Property surveys are not recorded or archived in the Official Records Division. These documents are typically issued at real estate closings and included with closing documents. If you want to obtain a copy of a property survey, please contact the company that provided the initial survey or consult a survey company.
If you have lost or misplaced your deed, you can purchase a certified copy from our office. View more information about ordering certified copies of official records.
Once recorded, a deed itself cannot be altered. If you are attempting to change ownership of the property described in the deed, a new document must be prepared and recorded. The Clerk’s Office does not prepare documents and is unable to provide legal advice regarding document types or content. It is strongly recommended that you …
Certified copies can be obtained in-person, by mail, or online. View more information about ordering certified copies of official records.
There are various methods to submit documents for recording. Our website offers available options for how to record documents in the Official Records of Lake County.
A list of recording fees are available to view on our website.
Within 20 days of the final VAB meeting, the VAB Clerk will notify each petitioner in writing of the VAB’s final decision. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the VAB, you have the right to file a lawsuit in circuit court to further contest your assessment.
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Petitioners are not required to attend the VAB meeting at which the recommended decisions are considered and, usually, adopted. However, all meetings are open to the public and the VAB will take public comment during the meeting. For more information, please contact the VAB Clerk.
If, before the VAB renders its final decision, a party communicates to the VAB an objection concerning a VAB process, recommended decision, or final decision, the VAB will furnish a copy of the communication to the opposing party and provide them with a reasonable opportunity to respond. The VAB’s legal counsel will then advise the …