Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds (1997–2020)

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Indexed Property Deeds in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois (Filtered: "Smith")

38,114 verified filings in this index (1997–2020) • All dates in US MM/DD/YYYY format

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Primary Registrant / Subject	Filing Year & Included Fields	Category	Co-Registrant / Associated Details (Teaser)	Filing Year	Locality	Certificate / Docket #	Record Abstract
Rayfield Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: WARREN EMMA • Parcel: Township Cook County Parc•••• • Filing Date: 11/28/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-53324••••	📄 Sample report
Andrew Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: STINGLEY RONALD • Parcel: Township Cook County •••• • Filing Date: 01/07/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-50070••••	📄 Sample report
Brian A. Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: DEUTSCHE BK NATL TRUST • Parcel: Township Cook •••• • Filing Date: 03/02/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-50614••••	📄 Sample report
Ginger V. Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: WORSHAM VERNON M • Parcel: Township Cook County•••• • Filing Date: 02/17/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-50480••••	📄 Sample report
Edward T. Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: TORTORELLO PETER • Parcel: Township Cook County•••• • Filing Date: 01/03/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-50031••••	📄 Sample report
Tanya M. Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: MCGOWAN PATRICIA R TR • Parcel: Township Cook C•••• • Filing Date: 07/25/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-52060••••	📄 Sample report
Philip Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: DALCERRO JENNIFER D • Parcel: Township Cook Cou•••• • Filing Date: 01/13/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-50131••••	📄 Sample report
Carlos Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: AVALON GRP LLC • Parcel: Township Cook County P•••• • Filing Date: 12/23/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-53570••••	📄 Sample report
Norma Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: BROWN SHELIA • Parcel: Township Cook County Par•••• • Filing Date: 06/29/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-51801••••	📄 Sample report
Monroe Jr Smith	📅 Filed 2005 • 21 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: U S BK • Parcel: Township Cook County Parcel • •••• • Filing Date: 10/27/2005	2005	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2005-53004••••	📄 Sample report
Clinton Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: LASALLE BK NATL ASSN TR 0000000131436 • Parcel:•••• • Filing Date: 09/07/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-42512••••	📄 Sample report
Sharon Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: ROGERS ANN M • Parcel: Township Cook County Par•••• • Filing Date: 10/05/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-42822••••	📄 Sample report
Jermaine Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: COBBIN TANYA • Parcel: Township Cook County Par•••• • Filing Date: 01/14/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-40142••••	📄 Sample report
Brian A. Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: DEUTSCHE BK NATL TRUST CO TR • Parcel: Township•••• • Filing Date: 05/19/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-40641••••	📄 Sample report
Vicki L. Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: FLAVIN PATRICK J • Parcel: Township Cook County•••• • Filing Date: 08/16/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-42292••••	📄 Sample report
Linda M. Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: MB FIN BK TR 0000000010165 • Parcel: Township C•••• • Filing Date: 01/13/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-40134••••	📄 Sample report
Veronica Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: BILLUPS CHRISTIE • Parcel: Township Cook County•••• • Filing Date: 08/09/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-42224••••	📄 Sample report
Woodie Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: ALEXANDER KATHY C • Parcel: Township Cook Count•••• • Filing Date: 08/06/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-42194••••	📄 Sample report
Clara D. Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: MARBLE MARGERY E • Parcel: Township Cook County•••• • Filing Date: 07/12/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-41944••••	📄 Sample report
Jack A. Smith	📅 Filed 2004 • 22 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	Property Deeds	Grantor: MB FIN BK NA TR 0000000005182 • Parcel: Townshi•••• • Filing Date: 03/11/2004	2004	Cook County (IL)	IL-DEED-2004-40714••••	📄 Sample report

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Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Filings by Era (1997–2020)

Distribution of locally archived records in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois by registration period:

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) 33,061 Filings (87%)

1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) 5,053 Filings (13%)

1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) 0 Filings (0%)

Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) 0 Filings (0%)

Most Frequently Indexed Surnames in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois

Select any surname below to filter Cook County (Chicago), Illinois filings for that family name:

Parcel (18901) Property (727) Chicago (106) Smith (81) Johnson (73) Garcia (70) Williams (66) Brown (65) Hernandez (59) Rodriguez (56) Gonzalez (55) Martinez (54) Jones (50) Patel (48) Perez (43) Lopez (43)

Browse Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Records by Surname Initial (A–Z): Complete Alphabetical Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Illinois Recording Offices, Hours & Fees

Civic Directory

Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed Copy

Maintains real estate warranty deeds, parcel PIN title transfers, and county vital marriage indexes (1871–Present).

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County / Illinois Judicial Circuit

📍 50 W. Washington Street (Daley Center), Room 1001, Chicago, IL 60602

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $2.00 1st pg + $6.00 Circuit Court Certification Seal

Maintains civil, domestic relations, chancery, probate, and county circuit court dockets.

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) / State Archives

📍 320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62786

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $20.00 Official Licensure Certification • Genealogical Index Copies Available

Central state registry for verified professional licensing rolls and statewide archival marriage indexes.

Statutory Authority: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) ✓ Verified Venue & Fee Schedule

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What Is Inside a Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deed Report

Built specifically for real property title research, Grantor/Grantee transfers, and Parcel PIN history:

Section 01 • Deed Instrument Abstract ✓ Included in PDF

Unmasked Grantor, Grantee & Parcel PIN

• Full unredacted Grantor (Seller) and Grantee (Buyer) legal names
• Complete Recorder Document / Instrument # and 14-digit Parcel PIN
• Exact Recording Date (MM/DD/YYYY), Document Type (Warranty Deed, Release, Mortgage) & Property Location

Section 02 • Parcel Chain of Title ✓ Included in PDF

Prior & Subsequent Deeds on Same Parcel / Party

• Chronological chain of recorded instruments matching the same Parcel PIN
• Other recorded real estate conveyances in Illinois for the same Grantor/Grantee
• Strictly filtered to Property Deeds only

Section 03 • Recorder of Deeds Guide ✓ Included in PDF

County Recorder Certified Copy Instructions

• Official Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Recorder of Deeds / Town Land Clerk venue address
• Per-page land copy fees, certification seal fees & counter hours
• How to pull the full microfilmed or digital deed instrument using the Document #

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OFFICIAL COUNTY & MUNICIPAL CLERK RETRIEVAL GUIDE

How to Order a Certified Copy from the Clerk in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois

Statutory Fee: $10.00–$15.00 per certified deed instrument (Cook County Clerk Recordings Division)

⚡ Why Unlock the $1.99 Online Index Dossier Before Visiting the Clerk?

1. Instant Online Index Dossier ($1.99) INSTANT PDF

✓ Immediate Unmasked Certificate / Docket # (Required on clerk forms)
✓ Full Co-Registrant / Spouse Surname & Exact Filing Year
✓ Downloadable 3-Section Archival PDF in 5 seconds

2. Local Clerk Raised-Seal Copy ($10.00–$15.00 per certified deed instrument (Cook County Clerk Recordings Division)) Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

• Requires exact Certificate/Instrument # or charges extra search fees
• Requires notarized application, government photo ID & money order
• Needed only for official court, passport, or DMV name-change filings

Custodian Office

Cook County (Chicago) Recorder of Deeds / Town Clerk Land Records

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602

Walk-In & Mail Office Hours

🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)

Estimated Processing Turnaround

⏱️ Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail

ID & Requester Eligibility

Land records and warranty deeds are open to public inspection; no special relationship is required to order a certified copy.

Step-by-Step Certified Copy Ordering Instructions (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois):

Note the Document / Instrument Number, Parcel PIN, Grantor/Grantee names, and MM/DD/YYYY recording date from your Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deed Report.

Request a clerk-certified copy of the recorded deed or mortgage at the Cook County (Chicago) Recorder of Deeds / Town Clerk Land Records (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602).

Pay the statutory per-page copy and certification fee ($10.00–$15.00 per certified deed instrument (Cook County Clerk Recordings Division)) for an embossed copy suitable for title closing or court filing.

Why start with the Index Report? Government clerks charge search fees or reject mail requests when the exact Certificate, Docket, or Instrument Number and filing year are missing. Unlocking the $1.99 Index Report gives you the exact filing number before you contact the clerk.

Illinois Vital & Public Record Statutory Reference

Governing Public Record Law:: Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
Vital & Recording Statute:: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
Indexed Records on This Page:: 38,114 Filings (1997–2020)
Statewide Statutory Roll Start:: 01/01/1871 – Present
Judicial & Clerk Venue:: Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Local Clerk Counter Hours:: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)
Report Format:: Instant 3-Section PDF ($1.99 Single / $9.99 Pass)

Frequently Asked Questions — Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds (1997–2020)

How many Property Deeds records are indexed for Cook County (Chicago), Illinois and what years do they cover?

This Cook County (Chicago), Illinois index currently contains 38,114 verified public record filings recorded between 1997 and 2020 (statewide statutory archive begins 01/01/1871). Frequently indexed surnames in this jurisdiction include Parcel (18,901), Property (727), Chicago (106), Smith (81), Johnson (73).

What information is included in a Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds PDF Report?

Each unmasked Cook County (Chicago), Illinois report provides a category-focused 3-section dossier: (1) Unmasked Grantor, Grantee & Parcel PIN — Full unredacted Grantor (Seller) and Grantee (Buyer) legal names, Complete Recorder Document / Instrument # and 14-digit Parcel PIN, Exact Recording Date (MM/DD/YYYY), Document Type (Warranty Deed, Release, Mortgage) & Property Location; (2) Prior & Subsequent Deeds on Same Parcel / Party — Chronological chain of recorded instruments matching the same Parcel PIN; and (3) County Recorder Certified Copy Instructions with custodian venue details under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.).

How do I order an official certified copy from the clerk in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois?

To obtain a physical raised-seal certified copy in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois, first note the exact File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and MM/DD/YYYY filing date from the index report. Submit your request in person or by mail to the Cook County (Chicago) Recorder of Deeds / Town Clerk Land Records (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters)). The statutory fee is $10.00–$15.00 per certified deed instrument (Cook County Clerk Recordings Division), with typical turnaround of Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail.

Where are official public records maintained in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois?

In Cook County (Chicago), Illinois (17-031), official records are maintained by Cook County Clerk — Bureau of Vital Statistics & Recordings Division and Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions) pursuant to Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5).

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RecordsRegister National Archival Index. (2026). "Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds (1997–2020) (38,114 Indexed Filings, 17-031)." Retrieved 10/16/2026 from https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/cook-county/property-deeds

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