The Property Fraud Alert Registration Form is the form the Property Fraud Unit of the Office of Cook County Clerk uses to register a property for its free Property Fraud Alert, delivered by phone or email. The property's owner, a relative of the owner or another person can complete it, and the Property Index Number (PIN) it asks for is printed near the top of the Cook County property tax bill. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the Cook County Clerk at the official link.
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What is Cook County Property Fraud Alert Registration Form PDF?
The Property Fraud Alert Registration Form is the registration form of the Property Fraud Unit of the Office of Cook County Clerk, used to register a property for the Clerk's free Property Fraud Alert, with alerts sent by phone or email.
The form collects the name of the person registering, the property address (street, unit number, city and ZIP), the property's Property Index Number (PIN), the person's relationship to the property, and the alert preference with the matching phone number or email address. A signature and date at the bottom confirm that the person agrees to the terms printed above it and authorizes the County Clerk's Office to register the property on their behalf.
The disclaimer printed on the form sets out how the service works. The PIN can be found near the top of your property tax bill. PINs are obtained or confirmed from information provided by the Cook County Assessor, and the Clerk's Office is not responsible for PIN errors. The service is provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis, and the user is responsible for assessing the accuracy and reliability of the information.
The heading offers two ways to register: with a QR code or with this registration form. The block marked "For Clerk's Office Use Only" at the bottom is completed by the Clerk's Office, not by you.
Who needs to file Cook County Property Fraud Alert Registration Form PDF?
The form is for anyone who wants a property registered for the Cook County Clerk's Property Fraud Alert. On the line "For this property, I am," you check one of three options:
- Owner of the property;
- Relative of owner;
- Other, with a description written on the line provided.
The form does not limit registration to owners, so a relative or another person may complete it, and the person signing authorizes the Clerk's Office to register the property on their behalf. The form lists no exclusions and sets no residency or ownership test beyond those three choices.
You also need to be able to choose how to receive alerts, by phone or by email, and to give the matching contact detail. If you do not know the property's PIN, the form says to leave that line blank. By signing, you agree to the terms of the disclaimer printed on the form.
When to file Cook County Property Fraud Alert Registration Form PDF
The form prints no deadline and no filing window. You complete it whenever you want a property registered for the Property Fraud Alert, and the alert is created when the Clerk's Office registers the property on your behalf, as the authorization above the signature line states. Because the form carries a revision date (Revised 07.29.26), check the Clerk's page at the official link for the current version before you complete it. The form states no processing time.
How to fill out Cook County Property Fraud Alert Registration Form PDF
Enter your name
Write your full name on the NAME line.
Enter the property address
On PROPERTY ADDRESS, write the street address of the property being registered. Add the UNIT NO, CITY and ZIP on the next line.
Enter the Property Index Number
Write the PIN in the boxes provided, grouped as 2-2-3-3-4 digits. It is near the top of your property tax bill; if you do not know it, leave the line blank.
Mark your relationship to the property
Under FOR THIS PROPERTY, I AM, check The Owner, Relative of Owner or Other. If you check Other, write the description on the line.
Choose how to receive alerts
Under Alert Preference, mark PHONE or EMAIL to show how you want to receive alerts.
Give your phone number or email
Fill in PHONE with your area code and number, EMAIL with your address, or both, so the contact detail matches your preference.
Read the disclaimer and authorization
Read the Disclaimer & Authorization to Create Your Alert. It says the Clerk's Office is not responsible for PIN errors and that you authorize it to register your property on your behalf.
Sign and date the form
Sign on the line marked BY SIGNING, I AGREE TO THE TERMS STATED ABOVE and enter the DATE.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the name, address, PIN and contact detail, and leave the Clerk's Office use box empty. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Cook County Property Fraud Alert Registration Form PDF
The form's heading names two ways to register: the QR code or this registration form. It prints the contact details of the Property Fraud Unit, Office of Cook County Clerk, but no separate return address, portal or appointment rule.
- Registration form: the Property Fraud Unit is at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Phone: 312.603.5050. Email: [email protected]. Web: cookcountyclerk.com. Contact the unit to confirm how it accepts the completed form.
- QR code: the heading offers registration with a QR code as an alternative to the form. The form does not describe that process, so check the Clerk's page at the official link.
- Clerk's Office use: leave the box at the bottom (Date/Location, I.D. Presented, Entered By, Received By, Name on I.D.) blank; it is reserved for the Clerk's Office.
The form describes the alert as free. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the form without a signature and date; the signature is how you agree to the disclaimer and authorize the Clerk's Office to register the property.
- Writing a guessed PIN when you do not know it; the form says to leave the PIN blank if unknown, and the Clerk's Office is not responsible for PIN errors.
- Looking for the PIN anywhere but your property tax bill; the form says it is near the top of that bill.
- Skipping the line "For this property, I am" instead of checking Owner, Relative of Owner or Other.
- Checking Other without writing the description on the line next to it.
- Choosing Phone or Email as the alert preference but filling in only the other contact detail.
- Filling in the box marked "For Clerk's Office Use Only"; it is reserved for the Clerk's Office.
- Assuming the form says where to return it; it prints only the Property Fraud Unit's contact details, so confirm the method with the unit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Property Fraud Alert Registration Form?
It is the Office of Cook County Clerk's form for registering a property for the Clerk's free Property Fraud Alert. You give your name, the property address and PIN, your relationship to the property, and whether you want alerts by phone or email, then sign to authorize the registration.
Is the Cook County Property Fraud Alert free?
Yes, the form is headed "Free Property Fraud Alert," and it asks for no payment. It is a Cook County Clerk service, and the form states that the service is provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis.
Where do I find my PIN for the form?
The form says your Property Index Number (PIN) is near the top of your Cook County property tax bill. If you do not know it, leave the PIN line blank. The Clerk's Office states it is not responsible for PIN errors.
Can someone other than the owner register a property?
Yes, the form has three options for your relationship to the property: the owner, a relative of the owner, or other, with a description. The person signing authorizes the Clerk's Office to register the property on their behalf.
How will I receive the property fraud alerts?
You choose on the form: by phone or by email. Mark your preference under Alert Preference and enter the matching phone number or email address on the PHONE and EMAIL lines.
Can I fill out the property fraud alert form online?
You can complete the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Cook County Clerk and does not register your property or submit the form; you follow the Clerk's channels.
Who do I contact about the Property Fraud Alert?
Contact the Property Fraud Unit, Office of Cook County Clerk, at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, Illinois 60602, by phone at 312.603.5050 or by email at [email protected].
What am I agreeing to when I sign the form?
You agree to the terms of the printed disclaimer and authorize the County Clerk's Office to register your property on your behalf. The Clerk's Office and staff are held harmless from errors or omissions resulting from the entry.
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