN, address, owner, sale, subdivision or property class.
Find Property PIN & Owner
Open the Supervisor of Assessments Property Search Portal.
Select Property Address Search.
Enter the house number and street name.
City/town can be added when useful.
Open the exact parcel.
Confirm the address, municipality and parcel identity.
Save the Property Index Number.
Save the owner name and useful sale information.
Open Recorder Direct Search.
Search by PIN.
Repeat by owner name.
Use the Recorder address search as a third cross-check.
Recorder address format:
Will County recommends entering the street number, the main street
name without St/Dr/Ave, and the city.
Identify the ownership instrument, not just the mortgage
How to Find Your Will County Illinois Deed
Find the property through Supervisor of Assessments.
Save the PIN, owner and likely acquisition date.
Search the current owner in Direct Search.
Search the PIN separately.
Narrow around the purchase year.
Identify a deed-type document.
Common examples include Warranty Deed and Quit Claim Deed.
Do not confuse the deed with the mortgage.
A mortgage recorded at the same closing is a financing/security
document rather than the ownership conveyance.
Verify grantor, grantee, legal description, address and PIN.
Save the complete recording number.
Use Tapestry, Laredo or Archives when you need the actual image.
Title-search warning:
Recorder staff can help you begin a document search but the office
states it cannot perform the search for you. For professional title
research, use an Illinois title company or qualified real-estate attorney.
Will County recorded history begins long before web searching
How to Find a Will County Record Before 1965
The Recorder describes its office as the repository for documents
recorded in Will County since its inception in 1836.
The Archives Department provides access to:
Historical recording indexes
Use older grantor/grantee and document-index resources.
Record books
Research instruments that predate current electronic coverage.
Microfilm viewers
View preserved historical document images.
Plat books & plat maps
Useful for subdivisions and historical property mapping.
Start with the newest document you know.
Save prior document references, names and dates.
Search Direct Search back through its useful period.
Visit/contact Archives for the older index.
Bring the strongest identifiers available.
The easiest identifier for Recorder staff is the exact
document recording number. If you do not know it,
prepare the names, approximate recording date, document type,
property address and PIN.
Current copy pricing
Will County Deed Copy & Certified Copy Fees
$1
8.5 × 11 Copy
Per page from microfilm, imaging or photocopying.
$2
11 × 17 Copy
Per page.
$4
24 × 36 Plat
Per page.
$42
Certified Copy
Current fee listed on the Recorder’s updated fee page.
$1
Email / Fax Copy
Per document under the current schedule.
$0
Direct Search Data
Index-data viewing is currently free.
Search first.
Write down the complete recording number.
Determine whether an online image is enough.
If you need certification, contact the Recorder.
Certified documents are not currently offered as an ordinary
self-service online purchase.
Confirm the current fee before payment.
Paid loan does not mean a new deed
How to Check a Will County Mortgage Release
Find the original mortgage.
Search borrower and lender around the original loan date.
Save its Recorder document number.
Search later records.
Look for Release, Satisfaction or related mortgage-release document.
Open the release information.
Confirm the referenced prior mortgage number.
Illinois recording rules require a release or other instrument that
relates to an earlier recorded document to identify the related
Recorder document number and book/page when applicable. That makes the
prior mortgage number especially useful when validating a release.
A mortgage company’s internal “paid” status is not the same as
confirming that a release has been recorded in Will County land records.
Follow the recording history forward
How to Search Will County Liens and Releases
Find the correct owner and PIN.
Search owner name in Direct Search.
Search the PIN separately.
Identify the original lien or judgment-related record.
Save its recording number.
Search later documents for release or satisfaction.
Verify that the later document references the correct original record.
The Recorder’s FAQ says it does not provide lien or lien-waiver forms
because of their variety and legal complexity.
Public land-record searching is not a guaranteed lien or title search.
Title, foreclosure, bankruptcy, probate and lien-priority questions
can require professional legal/title research.
Will County deed-recording checklist
How to Prepare a Deed for Recording
Prepared-by name & mailing address
Required on recorded documents.
Return name & mailing address
Tells the Recorder where to return the processed original.
Permanent Index Number
Required on covered real-estate documents.
Legal description
Must properly identify the property.
Metes-and-bounds affidavit
Recorder guidance requires a notarized affidavit for applicable
non-subdivision legal descriptions.
Notarized conveyance
The deed/instrument must meet applicable execution and notarization requirements.
Grantee name & address
Required for deed indexing/recording.
Tax bill recipient
Include the tax-bill-to name and mailing address.
Property address
Use the physical address or properly designated nearest cross streets.
Municipal transfer stamps
Required before recording for listed municipalities when applicable.
Transfer declaration / exemption
Complete PTAX/MyDec or the correct statutory exemption route.
Original deed
Will County’s recording guidance requires the original conveyance,
not an ordinary copy.
The Recorder provides deed forms as a courtesy but explicitly states
that staff cannot complete the forms, tell you which deed to use or
determine whether the form creates the legal result you intend.
Standard document = lower predictable recording fee
Will County Standard Recording Format
8.5 × 11 sheets
Individual sheets, not permanently bound or continuous forms.
White 20-pound paper
Current statutory standard.
Black ink
Signatures/dates may contrast if they reproduce clearly.
Minimum 10-point type
Current Will County standard-document description.
½-inch clear margins
Top, bottom and both sides.
3 × 5-inch blank recording area
Upper-right corner of page one.
No stapled/taped attachments
Attachments affixed to pages create non-standard status.
Five PIN references maximum
Six or more makes the document non-standard under the county schedule.
Five related document references maximum
Six or more also triggers non-standard classification.
Graphic displays accompanying a recordable document can measure up
to 11 × 17 inches without an additional standardization charge under
the current county description.
Updated fee implementation effective October 1, 2025
Will County Recorder Recording Fees
$90
Standard Real Estate Document
Most real-estate-related documents executed after July 31, 2005.
$118
Non-Standard Real Estate Document
Most comparable real-estate documents that fail standard requirements.
$71
Other / Older Standard
Non-real-estate documents or covered real-estate documents executed before Aug. 1, 2005.
$99
Other / Older Non-Standard
Current corresponding non-standard category.
$144
Subdivision / Condo Plat
Current plat recording fee.
$118
Miscellaneous Plat
Easement/dedication and similar standalone miscellaneous plats.
Do not assume every deed costs $90.
Six or more PIN references, six or more related document references,
incorrect paper/margin specifications or another non-standard condition
can move the filing into the higher fee category.
Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration
PTAX-203, PTAX-203-A and MyDec
Will County does not use a county-specific Real Estate Transfer
Declaration. The Recorder uses the statewide Illinois forms.
PTAX-203
Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration used for most
non-exempt real-estate transfers.
PTAX-203-A
Supplemental form required for specified non-residential
transactions over $1 million.
PTAX-203-B
Used for qualifying transfers of beneficial interests where
required by Illinois rules.
MyDec
Illinois Department of Revenue’s electronic real-property
transfer-declaration system. The Will County Recorder Forms page
links directly to MyDec.
Determine whether the transfer is taxable or exempt.
Open the Recorder Forms page.
Use the current PTAX form or MyDec route.
Complete buyer, seller, property and consideration information.
Add any required supplemental declaration.
If exempt, use a legally valid exemption.
Include the declaration/exemption with the deed-recording package.
Illinois repealed the Home Ownership Made Easy Act effective July 1,
2024. The Recorder has specifically warned that the former
Exemption M is no longer valid on MyDec or PTAX-203.
One of the easiest Will County deed requirements to overlook
Municipal Transfer Stamps Required Before Recording
The Recorder currently lists the following municipalities as requiring
municipal transfer stamps before an applicable deed is recorded.
Municipality
Recorder-listed phone
What to do
Aurora
630-844-3613
Confirm stamp/exemption requirements before Recorder submission.
Bolingbrook
630-226-8430
Obtain required municipal approval/stamp first.
Channahon
815-467-5311
Verify current transfer-stamp procedure.
Joliet
815-724-3902
Complete municipal transfer requirement before recording.
Naperville
630-420-4116
Confirm requirements for the Will County portion of the city.
Park Forest
708-503-7703
Obtain the required stamp/exemption before Recorder filing.
Romeoville
815-886-7200
Verify the live municipal transfer process.
University Park
708-534-6451
Complete municipal stamp/exemption requirements.
Woodridge
708-852-7000
Confirm the current municipality procedure before filing.
Municipal rules can change independently of County Recorder rules.
Contact the municipality directly before a closing or time-sensitive
filing instead of assuming an older stamp amount or exemption remains valid.
Will County has unusually specific re-recording rules
How to Correct and Re-Record a Document
Do not send a re-recording electronically.
Will County says re-recordings cannot be eRecorded.
Use the original recorded document.
Keep all original pages.
Original pages cannot simply be removed.
Do not use whiteout.
Add pages where legally appropriate.
Clearly state the reason for re-recording.
If the original is unavailable, obtain a certified copy.
If originally eRecorded, include the stamped first page.
For a deed, prepare a new transfer-tax exemption statement when required.
Obtain a new municipal stamp/exemption when applicable.
Re-recording can affect legal rights and document priority.
For substantive errors in ownership, legal description, grantee,
trust or lien terms, consult a qualified Illinois attorney/title professional.
Electronic submission for real-estate professionals and other filers
Will County eRecording
Will County accepts electronic recordings through approved
third-party eRecording vendors.
Open the Recorder’s eRecording page.
Select one of the currently approved providers.
Establish the provider account.
Prepare the complete recordable instrument.
Add all required indexing, PIN and transfer-tax information.
Submit through the provider.
Monitor acceptance/rejection.
Save the final Recorder-stamped document.
Re-recordings are an important exception: the Recorder says they
must be mailed or brought to the office rather than eRecorded.
Free property-record monitoring
Will County Property Fraud Alert
The Recorder participates in the free
Property Fraud Alert service, which can notify
subscribers when documents matching registered information are recorded.
Open the Recorder fraud-alert page.
Select the online subscription link.
Register the name information to monitor.
Save the enrollment confirmation.
If an alert arrives, search the actual recording.
Verify the document before concluding that fraud occurred.
The current Property Fraud Alert hotline listed by the Recorder is
800-728-3858.
Fraud monitoring does not stop a document from being recorded and
does not replace title insurance or legal advice.
Common Will County Recorded Documents
Warranty Deed
Common ownership conveyance with warranty language.
Quit Claim Deed
Transfers whatever interest the grantor has without ordinary warranty covenants.
Mortgage
Real-estate financing/security instrument.
Mortgage Release
Records release/satisfaction of an earlier mortgage.
Transfer on Death Instrument
Illinois estate-planning conveyance instrument available through Recorder forms.
Notice of Death / TODI Acceptance
Used in qualifying transfer-on-death situations.
Mechanics Lien
Can record a construction-related statutory lien.
Easement
Records certain access, utility or property-use rights.
Subdivision / Condominium Plat
Recorded map document subject to detailed county review requirements.
Does the Recorder Keep Your Original Deed?
No. The Recorder’s current FAQ says the office generally keeps a
submitted original for approximately three days
while processing it, then returns the instrument by U.S. mail or
through the title company, attorney or lender that submitted it.
Make sure the document contains the correct return name and mailing
address before submission.
Can the Recorder Give You the Most Recent Survey?
Usually not. Will County’s FAQ specifically notes that individual
property surveys are not typically recorded in the
Recorder’s Office.
Recorded subdivision plat
May be available through Recorder plat records.
Individual boundary survey
Often obtained from a prior closing, survey company or licensed land surveyor.
Do not use a tax map or subdivision plat as a substitute for a current
professional boundary survey when building a fence, resolving an
encroachment or locating a legal boundary.
Will County property information is split among offices
Recorder vs Supervisor of Assessments vs Treasurer
Your task
Correct office
Best next action
Deed / mortgage / lien / release
Recorder of Deeds
Search Direct Search/Tapestry/Laredo or Archives.
PIN / address / assessed value
Supervisor of Assessments
Use the Property Search Portal.
Property-tax payment
Will County Treasurer
Search the tax account and verify payment status.
Municipal deed stamp
Municipality
Complete the city’s stamp/exemption procedure before recording.
PTAX/MyDec
Illinois DOR / Recorder
Prepare the transfer declaration or applicable exemption.
Guaranteed title search
Title company / attorney
Obtain a professional title examination.
Satellite Recorder service
Will County Recorder Bolingbrook Office
The Recorder also operates a limited satellite office in Bolingbrook.
The main Recorder page currently lists the location at
241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
Current days
Tuesday and Thursday.
Current hours
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed 1:00-2:00 p.m. for lunch.
No public search station
Use Joliet or remote search for document research.
No plat service
Plats are not accepted or printed at the satellite location.
Call
815-740-4637 before traveling
to the satellite office because its services and schedule are more limited.
Before Calling the Recorder
Have as many of these details as possible:
- full document recording number;
- property PIN;
- property address;
- names shown on the document;
- trust number, when applicable;
- approximate recording date or year;
- document type — deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement, etc.;
- whether you need research, a plain copy, certified copy or recording help.
The Recorder states that the exact document recording number is the
easiest and most efficient identifier for a copy request.
Will County-specific research shortcuts
Local Tips That Prevent Failed Searches and Rejected Deeds
Search name, PIN and address separately.
The Recorder specifically warns not to combine all three at once.
Less is more.
Too many search fields can hide the record you need.
Use % for uncertain spelling.
It can appear at the beginning, middle or end of a search string.
PIN search requires dashes.
Direct Search formatting differs from some assessment searches.
Try PIN without four trailing zeros.
This can reveal documents indexed without condominium digits.
Address search: omit St/Dr/Ave.
Use number + street name + city.
Recent recording? Allow about five days.
The public index is not necessarily instant.
Pre-1965? Go to Archives.
Will County records themselves extend back to 1836.
Search data free before purchasing.
Use Direct Search to get the recording number first.
One extra PIN can change the fee.
Six or more PIN references make a document non-standard.
Keep the 3 × 5 upper-right box blank.
It is required for standard recording.
Check municipal stamps before driving to Joliet.
Nine municipalities currently have Recorder-listed requirements.
Do not use the old PTAX Exemption M.
The Recorder says it is no longer valid.
Re-recordings are paper/in-person or mail.
They cannot currently be eRecorded.
Individual surveys may not be recorded.
Do not confuse a subdivision plat with a current boundary survey.
Save your deed’s PIN.
Will County Treasurer also recommends matching the deed PIN to the tax bill.
Useful property-record due diligence
Will County Buyer & Owner Record Checklist
Correct PIN
Match assessment, deed and tax-bill parcel numbers.
Most recent deed
Confirm grantor, grantee and legal description.
Mortgages
Identify recorded financing interests.
Mortgage releases
Check that older loans were released.
Liens
Search the original claim and later release.
Easements
Read the underlying recorded instrument.
Municipal transfer history
Confirm municipality when deed-stamp issues matter.
Property-tax account
Verify payment separately with the Treasurer.
Property Fraud Alert
Register after acquiring property.
Professional title search
Obtain one when legal/title certainty matters.
Primary-source verification
Official Sources Used for This Will County Recorder Guide
Will County Recorder of Deeds
Verified Karen A. Stukel, office address, hours, historical
responsibility and main Recorder services.
Open Recorder Website
Ways to Search
Verified Direct Search, Tapestry, Laredo, 1965-current web-document
range, five-day indexing guidance and name/PIN/address search rules.
Open Search Instructions
Archives & Copies
Verified historical-index access, microfilm, copy-request identifiers
and in-office research limitations.
Open Archives
Recorder Fee Schedule
Verified October 2025 fee implementation, standard/non-standard
fees, copy charges, plat fees and search-product pricing.
Open Fee Schedule
Recording Guidelines
Verified PIN, prepared-by, return-address, legal-description,
municipal stamp and deed requirements.
Open Recording Guidelines
Recorder Forms
Verified deed forms, PTAX-203, PTAX-203-A, PTAX-203-B,
MyDec and Transfer on Death Instrument resources.
Open Forms
Recorder FAQs
Verified municipal transfer-stamp municipalities, re-recording
rules, original-return workflow and survey limitations.
Open Recorder FAQs
Property Fraud Alert
Verified free notification service and hotline.
Open Fraud Alert
eRecording
Verified electronic-recording availability through approved vendors.
Open eRecording
Will County Supervisor of Assessments
Verified six property-search methods including PIN, address,
sale, subdivision, owner and property class.
Open Property Search
Editorial verification: August 15, 2026.
Recorder fees, municipal transfer-stamp procedures, online-search
coverage, MyDec rules, office hours and service providers can change.
Recheck the live Will County Recorder, municipality and Illinois
Department of Revenue resources before filing or paying.
10 Will County Recorder questions
Will County Recorder FAQs
1. How do I search Will County Illinois deeds online?
Start with the Will County Recorder’s free Direct Search. Search by
name, PIN or address, but run each type separately rather than filling
all search fields at once. When searching a person, use the separate
first- and last-name fields. Search a company through the last-name
or business-name field. Once you identify the correct deed, save the
complete Recorder document number before ordering the image or copy.
2. How do I find a Will County deed if I only know the address?
Use the Will County Supervisor of Assessments Property Search Portal
first. Search the property address, open the correct parcel and save
its PIN, owner and available sale information. Then use Recorder
Direct Search to search the PIN and owner separately. The Recorder
also permits address searches and recommends entering the street
number, main street name without St, Dr or Ave, and the city.
3. How far back can I search Will County Recorder records online?
The Recorder currently says documents available through its website
are typically from 1965 to the present. All plats are described as
being available in the system back to the county’s inception. The
Recorder’s complete collection reaches back to Will County’s creation
in 1836, and older document research can be completed through the
Archives Department using historical indexes, books and microfilm.
4. How long does a newly recorded Will County document take to appear online?
Will County’s current search instructions say documents are typically
available in the online system within about five days of recording.
If you are checking a very recent deed, mortgage release or lien,
wait for indexing to complete or call the Recorder before concluding
that the document was never recorded.
5. How much does it cost to record a deed in Will County?
Under the fee implementation effective October 1, 2025, most standard
real-estate-related documents executed after July 31, 2005 currently
cost $90 to record. The corresponding non-standard-document fee is
$118. A document can become non-standard because of paper or margin
issues, attached materials, six or more PIN references, six or more
related document references or another failure to satisfy the county’s
standard-document rules.
6. How much does a certified deed copy cost in Will County?
The Recorder’s current updated fee page lists certified copies at
$42. Ordinary 8.5 by 11 document copies are $1 per page, 11 by 17
copies are $2 per page and 24 by 36 plat copies are $4 per page.
Search the document first and contact the Recorder before ordering
a certified copy to verify the current charge and document information.
7. Does a Will County deed require PTAX-203?
Illinois generally requires a PTAX-203 Real Estate Transfer Declaration
with covered real-estate transfers unless the transaction qualifies
for a statutory exemption. The Will County Recorder provides statewide
PTAX-203, PTAX-203-A and PTAX-203-B resources plus a link to Illinois
MyDec. The Recorder does not use a separate Will County-specific
transfer declaration.
8. Which Will County municipalities require transfer stamps before recording?
The Recorder currently lists Aurora, Bolingbrook, Channahon, Joliet,
Naperville, Park Forest, Romeoville, University Park and Woodridge.
Contact the applicable municipality before recording because each
city’s tax, stamp, exemption, inspection or administrative requirements
can differ and may change independently of county rules.
9. What should I search after paying off a Will County mortgage?
Find the original mortgage in Recorder records, save its document
number and search later records for a mortgage release, satisfaction
or comparable release document. Check that the later instrument
references the correct prior mortgage. Paying a lender in full does
not itself prove that the public mortgage release has already been
recorded.
10. Where is the Will County Recorder of Deeds office?
The main Will County Recorder of Deeds office is at 158 N. Scott
Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4143. Karen A. Stukel is the current
Recorder. The main phone number is 815-740-4637 and current public
hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Subdivision and condominium plats should be submitted no later than
3:30 p.m. because of the additional processing time required.