Kendall County Recorder: Deeds & Records

The Recorder records and indexes instruments affecting Kendall County real property.

The official county page provides access to Recorder forms, fees and public-research information. The office also maintains an electronic land-record index.

Because access routes and third-party search systems can change, begin with the official county website or contact Recorder staff for the current public search entry point.

1. Open the official Recorder page.

   Start with the Kendall County government website.

   Open Kendall County Recorder
2. Choose the public land-record search route.

   Use the current search resources or contact the Recorder at 630-553-4112 for the supported online research system.

3. Search by the party’s name.

   Start with the grantor or grantee name appearing on the deed.

4. Check recording details.

   Review the document type, recording date, document number and legal description.

5. Locate related instruments.

   Search relevant mortgages, assignments, releases and liens if you are researching a property’s history.

6. Request a copy when needed.

   Record the document number and contact the Recorder for regular or certified copies.

Can you search Kendall County deeds by address?

Recorder searches commonly use party names and recorded document references rather than street addresses alone.

If you only know the property address, first identify the parcel and owner through Kendall County’s GIS and assessment resources.

The county’s property lookup supports searches by PIN or site address.

Open Kendall County Property Lookup Guide

What information should you collect before searching?

• Current or former owner: full legal name, including previous surnames.
• Document type: warranty deed, quitclaim deed, mortgage, release or lien.
• Recording number: instrument number or document number, if known.
• Approximate date: the year or period when the document was recorded.
• Property PIN: county parcel number used by assessment and tax systems.
• Legal description: subdivision, lot, block, section or other legal land description.

Kendall County accepts original or qualifying certified documents for recording.

The Recorder does not prepare deeds or provide legal advice. If ownership, marital rights, inheritance or title is uncertain, consult an Illinois real-estate attorney.

1. Prepare the correct deed.

   Confirm the intended transfer, grantor and grantee names, signatures, acknowledgment and accurate legal description.

2. Include identifying information.

   The county’s guidance calls for the preparer’s name and address, return address, tax-bill address when applicable, PIN and common property address.

3. Check document formatting.

   Use 8½ × 11-inch paper, black or blue ink, readable type and the required recording-stamp space.

4. Complete the transfer declaration.

   Determine whether the deed requires the Illinois PTAX-203 declaration or qualifies for an exemption.

5. Calculate recording and transfer charges.

   Include the standard document recording fee and any applicable state, county or municipal transfer taxes.

6. Submit the document.

   Present the original or eligible certified copy with the correct fees before the Recorder’s 4:00 p.m. document cutoff.

7. Save the recording details.

   Keep the instrument number and check the recorded ownership or mortgage information after processing.

Important formatting requirements

• Paper size: 8½ × 11 inches.
• Ink: black or blue.
• Type size: at least 10-point.
• Recording area: leave the required blank space in the upper-right corner of the first page.
• Attachments: avoid tape, stickers, labels and obscured text.
• PIN: include the Property Index Number when required.
• Return address: state where the recorded document should be mailed.
• Tax-bill recipient: include the appropriate tax-bill address for applicable transfers.

Open Official Kendall County Recorder Forms

Kendall County uses a predictable flat-fee schedule for many real-estate instruments.

The county’s published Recorder fee schedule lists $76 for a standard deed or mortgage.

Unlike a per-page fee structure, the ordinary standard document charge generally does not increase simply because the instrument contains more pages.

What about plats and surveys?

The county’s current Recorder fee document separately lists subdivision and condominium plats.

Its fee schedule includes required copies, additional-page charges and additional parcel-identification charges for applicable plat categories.

Plats also have an earlier 3:00 p.m. recording cutoff.

Open Kendall County Official Fee Schedules

Fee schedule details should be confirmed with the Recorder before payment. Fees can change through county action or state law.

Recording a deed can involve two different charges: the Recorder’s flat filing fee and real-estate transfer tax.

Kendall County’s materials list Illinois and county real-estate transfer tax rates.

What is MyDec?

MyDec is the Illinois Department of Revenue’s online system for real-property transfer declarations.

Kendall County began using MyDec for online real-property transfer tax declarations on December 2, 2019.

MyDec helps process PTAX-203 transfer declarations and related transactions.

Open Illinois MyDec

Are some transfers exempt?

Some real-estate transfers may qualify for exemptions under Illinois transfer-tax law.

Eligibility depends on the transaction’s legal nature, not simply whether the parties are family members or no cash changed hands.

The county links to its PTAX-203 Exemptions resource for reference.

Find Kendall County PTAX-203 Exemptions

Use the Recorder when you need a copy of a deed, recorded mortgage, release, easement or another land instrument.

For the fastest request, have the recorded document number, parties or approximate recording date ready.

Ordering by mail

The county’s fee document says a self-addressed stamped envelope is required for documents returned by mail.

If you are requesting copies, the published instructions call for an envelope suitable for returning the requested materials.

Recorder mailing address: Kendall County Recorder, 502 S. Main Street, Yorkville, IL 60560.

Phone: 630-553-4112.

Open Official Copy and Fee Information

Kendall County has announced property-record and notary-related alert initiatives through its Clerk & Recorder.

The county’s public materials describe a free subscription service designed to notify registered users when a document is recorded in their name.

Check the county’s current enrollment instructions before subscribing, because alert-system links and sign-up procedures may change.

Open Kendall County Fraud Prevention Services

Removing sensitive information from recorded images

The Recorder publishes a Redaction Request Form for certain personal identifiers appearing in recorded documents.

Covered information may include Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account numbers and qualifying identification details.

Requests must follow the county’s identity and authorization requirements.

Find Kendall Recorder Redaction Request Form

Verify Official Kendall County Recorder Location

The Recorder maintains certain military discharge documents, commonly known as DD-214 records.

The county’s fee schedule lists no charge to record a military discharge.

It also lists no certified-copy charge for qualifying veterans or immediate family members.

Access to military discharge documents may be restricted to authorized parties under Illinois law.

Before requesting a DD-214 copy

• Contact the Recorder to confirm the document was recorded in Kendall County.
• Ask what identification or evidence of authority is required.
• Confirm whether the requester qualifies for a fee waiver.
• Do not expect sensitive military records to be openly searchable in the same way as deeds.

Open Recorder Military Record Fee Information

• Only know the property address? Use the county’s PIN and site-address property lookup first.
• Cannot locate the online deed search? Start with the official Recorder page or call 630-553-4112 for the current supported search service.
• No result under the owner’s name? Try former names, spelling variations, businesses, trusts and previous grantors.
• Document rejected for formatting? Check paper size, ink, font size and blank recording-stamp area.
• Unexpected $88 recording fee? The document may be classified as nonstandard and subject to the $12 additional charge.
• Transfer costs seem high? Separate the $76 Recorder filing fee from state, county and possible municipal transfer taxes.
• Need a deed returned by mail? Follow the Recorder’s self-addressed stamped envelope instructions.
• Want to remove a name from a deed? Consult an Illinois attorney before preparing a new instrument.
• Mortgage paid off but still recorded? Ask the lender about the mortgage release or satisfaction document.
• Concerned about sensitive data? Check the county’s Redaction Request Form and eligibility requirements.

The Recorder preserves and indexes documents presented for recording under applicable law.

Recording does not guarantee that the instrument establishes valid ownership, resolves an estate or eliminates every lien or title defect.

The county’s own fee and filing guidance states that Recorder staff cannot provide legal advice or perform document searches on behalf of users.

For a complete title examination, legal transfer or disputed ownership issue, contact a qualified title company or Illinois attorney.

Public property records must not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or other FCRA-regulated decisions.

Reviewed October 18, 2026. Recording requirements and fee schedules may change. Always verify current procedures with the Kendall County Recorder before sending original documents or payments.