The Property Fraud Alert Registration Form is the sign-up form for the free Property Fraud Alert service of the Property Fraud Unit in the Office of the Cook County Clerk. You use it to register a property by its address and Property Index Number (PIN) and to choose whether alerts reach you by phone or email; the PIN appears near the top of your Cook County property tax bill. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF. The Clerk publishes the official form at cookcountyclerkil.gov.
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What is Property Fraud Alert Registration Form – Cook County, IL?
The Property Fraud Alert Registration Form is the registration form for the free Property Fraud Alert service run by the Property Fraud Unit of the Office of the Cook County Clerk, which creates an alert for the property you register.
The printed form is headed "Free Property Fraud Alert – Register with QR Code or Registration Form", so it is the paper alternative to registering with the QR code. It collects your name, the property address, unit number, city and ZIP code, the property's Property Index Number (PIN), and your relationship to the property. It also records how you want to receive alerts, by phone or by email, and the phone number and email address to use.
The form includes a Disclaimer & Authorization to Create Your Alert. By signing, you agree to its terms and authorize the County Clerk's Office to register your property on your behalf. The disclaimer states that PINs are obtained or confirmed through information provided by the Cook County Assessor and that the Clerk's Office is not responsible for PIN errors. The service and materials are provided "as-is" and "as available".
A box at the bottom, "For Clerk's Office Use Only", is completed by the office, not by you.
Who needs to file Property Fraud Alert Registration Form – Cook County, IL?
The person registering a property for the free Property Fraud Alert completes this form. The form asks how you relate to the property: THE OWNER, RELATIVE OF OWNER or OTHER, with a line to describe the relationship if you choose Other. Owners, relatives of owners and other people connected to the property can therefore use it.
By signing, you authorize the County Clerk's Office to register your property on your behalf. You also choose whether alerts reach you by phone or by email, so have the phone number or email address where you want to receive them.
If you do not know the PIN, the form tells you to leave it blank. It says the PIN can be found near the top of your property tax bill.
The form sets no other eligibility conditions and lists no exclusions. The Clerk's recordings forms page adds that forms are provided as a convenience and that you are responsible for determining the correct forms for your transaction.
How to fill out Property Fraud Alert Registration Form – Cook County, IL
Enter your name
Write your full name on the NAME line at the top of the form.
Enter the property address
On PROPERTY ADDRESS, write the street address of the property you want to register. Then enter the UNIT NO, CITY and ZIP.
Enter the Property Index Number
Fill in the PROPERTY INDEX NUMBER (PIN) in the pattern shown on the form. The PIN is near the top of your property tax bill; if you do not know it, leave it blank.
State your relationship to the property
Under FOR THIS PROPERTY, I AM, check THE OWNER, RELATIVE OF OWNER or OTHER. If you check Other, describe the relationship on the line.
Choose how to receive alerts
Under Alert Preference, select PHONE or EMAIL for I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY ALERTS BY.
Enter your phone and email
Complete the PHONE field with area code and number and the EMAIL field with your email address, making sure the one you chose for alerts is correct.
Read the disclaimer and authorization
Read the Disclaimer & Authorization to Create Your Alert. Signing means you agree to its terms and authorize the County Clerk's Office 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.
Leave the Clerk's box blank
Do not write in FOR CLERK'S OFFICE USE ONLY; the office uses it to record the date and location, the I.D. presented, who entered and received the form, and the name on the I.D.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the address, PIN and contact details, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Property Fraud Alert Registration Form – Cook County, IL
The form offers two ways to register: the QR code printed on the Clerk's materials, or this registration form. For the form, the Property Fraud Unit of the Office of Cook County Clerk prints its contact details on the page:
- Address: 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
- Telephone: 312.603.5050.
- Email: [email protected].
- Web: cookcountyclerk.com.
The form does not state whether the completed page is mailed, emailed or handed in, and it prints no fee or processing time. Before you send it, contact the Property Fraud Unit at the telephone number or email above to confirm how the office wants to receive it. Sign and date the form first, and leave the "For Clerk's Office Use Only" box empty.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Clerk's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Guessing a Property Index Number (PIN) when you do not know it; the form says to leave it blank if unknown.
- Checking OTHER under "For this property, I am" without writing the relationship on the line provided.
- Not choosing PHONE or EMAIL for the alert preference, or leaving blank the contact detail for the method you chose.
- Writing in the "For Clerk's Office Use Only" box (Date/Location, I.D. Presented, Entered By, Received By, Name on I.D.), which the office completes.
- Submitting the form unsigned or undated; the signature line states that you agree to the terms and authorize the Clerk's Office to register the property.
- Relying on an unchecked PIN; the disclaimer says the Clerk's Office is not responsible for PIN errors, so compare it with your property tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Property Fraud Alert Registration Form?
It is the registration form for the free Property Fraud Alert from the Property Fraud Unit of the Office of the Cook County Clerk. You give the property address, PIN, your relationship to the property and how you want alerts, then sign to authorize the Clerk's Office to register the property.
Who can register a property for the Cook County Property Fraud Alert?
The form has three choices for your relationship to the property: the owner, a relative of the owner, or other, with a line to describe it. It prints no further eligibility rules, so contact the Property Fraud Unit at 312.603.5050 with questions.
Where do I find my PIN for a Cook County property tax bill?
The form says your Property Index Number (PIN) can be found near the top of your property tax bill. If you do not know it, leave the PIN line blank. The disclaimer adds that PINs come from the Cook County Assessor's information and the Clerk is not responsible for PIN errors.
Can I fill out the Property Fraud Alert form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the Cook County Clerk and does not submit the form; you deliver it through the Clerk's contact channels.
Is there a QR code alternative to the paper form?
Yes. The form is headed "Register with QR Code or Registration Form", so the QR code is the other way to register. This page covers the registration form. Ask the Property Fraud Unit about the QR code process.
How do I choose how I receive property fraud alerts?
Under Alert Preference, select PHONE or EMAIL for how you want to receive your alerts. Then enter your telephone number with area code and your email address in the fields below.
Who do I contact about the Property Fraud Alert?
Contact the Property Fraud Unit, Office of Cook County Clerk, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, Illinois 60602. The form lists telephone 312.603.5050 and email [email protected], and the website cookcountyclerk.com.
What am I agreeing to when I sign the form?
You agree to the disclaimer terms 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, and the service is provided "as-is".
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