DOC Semi-Annual Report Jun. 16-2020 to Nov. 15-2020

The Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office, the Downtown Chicago location, Markham, Bridgeview and Rolling Meadows, Satellite Offices’ are all Closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And due to the Central for Disease Control guidelines, employees are working remotely from home and from our Offices’ but with Limited capacity, due to social distancing. Our Office […]

Cook County Recorder of Deeds Edward M. Moody would like to announce that, effective July 6, 2020, the Recorder of Deeds office will resume on-site operations. While the Office’s Employees will be working on-site to provide critical services to the public, the Recorder of Deeds Office and Satellite Offices will remain closed to non-Employee members […]

As we move into Phase 3 of the State’s Restore Illinois Recovery Plan, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Edward M. Moody would like to provide an update regarding the status of the office and the functions being performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, we are working to gradually re-open the Recorder’s Office to provide important […]

The Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office remains closed to the public as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the office remains closed, customers can submit plat documents and condo declarations to our office for recording consistent with the following: 1. Plats or Condominium Declarations that are submitted for recording must meet all of […]

When I had the honor of being sworn in as your Recorder of Deeds in December of 2018, my goal was to run an office that operated at the highest level of economic efficiency while simultaneously utilizing innovation to enhance the service needs of those that live, work and visit Cook County. I have identified […]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to the health, safety and well-being of those that live and work in Cook County. Recorder of Deeds Edward M. Moody has evaluated the available information relating to COVID-19. To protect the public from the dangers of the ongoing pandemic, Recorder Moody is extending the closure of […]

Cook County Recorder of Deeds Edward M. Moody would like to extend his sympathies to the individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Recorder Moody is continuing to review and assess new information we are receiving about COVID-19 on a daily basis. While this health crisis has resulted in the temporary closure of […]

UPDATE (03.27.2020): The Recorder’s Office has worked diligently to set up remote recording capabilities and are pleased to let the public know that we are now recording electronically submitted documents (E-Recordings) at this time. Please refer to previous updates and the links on our website (cookrecorder.com) for more information about the E-Recording process.

UPDATE (03.25.2020): The Recorder’s Office is currently setting up the ability to record electronically submitted documents remotely during the time that the offices are closed. We will further update when remote recording capabilities have begun. All rules and regulations for E-Recording still apply. For more information on E-Recording, please refer to our E-Recording page on […]