Do I need a notary for the Property Fraud Alert form?

No. The form has signature lines but no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer simply signs.

Is registration for Hancock County's Property Fraud Alert service required?

No. The form states that property owners are not required to register.

What information does the registration form request?

For each property owner, it requests a name, mailing address, property index number, email, and telephone number where the owner can receive texts.

Hancock County, IL · Hancock County

No notary required

Property Fraud Alert System Registration

Hancock County property owners use this form to register for alerts about possible fraudulent activity involving their property.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Hancock County · Hancock County, Hancock County, Illinois
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: hancockcounty-il.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form registers property owners for Hancock County’s Property Fraud Alert service, which provides notifications about possible fraudulent activity involving their property at no cost to county property owners. Registration is optional. The form asks for each property owner’s name, mailing address, property index number, email, and text-capable telephone number, and includes signature lines for property owners and a real estate professional.

Who needs it

Hancock County property owners who want to register for property fraud alerts can complete this form; the document says registration is not required.

How to submit it

Email or mail the form to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact details at the top of the form. Individuals can also register at the Property Fraud Alert website listed on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized attachment or sworn step, and the signer simply signs.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Property Fraud Alert registration form for Hancock County.
2
Complete the Owner Information
Enter each property owner's name, mailing address, property index number, email, and text-capable telephone number.
3
Sign the Form
Have the property owner or owners sign the form. A real estate professional may also sign the registration section.
4
Send the Form
Email or mail it to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact details on the form, or register online at the listed website.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Property Fraud Alert form?: No. The form has signature lines but no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer simply signs.
How do I submit the Property Fraud Alert form?: Email or mail it to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact details at the top of the form. Individuals can also register through the Property Fraud Alert website listed on the form.
Is registration for Hancock County's Property Fraud Alert service required?: No. The form states that property owners are not required to register.
What information does the registration form request?: For each property owner, it requests a name, mailing address, property index number, email, and telephone number where the owner can receive texts.

Need something notarized?

This Property Fraud Alert System Registration doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.