The Recorder of Deeds of Cook County is the official custodian of all real estate records for Cook County, Illinois. The Recorder’s office is responsible for recording, maintaining, and retrieving land records, including deeds, mortgages, and other documents that affect the title to real property.
The Recorder’s office is an important part of the real estate market in Cook County. The records maintained by the Recorder’s office provide public notice of the ownership and encumbrances on real property. This information is essential for buyers, sellers, lenders, and other parties involved in real estate transactions.