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● 161,914 Verified Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Filings Indexed (1900–2026)
🏛️ 161,914 INDEXED FILINGS • COOK COUNTY (CHICAGO), ILLINOIS Jurisdiction: 17-031 Index Span: 1900–2026 • Verified 10/23/2026

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois (Cook County (Chicago), FIPS 17-031) ranks #1 of 619 in IL with 161,914 filings (45.9% of statewide archive, 1900–2026).

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Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Archival Roll (1900–2026)

161,914 filings • Custodian: Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Invest Series Falconer Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Dolton, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-227035••••
Invest Series Falconer Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Tinley Park, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-113013••••
Rosemary Rehak Locality: Chicago, IL 60605 • Classification: Licensed R•••• 02/20/2026 People Lookup Chicago, IL #IL-PPL-47519••••
B Popa Lavinel Grantee: Lavinel B. Popa • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-202012••••
M Cross Lavine Grantee: Lavine M. Cross • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-412014••••
L Douglas Lavine Grantee: Lavine L. Douglas • Grantor: Prior Recorded Tit•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-415037••••
L Douglas Lavine Grantee: Lavine L. Douglas • Grantor: Prior Recorded Tit•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-415037••••
Elizabeth Berringer Locality: Chicago, IL 60640 • Classification: Registered•••• 04/22/2026 People Lookup Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-04145••••
Family Revocabl Capron Grantee: Capron Family Revocabl • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Oak Lawn, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-330036••••
Capron Grantee: Capron • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-205020••••
James Carden Grantee: Carden James • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Ho•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago Ridge, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-309012••••
Ethan Kyle Guinto Locality: Bartlett, IL 60103 • Classification: Registere•••• 03/02/2026 People Lookup Bartlett, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-04160••••
Teresita S Guinto Locality: Des Plaines, IL 60018 • Classification: Regist•••• 05/15/2026 People Lookup Des Plaines, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-04127••••
Barnard Building Llc Grantee: Barnard Building Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Calumet Park, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-103003••••
Barnard Building Llc Grantee: Barnard Building Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Calumet Park, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-103002••••
Barnard Building Llc Grantee: Barnard Building Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Calumet Park, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-103001••••
Barnard Building Llc Grantee: Barnard Building Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds La Grange, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-123040••••
Barnard Building Llc Grantee: Barnard Building Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded •••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds La Grange, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-123029••••
Arianne Marie Wenk Locality: Chicago, IL 60612 • Classification: Licensed P•••• 07/02/2026 People Lookup Chicago, IL #IL-PPL-03616••••
Chueh Wenkai Grantee: Wenkai Chueh • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Ho•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-200070••••
Page 28 • 20 of 161,914 Cook County (Chicago), Illinois filings (2026–2026, median 2026).

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #1 of 619 in Illinois • 45.9% of 352,757 IL filings • County: Cook County (Chicago) (17-031)

Roll Median Year: 2026 (2026–2026)
Property Deeds
86,233 filings (53.3%)
100.0% of 86,233 IL property deeds
People Lookup
75,650 filings (46.7%)
29.47% of 256,687 IL people lookup
Liens & Unclaimed Assets
31 filings (0.0%)
37.35% of 83 IL liens & unclaimed assets
Representative Indexed Citations on This Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Roll:
  • • Invest Series Falconer — Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-227035••••, Dolton, Cook County)
  • • Invest Series Falconer — Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-113013••••, Tinley Park, Cook County)
  • • Rosemary Rehak — Locality: Chicago, IL 60605 • Classification: Licensed R•••• (People Lookup, 02/20/2026, #IL-PPL-47519••••, Chicago)
  • • B Popa Lavinel — Grantee: Lavinel B. Popa • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-202012••••, Arlington Heights, Cook County)
  • • M Cross Lavine — Grantee: Lavine M. Cross • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-412014••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • L Douglas Lavine — Grantee: Lavine L. Douglas • Grantor: Prior Recorded Tit•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-415037••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • L Douglas Lavine — Grantee: Lavine L. Douglas • Grantor: Prior Recorded Tit•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-415037••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • Elizabeth Berringer — Locality: Chicago, IL 60640 • Classification: Registered•••• (People Lookup, 04/22/2026, #IL-PPL-04145••••, Chicago, IL (Cook County))

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Filings by Era (1900–2026)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (140,755 filings, 87% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 140,755 (87%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 17,518 (11%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 2,197 (4%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 1,444 (4%)
Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Recording Custodian: Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 • 🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) • 💵 $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal • Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)

Property Deeds account for 86,233 filings (53.3% of Cook County (Chicago), Illinois holdings and 100.0% of statewide property deeds). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (140,755 filings, 87% of local holdings).

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Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Record Categories & Full Report Sections Covered on This Page

Every full report in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois consolidates all 6 statutory record divisions and all 27 public record categories below into one unified dossier:

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01 • Law Enforcement & Courts 9 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Criminal, Arrest, Warrant, Inmate & Court Records

  • • Arrest, Booking & Police Records: Custody logs, booking timestamps, and law enforcement incident abstracts.
  • • Warrant, Felony & Misdemeanor Search: Active bench warrants, criminal indictments, and statutory charge dispositions.
  • • Inmate, Probation & Driving Records: Correctional custody rolls, supervised probation status, and traffic/DUI citations.
02 • Vital Statistics Registry 4 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Vital Records

  • • Marriage Certificates & Licenses: Groom, bride, and spouse names, ceremony dates (MM/DD/YYYY), and certificate file numbers.
  • • Divorce Records & Dissolutions: Family court marital dissolution dockets, petitioners, and final decree dates.
  • • Birth & Death Registry Indexes: Natal birth cohort verifications, decedent vital rolls, and probate estate cross-checks.
03 • Solvency, Liens & Claims 4 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Bankruptcy, Judgments, Tax Liens & Unclaimed Money

  • • Bankruptcy & Civil Judgments: Federal Chapter 7/11/13 petitions, civil money judgments, and docket satisfactions.
  • • Tax Liens & UCC Filings: State/Federal tax warrants, municipal property liens, and UCC-1 secured financing statements.
  • • Unclaimed Money & Escheated Assets: State Treasurer dormant accounts, escrow refunds, and unclaimed property rolls.
04 • Real Estate & Deeds 3 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds, Mortgages & Asset Lookup

  • • Property Deeds & Title Transfers: Warranty deeds, quitclaim conveyances, grantor/grantee chains, and recording book/page.
  • • Assessor Valuations & Mortgages: Parcel PINs, assessed land/building valuations, and recorded mortgage encumbrances.
05 • Business & Licensing 2 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Corporate Filings & License Lookup

  • • Corporate & LLC Filings: Secretary of State entity charters, active LLCs, corporate officers, and registered agents.
  • • License & Permit Lookup: State professional licensing boards, practitioner credentials, and standing verifications.
06 • Identity & Directory 5 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois People Search, Phone, Email & Relatives

  • • People, Phone & Email Lookup: Full legal name aliases, landline/wireless phone numbers, and verified email endpoints.
  • • Address History & Relatives: Current and historical street residencies, household co-occupants, and related family members.

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory — Key Archival Questions

How does Cook County (Chicago)'s public record archive compare within Illinois?

Cook County (Chicago) (Cook County (Chicago), FIPS 17-031) ranks #1 of 619 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 161,914 filings (45.9% of the 352,757 statewide total) spanning 1900–2026. Division breakdown: Property Deeds (86,233 filings, 53.3%), People Lookup (75,650 filings, 46.7%), Liens & Unclaimed Assets (31 filings, 0.0%).

Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Cook County (Chicago), IL?

The highest-frequency family surnames in Cook County (Chicago), IL are Parcel (38,669), Property (749), Johnson (532), Smith (481), Williams (397), Brown (354). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (140,755 filings, 87% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Invest Series Falconer — Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-227035••••, Dolton, Cook County); Invest Series Falconer — Grantee: Falconer Invest Series • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-113013••••, Tinley Park, Cook County).

Where is the local recording custodian for Cook County (Chicago), Illinois?

Local records for Cook County (Chicago) are maintained by Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters); statutory copy fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Macoupin County (9,412), Springfield (3,066), Naperville (2,610), Rockford (2,582), Peoria (2,300), Aurora (2,002).

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