How to Pull Lis Pendens County Data for Will County, IL

A lis pendens list shows public notices that a lawsuit is open against a property. To find lis pendens records for Will County, Illinois (IL), use Will County Recorder DirectSearch. No account is needed. It is free to use. You need a US VPN. You can only print the results.

Also known as: notice of pending action, notice of pending litigation, pre-foreclosure notices.

Verified November 5, 2026 6 steps Will County Recorder DirectSearch

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What it is

A notice filed at the recorder that a lawsuit affects a property. The ones we saw were notices of foreclosure.

Why it matters

It shows an owner in foreclosure early, often before a sale date.

The fields you get

  • Document number
  • Recorded date
  • Party 1 (lender)
  • Party 2 (homeowner and others)
  • Reference number (court case)
  • Address
  • Parcel number

The site says documents are generally available within 5 days of recording.

Follow these 6 steps

  1. Open the Will County search

    Go to the Will County Recorder search. No login is needed.
    Screenshot of Will County Recorder DirectSearch, step 1: Open the Will County search Enlarge
  2. Enter the dates

    In Start Date and End Date, type your dates as MM/DD/YYYY.
    Screenshot of Will County Recorder DirectSearch, step 2: Enter the dates Enlarge
  3. Pick the document type

    Click Document Types and type LIS. Click LIS PENDENS in the list that opens.
    Screenshot of Will County Recorder DirectSearch, step 3: Pick the document type Enlarge
  4. Run the search

    Click SEARCH. The total shows next to Results.
    Screenshot of Will County Recorder DirectSearch, step 4: Run the search Enlarge
  5. Open a row for the address

    Click the row. It opens and shows the parties, the address and the parcel number under Legals.
    Screenshot of Will County Recorder DirectSearch, step 5: Open a row for the address Enlarge
  6. Save your records

    Copy the rows and addresses into your spreadsheet. The results page also has a PRINTER FRIENDLY button.

Watch out for these

  • The site says documents are generally available within 5 days of recording. The newest days may be incomplete.
  • Do not use the Purchase link if you only need the list. It is for more information and the document image.
  • Party 2 can list extra parties such as an association. Pick the homeowner.

Other lists in Will County

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