Find Deed Records in Kendall County

Kendall County deed records are filed with the Kendall County Recorder, located at 502 S. Main Street in Yorkville. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other land documents for every property in the county. Kendall is one of the fastest-growing counties in Illinois, which means deed recording activity is high and the office handles a significant volume of new transactions each year. You can contact the Recorder at (630) 553-4120 or visit the Yorkville office to search Kendall County deed records in person.

Kendall County Recorder Office

The Kendall County Recorder handles land records for all property within the county. The office is located at 502 S. Main Street in Yorkville, IL 60560. Phone is (630) 553-4120. The Kendall County Recorder website provides current information on office services, recording requirements, and how to access deed records. Under 765 ILCS 5, all instruments that convey or affect title to real property in Illinois must be recorded in the county where the land is located. For Kendall County property, that is always this office.

Kendall County has grown faster than almost any other county in Illinois over the past two decades. That growth means the Recorder handles a large number of deed transactions each year, from new residential sales in Yorkville and Oswego to commercial transfers throughout the county. If you are buying, selling, or refinancing property in Kendall County, understanding how deed recording works here is an important part of the process.

The office is open Monday through Friday. Staff can accept deed documents for recording, answer questions about the recording process, and direct you to public search resources. What staff cannot do is help you prepare deed forms, review documents for legal accuracy, or give legal advice. That part is up to you or your attorney before you come to the office.

Recording a Deed in Kendall County

To record a deed in Kendall County, you bring the original signed and notarized document to 502 S. Main Street in Yorkville. The Recorder makes a permanent copy of the document in the county land records system and returns the original to you after processing. For most deed transfers, you will need a completed PTAX-203 Real Estate Transfer Declaration submitted through the Illinois Department of Revenue's MyDec portal before the Recorder can accept your document. The MyDec system captures transfer data at the state level and generates a completed transfer declaration that goes with your deed when you record it.

Transfer taxes apply to most Kendall County deed recordings. The state rate under 35 ILCS 200 is $0.50 per $500 of consideration. The county adds $0.25 per $500. An RHSP surcharge of $18 per document is also collected at the time of recording. Recording fees themselves are governed by 55 ILCS 5/3-5018, which sets the schedule county recorders across Illinois follow. The Recorder's office can tell you the current fees when you call or visit.

Some deed transfers are exempt from the PTAX-203 requirement. The instructions at tax.illinois.gov list which transfer types qualify for exemptions, including gifts between family members, transfers to trustees, and certain corporate reorganizations. Review these before submitting, as you may not need the transfer declaration at all.

Note: Kendall County's rapid growth means the Recorder's office can be busy, especially during peak home-buying seasons, so calling ahead to confirm current wait times is a good idea.

Searching Deed Records in Kendall County

The Kendall County Recorder's website at kendallcountyil.gov is the first place to check for online search options. Contact the office at (630) 553-4120 to ask about available search systems, whether a public terminal is available, and what records can be accessed remotely versus in person. Many Illinois county recorders offer indexed deed data through third-party platforms, and the Kendall County office can direct you to whatever system is currently in use.

In-person searches at the Yorkville office give you access to deed indexes and document images. You can search by grantor/grantee name or by legal description depending on what search tools the Recorder has available. For historical records or records that predate computerized indexes, older files may require assistance from office staff to locate. Call ahead if you are looking for older Kendall County deed records to confirm what format those records are in and how to access them.

Title companies and real estate attorneys who regularly search Kendall County deed records often use subscription-based services that index data from the Recorder's office. These professional search tools are faster for high-volume users. If you are doing a one-time search, the public access terminal at the Recorder's office is typically the most direct option.

State Resources for Kendall County Deed Records

The Illinois Department of Revenue provides the PTAX-203 instructions that explain what each field on the real estate transfer declaration requires. You can read the full instructions at tax.illinois.gov. These instructions also list exemptions that may apply to your Kendall County deed transfer, which can save you time and paperwork if your transaction qualifies.

Illinois Legal Aid Online offers a plain-language guide to recording documents with county recorders in Illinois. It covers what recording does, why it matters, and how to get copies of recorded deed documents after filing. This resource is helpful if you are handling a Kendall County deed transaction on your own and want to understand each step before you go to the Recorder's office. Read it at illinoislegalaid.org.

The MyDec portal is used to submit the PTAX-203 transfer declaration online before recording a deed at the Kendall County Recorder's office in Yorkville.

The Illinois Department of Revenue publishes PTAX-203 instructions that explain transfer tax requirements and exemptions that apply to Kendall County deed recordings.

Illinois Legal Aid Online explains the recording process and how to get copies of deed records from county recorders, including the Kendall County Recorder in Yorkville.

Illinois Law and Kendall County Deed Recording

The Electronic Recording Act at 765 ILCS 33 enables counties to accept deed documents submitted electronically. Contact the Kendall County Recorder to find out if eRecording is currently available for your document type. Title companies and attorneys often prefer electronic recording because it speeds up the process and eliminates the need to deliver paper originals to the office. For counties that have adopted it, eRecording is typically the fastest way to get a deed recorded in Illinois.

The Plat Act at 765 ILCS 45 sets standards for recording subdivision plats. Given Kendall County's growth, new subdivisions are recorded here regularly. Plats have specific dimension and content requirements under the Act, and they must be approved before the Recorder can file them. If you are recording a new plat in Kendall County, contact the Recorder's office well in advance to confirm what you need to bring.

Cities in Kendall County

Kendall County includes Yorkville, Oswego, Plano, Sandwich, and other communities. All deed recordings for property in the county go through the Kendall County Recorder in Yorkville regardless of which city or village the property sits in. No cities in Kendall County exceed the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page on this site. If you have property in Yorkville, Oswego, or anywhere else in the county, the Recorder's office at 502 S. Main Street handles your land records.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County borders several counties in northeastern Illinois. Property near a county line may fall under a different recorder's jurisdiction, so confirm the county before you search deed records or submit documents for recording.