Kane County, Illinois • Recorder deeds and records guide • Reviewed September 2026
Kane County IL Recorder: Deeds, Land Records, Search Steps, Office Address, Fees and Property Watch
The Kane County Recorder records and preserves deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, UCC filings and other real-estate documents for Kane County, Illinois.
Use this guide to search land records, get deed copies, record documents, check fees, use eRecording, sign up for Property Watch and contact the correct county office.
The Recorder handles recorded documents. Property values, tax bills, exemptions and tax payments are handled by other Kane County offices.
Fast answer
Kane County Recorder Quick Facts
Records permanent land-title and ownership documents.
Official site lists Sandy Wegman as Recorder of Deeds.
Geneva, Illinois 60134.
Main Recorder office phone number.
Weekdays except posted holidays.
Plats stop earlier at 3:00 PM.
Public research records date back to Kane County’s early land records.
Effective for documents presented on or after October 1, 2024.
Use the Recorder for deeds and recorded documents. Use Assessment for values and exemptions. Use Treasurer for tax bills and payments.
Address, phone and map
Kane County Recorder Office Location and Contact Information
Kane County Recorder’s Office
Recorder: Sandy Wegman
Address: 719 S. Batavia Ave, Building C, Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: 630-232-5935
Fax: 630-232-5945
Research area: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Recording cutoff: plats stop at 3:00 PM; documents stop at 4:15 PM
Open official contact pageBefore visiting
Bring the original document, correct fee, return information, PINs, legal description and any required transfer-tax or MyDec information.
Cash and check are listed as accepted forms for recordings.
Checks should be made payable to Kane County Recorder.
The fee page states the office does not accept $100 bills.
Map: Kane County Recorder, 719 S. Batavia Ave, Building C, Geneva, IL 60134
Avoid the wrong office
Recorder vs Assessment vs Treasurer in Kane County
Kane County Recorder
Use this office for recorded property instruments.
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Liens and releases
- Plats and condominium documents
- UCC real-estate records
- Certified copies
- Property Watch alerts
Kane County Supervisor of Assessments
Use this office for property value and assessment questions.
- Assessment records
- Property search by parcel
- Exemptions
- Board of Review
- Taxable value questions
- Address or name change requests
Kane County Treasurer
Use this office for real-estate tax bills and payments.
- Tax payments
- Tax bill copies
- Payment due dates
- Delinquent taxes
- Receipts
- Collector services
A recorded deed is a public record, not legal advice. The Recorder cannot decide ownership disputes, clear title, prepare deeds or tell you whether a document is legally sufficient.
Land records search
How to Search Kane County Recorder Deeds and Land Records Online
Kane County provides public internet access to land records through its Land Records Search system.
The office also has public research computers for visitors and professional title searchers.
Search by name
- Open the Land Records Search.
- Search the grantor or grantee name.
- Try last name first for individuals.
- Use business, trust or prior-owner names when needed.
- Review document type, recording date and document number.
Search when you only know the address
- Start with Kane County property or assessment records.
- Find the parcel number, PIN and owner name.
- Return to the Recorder search.
- Search using owner name, PIN clues or document references.
- Confirm that the legal description matches the property.
Search older records
- Use the online search first.
- Check older index, book/page or tract clues.
- Visit the Recorder research area if the online search is incomplete.
- Bring names, dates, legal description and prior document numbers.
Use subdivision tools
- Open the Recorder’s subdivision codebook if subdivision data matters.
- Search the subdivision name or code.
- Compare the subdivision reference with the deed or plat.
- Use plat or condominium record clues for complex properties.
Record types
What Records Can You Find at the Kane County Recorder?
Real-estate documents
These are the most common Recorder searches.
- Warranty deeds
- Quitclaim deeds
- Trustee deeds
- Mortgages
- Releases
- Liens
- Assignments
Plats and land-related records
These records often require more careful document and fee review.
- Subdivision plats
- Townhouse plats
- Condominium plats
- Plat Act affidavits
- Legal descriptions
- Tract references
- Subdivision codebook references
Other Recorder services
The Recorder also supports several related public-record services.
- Certified copies
- Photo copies
- DD-214 recording and copies
- eRecording
- Property Watch alerts
- Personal information redaction requests
- FOIA requests
Current costs
Kane County Recorder Fees and Copy Charges
Kane County’s posted fee schedule says these fees apply to documents presented for recording on or after October 1, 2024.
Standard recording fee for real-estate related documents.
Standard fee for non-real-estate related recordings.
Plat governed by the Plat Act.
Plat fee for listed exempt plat category.
Declaration and plat submitted as one instrument.
Fee for standard UCC financing statement.
Fee for UCC termination statement.
Standard photo copy page fee.
Each additional certified-copy page is listed at $1.
Military discharge recording and certified copies are listed as no charge.
Each additional page is listed at $1.
Each additional page is listed at $1.
Recording workflow
How to Record a Deed or Real-Estate Document in Kane County
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Confirm the document type.
Fees and requirements differ for deeds, mortgages, releases, plats, UCC filings and certified copies.
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Check standard document requirements.
Use the Recorder’s standardization guidance before submitting the document.
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Prepare transfer information.
For property transfers, review MyDec and PTAX-203 requirements before recording.
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Use the correct form if needed.
The Recorder provides courtesy forms, including warranty deed, quitclaim deed, recording cover page and affidavit of correction.
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Calculate the fee.
Use the current price list and confirm whether the document is standard, nonconforming, plat-related or UCC-related.
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Submit before the cutoff.
Regular documents stop at 4:15 PM. Plats stop at 3:00 PM.
The Recorder’s forms page says the office strongly recommends consulting an attorney for selecting and completing forms and cannot provide legal assistance or advice.
Property transfers
MyDec and PTAX-203 for Kane County Property Transfers
The Recorder’s site references MyDec, the Illinois electronic system for Real Property Transfer Tax transactions and PTAX-203 forms.
If you are recording a deed that transfers property, check whether a Real Estate Transfer Declaration is needed before recording.
Use MyDec for: Illinois real property transfer tax declaration processing.
Prepare before recording: PIN, legal description, buyer/seller details, consideration and exemption information if applicable.
Do not guess: transfer-tax and exemption choices can affect tax and recording acceptance.
Legal help: use an attorney or title company if the transfer is part of a sale, estate, divorce, trust, gift or correction.
Electronic recording
Kane County eRecording
Kane County accepts electronic recording of documents through approved eRecording vendors.
The Recorder states that plats are currently not accepted for electronic recording.
Corporation Service Company. Listed phone: 866-652-0111.
Listed phone: 800-460-5657.
Listed as an eRecording option by Kane County.
Recorder guidance says plats are not currently accepted through eRecording.
Property protection
Kane County Property Watch and Fraud Alerts
Kane County provides a free Property Watch service that can send an email alert when a document is recorded against your property.
This service helps detect possible property fraud early. It does not block recordings, insure title or replace legal review.
The Recorder describes Property Watch as a free alert service.
You receive an email when a matching document is recorded.
Open the document link and compare it with your known property records.
Contact an attorney, title company or law enforcement if a suspicious document appears.
Copies and certificates
How to Get Copies of Kane County Deeds and Recorded Documents
You can search many Kane County land records online, but certified copies and special copy requests may require the Recorder’s Copy Center process.
Regular photo copy: listed at $1 per page.
Certified copy: first 4 pages listed at $80, then $1 for each additional page.
Plat copy: first page listed at $5, then $2 per additional page.
Certified plat copy: listed at $10.
Email document: first page listed at $5, then $1 for each additional page.
DD-214: recording and certified copies are listed at no charge.
Privacy request
Personal Information Redaction Request
Kane County provides a redaction request form for removal of personal information from a Recorder of Deeds image when allowed by statute.
The form asks for the document numbers and page information that contain the personal information.
By submitting the redaction request, the requestor attests that they are the listed person or have authority or consent to act on that person’s behalf.
No-result fixes
Kane County Recorder Search Troubleshooting
No result by address: start with Kane County property search to find PIN and owner name.
Too many name results: add first name, middle initial, business suffix, date range or document type.
Trust or LLC property: search the trust name, trustee name, company name and prior owner.
Older deed missing online: visit the research area or use book/page and tract clues.
Plat search issue: use subdivision name, subdivision codebook and plat-related record references.
Title question: use a title company or real-estate attorney; the Recorder cannot confirm marketable title.
Avoid rejection
Common Kane County Recorder Mistakes
Arriving too late: documents stop at 4:15 PM and plats stop at 3:00 PM.
Wrong payment method: recording payment is listed as cash or check only, with checks payable to Kane County Recorder.
Using a $100 bill: the posted fee page says $100 bills are not accepted.
Missing MyDec transfer work: deeds transferring property may need PTAX-203 / MyDec processing.
Using the Recorder for tax bills: tax payments belong with the Treasurer.
Expecting legal advice: the Recorder cannot complete forms, prepare deeds or advise on ownership transfers.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
Search land records online first. Use the Copy Center process if you need a certified or special copy.
Use property search first to find the PIN and owner, then use Recorder land records.
Check MyDec, standard document rules, forms, fees and recording cutoff before visiting.
Use Property Watch so you receive email alerts when matching documents are recorded.
Use the Supervisor of Assessments, not the Recorder.
Use the Kane County Treasurer, not the Recorder.
Important notice
Independent Information, Legal Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content. It is not the official website of the Kane County Recorder, Kane County Government, the Supervisor of Assessments, the Treasurer or any Illinois government office.
Recording rules, fees, office hours, accepted payment methods, portal access and form requirements can change. Verify current details directly with the official Recorder before recording or ordering copies.
Public land records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any other purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar laws.
The Recorder records documents that meet recording requirements. The office cannot give legal advice, prepare deeds, clear title, determine fraud or resolve ownership disputes.
FAQs
Kane County Recorder FAQs
Where is the Kane County Recorder’s Office?
The Recorder’s Office is at 719 S. Batavia Ave, Building C, Geneva, Illinois 60134.
What is the phone number for the Kane County Recorder?
The main phone number listed for the Recorder’s Office is 630-232-5935. The fax number is 630-232-5945.
What are the Kane County Recorder office hours?
The research area is open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except posted holidays. The office stops recording plats at 3:00 PM and regular documents at 4:15 PM.
How do I search Kane County deeds online?
Use the Kane County Recorder Land Records Search. Search by owner name, business name, trust name, document clues or parcel-related information.
How far back do Kane County land records go?
The Recorder says the public may search property records dating back to 1837.
How much does it cost to record a real-estate document in Kane County?
The current posted fee schedule lists recording real-estate related documents at $99 for documents presented on or after October 1, 2024.
How much is a certified copy from the Kane County Recorder?
The posted fee schedule lists certified copies at $80 for the first 4 pages and $1 for each additional page.
Does Kane County accept eRecording?
Yes. Kane County accepts electronic recording through vendors including CSC, Simplifile and Hopdox. The Recorder says plats are not currently accepted for eRecording.
Does Kane County have property fraud alerts?
Yes. Kane County offers Property Watch, a free service that sends email notification when a matching document is recorded.
Can the Kane County Recorder help me complete a deed?
No. The Recorder’s forms page says the office cannot help fill out forms or provide legal assistance or advice. Use an attorney or title professional for deed preparation.
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