Electronic Recording (eRecording) Information
eRecording, or electronic recording, is an efficient way to electronically submit documents such as deeds and mortgages to the Clerk of Court for recording in the Official Records of Lake County. eRecording eliminates the need to mail or deliver documents to the courthouse, simplifying all aspects of the recording process. No special equipment is necessary, just a computer with high speed internet access and a scanner.
eRecording documents can be tracked through the entire process. Documents are typically recorded within 1 business day. Once the document is recorded, an image that includes the recording information can be immediately retrieved.
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is pleased to offer eRecording services from the following vendors:
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I begin eRecording?
Documents must be submitted through a third-party vendor. Begin by contacting one of the vendors listed below to sign up for eRecording:
- What are the benefits of eRecording?
- Ability to submit documents electronically- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Speeds up the recording process.
- Original documents never leave your possession.
- What documents can be eRecorded?
The most commonly eRecorded documents are deeds, mortgages, assignments of mortgage and satisfactions of mortgage. The following document types cannot be eRecorded:
- CONDO PLAT (CONDO)
- MILITARY DISCHARGE/SEPARATION (MIL)
- NOTICE OF BOND (NOT)
- NOTICE OF CONTEST OF LIEN (NCL)
- NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD (NOT)
- PLAT (PL)
- ROAD MAP (RM)
- TRANSFER OF LIEN TO CASH/BOND (TRA)
- What are the image standards to eRecord?
Documents must be scanned at 300 dpi and be no larger than 8 ½” x 14”. Scanned documents must be legible and reproducible.