Hancock County, IL · Hancock County
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
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form registers property owners for Hancock County’s Property Fraud Alert service, which sends notifications about possible fraudulent activity involving their property. Registration is optional. The form asks for each owner’s name, mailing address, property index number, email, and text-capable telephone number, along with owner signatures and, when applicable, a real estate professional’s registration.
Who needs it
Hancock County property owners who want to receive Property Fraud Alert notifications can submit this form; registration is not required.
How to submit it
Email or mail the form to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact details on the form: PO Box 39, Carthage, IL 62321, or [email protected]. Individuals can also register at propertyfraudalert.com/ILHancock.
About notarization
This form has no notary block; property owners sign it, and a real estate professional may file it on their behalf.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Hancock County Property Fraud Alert System registration form.
- 2
Complete 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 owners sign the form. A real estate professional may file it on an owner's behalf.
- 4
Submit to the County
Email or mail the form to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact details printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Property Fraud Alert form do?
- It registers property owners for Hancock County notifications about possible fraudulent activity involving their property. Registration is optional, and individuals can also register online.
- What information does the 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. It also includes signature lines.
- Do I need a notary for the Property Fraud Alert form?
- No. This form has no notary block; property owners sign it, and a real estate professional may file it on their behalf.
- How do I submit the Property Fraud Alert form?
- Email or mail it to the Hancock County Recorder using the contact information on the form. Individuals can also register at propertyfraudalert.com/ILHancock.