Lake County ClerkDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Lake County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Lake County Clerk (Recording Division). Marriage licenses are issued by the Lake County Clerk. Lake County has 708,760 residents; the county seat is Waukegan.
Illinois
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Lake County Clerk — Recording Division
- Address
- 18 N. County St., 6th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
- Phone
- (847) 377-2575
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Website
- lakecountyil.gov
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
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Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Lake County or the State of Illinois.
Who records deeds in Lake County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Lake County are recorded by the Lake County Clerk (Recording Division). The office is at 18 N. County St., 6th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Where do I get a marriage license in Lake County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the Lake County Clerk.
What is the phone number of the Lake County Clerk?
(847) 377-2575, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Lake County Clerk website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Lake County or the State of Illinois. The official website is lakecountyil.gov.