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● 493 Verified Mokena, Illinois Filings Indexed (1959–2026)
πŸ›οΈ 493 INDEXED FILINGS β€’ MOKENA, ILLINOIS Jurisdiction: 17-197 Index Span: 1959–2026 β€’ Verified 10/24/2026

Smith Family Public Records in Mokena, Illinois (Will County)

Mokena, Illinois (Will County, FIPS 17-197) ranks #76 of 580 in IL with 493 filings (0.14% of statewide archive, 1959–2026).

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Mokena, Illinois Archival Roll (1959–2026) β€” Filter "Smith"

493 filings β€’ Custodian: Mokena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Charles E Smith Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Licensed Arβ€’β€’β€’β€’ 09/03/2026 People Lookup Mokena, IL (Will County), IL #IL-PPL-00100β€’β€’β€’β€’
Israel J Smith Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Certified Rβ€’β€’β€’β€’ 09/30/2009 People Lookup Mokena, IL #IL-PPL-55600β€’β€’β€’β€’
Israel J Smith Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Associate Rβ€’β€’β€’β€’ 10/01/2005 People Lookup Mokena, IL #IL-PPL-55700β€’β€’β€’β€’
Page 1 β€’ 3 of 493 Mokena, Illinois filings (2005–2026, median 2009).

Mokena, Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #76 of 580 in Illinois β€’ 0.14% of 355,594 IL filings β€’ County: Will County (17-197)

Roll Median Year: 2009 (2005–2026)
People Lookup
493 filings (100.0%)
0.19% of 259,523 IL people lookup
Representative Indexed Citations on This Mokena, Illinois Roll:
  • β€’ Charles E Smith β€” Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Licensed Arβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 09/03/2026, #IL-PPL-00100β€’β€’β€’β€’, Mokena, IL (Will County))
  • β€’ Israel J Smith β€” Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Certified Rβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 09/30/2009, #IL-PPL-55600β€’β€’β€’β€’, Mokena)
  • β€’ Israel J Smith β€” Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Associate Rβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 10/01/2005, #IL-PPL-55700β€’β€’β€’β€’, Mokena)

Mokena, Illinois Filings by Era (1959–2026)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (463 filings, 94% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Mokena, Illinois) 463 (94%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Mokena, Illinois) 25 (5%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Mokena, Illinois) 5 (4%)
Mokena, Illinois Clerical & Statutory Guide

Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Mokena, Illinois

Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) β€’ FIPS 17-197

Mokena, Illinois Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory

Mokena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
πŸ“ 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432
πŸ•’ Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) β€’ Turnaround: Same-day in person at County Clerk counter; 7–14 business days by mail
πŸ’΅ Certified Copy Fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy β€’ $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed β€’ $6.00 Court Seal
πŸ“ 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432
πŸ“ž (815) 740-4615
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Mokena, Illinois Statutory & Judicial Reference

Public Records 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)
Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
493 Filings (1959–2026)
Parent County / FIPS:
Will County (17-197)
Judicial Venue:
Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
πŸ’ Marriage Records & Licenses
1871 to Present β€’ Will County Clerk Marriage & Vital Statistics Bureau
βš–οΈ Dissolution of Marriage Dockets
County Circuit Court Judicial Roll β€’ Clerk of the Circuit Court β€” Will County
πŸ‘Ά Birth Certificates
1916 to Present (Pre-1916 at County Clerk) β€’ Will County Clerk Vital Statistics Division
⚰️ Death Certificates
1916 to Present β€’ Will County Clerk & IDPH Division of Vital Records

Smith Family Public Records in Mokena, Illinois (Will County) β€” Key Archival Questions

How does Mokena's public record archive compare within Illinois?

Mokena (Will County, FIPS 17-197) ranks #76 of 580 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 493 filings (0.14% of the 355,594 statewide total) spanning 1959–2026. Division breakdown: People Lookup (493 filings, 100.0%).

Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Mokena, IL?

The highest-frequency family surnames in Mokena, IL are Nellett (6), Drafke (4), Dumonde (4), Janik (4), Mayhall (4), Vega (4). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (463 filings, 94% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Charles E Smith β€” Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Licensed Arβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 09/03/2026, #IL-PPL-00100β€’β€’β€’β€’, Mokena, IL (Will County)); Israel J Smith β€” Locality: Mokena, IL 60448 β€’ Classification: Certified Rβ€’β€’β€’β€’ (People Lookup, 09/30/2009, #IL-PPL-55600β€’β€’β€’β€’, Mokena).

Where is the local recording custodian for Mokena, Illinois?

Local records for Mokena are maintained by Mokena, Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432; hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT; statutory copy fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy β€’ $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed β€’ $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Joliet (1,553), Plainfield (1,371), Bolingbrook (912), Frankfort (653), New Lenox (636), Lockport (610).

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RecordsRegister Archival Index (2026). "Smith Family Public Records in Mokena, Illinois (Will County) (493 Filings, 17-197)." https://recordsregister.com/records/illinois/mokena/surname/smith

Mokena, Illinois archival index compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. Β§ 1681).