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Can I
mail in my document for recording?
Can
I mail in my document for recording?
You can mail in an
original document for recording. Be sure to include where you want the
document returned to after recording, a check in the exact amount of
the recording fee and mail these to:
Kankakee County Recorder
189 E. Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
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How do I change the
ownership of a piece of property?
Each time ownership of
property is transferred, whether through a sale or gift, a new deed
form must be prepared, signed, notarized and recorded in our office. If
the transfer is a sale of property for $100 or more, a PTAX 203 must be
completed and must accompany the deed for recording for purposes of
collecting transfer taxes based upon the sale price. If gifting
property, the transfer is exempt from transfer taxes and the deed must
contain the appropriate exemption paragraph. Deeds may qualify as being
exempt from transfer taxes for various other reasons.
GO TO:
http://www.revenue.state.il.us/localgovernment/PropertyTax/rett.htm
How much will my recording
cost?
A fee schedule is
available by clicking here and going to the Fees
page.
Who should I make my check
payable to?
Kankakee County Recorder
What is a non-standard document?
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Standard paper
size is considered 8 1/2 x 11 inches, or letter size.
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All
documents must contain 3 x 5 blank space on the top right hand corner
for Recorder's use only. |
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The
document should be on white paper, no less than 20 pound weight with a
margin of 1/2 inch on all sides. |
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Any document not having ANY of these requirements is considered
Non-standard and charged at the increased rate and can be found on our FEES page.
Should I record my will in the
Recorder's Office?
Generally,
because of privacy concerns and other issues, we do not recommend that
you record your will in our office. Keep in mind that all
recorded documents, including your will, become public record, and can
be viewed by anyone with the desire to see them at any time.
Typically, wills are placed in the safe keeping of a trusted attorney
or held in a safe deposit box or other protected place that can be
accessed by family or friends after your passing.
Does the Recorder's Office have
copies of birth, marriage, and death records?
Not
generally. If the birth, marriage, or death took place in
Kankakee County, the documents are archived by the Kankakee County
Clerk's Office, which is located on the main floor of the Kankakee
County Administration building at 189 East Court St in Kankakee,
Illinois. Occasionally, individuals born outside of Kankakee
County chose to record their vital records such as birth, marriage, and
death certificates with the Recorder's Office so that copies of them
are readily available locally. Doing so is completely optional,
and not required by any local, State or Federal laws.
How do I do a title search?
Property ownership can
be traced in the Recorder’s Office. You may visit our office and
we will assist you in gathering information. All records in our office
are located by searching the grantor (seller) or grantee (buyer) name
index. By law, the Recorder’s office is not allowed to perform
title searches and we can only provide you with information we have
available. A title company could perform and guarantee a full search of
the property; something we are unable to do for you.
How do I research property
back beyond 1989?
That search will
require you to visit the Recorder’s office. As a matter of
policy, we do not perform historical research for the public. We
suggest you acquire the services of a title researcher.
How long is a lien in effect?
This is a legal
question that we are unable to answer. We advise you to consult an
attorney.
How do I remove an erroneous
lien from my property?
Your question may be
answered by contacting an attorney. We are not attorneys and are unable
to give legal advice.
How do I find out about a
State Tax Lien that is showing up on my property?
Contact the Illinois
Department of Revenue, State Tax Lien Unit, 217-785-5299.
How do I find out about a
Federal Tax Lien that is showing up on my property?
If it is due to a
small business/self-employment tax lien, call 1-800-913-6050. In the
case of a wage/income tax lien, call 1-800-829-7640.
Where can I get more information
on Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC)??
Go to the
Illinois State website for more information on UCCs.
www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/uniform_commercial_code/home.html
Can anybody get a copy of a DD214
(Military Discharge Record) from the Recorder's office?
No, DD214's are
not given out to anyone other than the military person him/her self or
a Veterans Affairs Office.
There is
NO FEE for this document.
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