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Document Scanning Services in Chicago, IL
Professional Document Scanning Throughout Chicagoland
Tab Service Company delivers enterprise-grade document scanning services to Chicago-area organizations with the personal attention businesses trust. We help local healthcare systems, law firms, universities, and financial institutions digitize their records accurately, securely, and on time.
Professional Document Imaging service for Chicago Organizations
Transform your paper documents into secure, searchable digital assets with Chicago’s most experienced scanning specialists.
We specialize in high-volume, high-speed scanning and custom document management solutions for organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. With 65+ years serving Chicago businesses, expert knowledge, and state-of-the-art equipment at our 6846 W North Ave facility, we process large volumes of documents faster and more cost-effectively than handling it in-house.
Our Document Digitization solutions
Large-Volume Digital Archiving
Comprehensive scanning for extensive record collections and legacy document conversion for Chicago organizations
One-Time Project Scanning
Efficient digitization for backlog clearing, office moves, and special projects throughout Chicagoland
Ongoing Scanning Services
Daily, weekly, or monthly scheduled scanning to maintain paperless operations for Chicago businesses
Key scanning Capabilities
What We Do
We convert your paper documents, records, and files into high-quality digital formats with professional oversight and quality control throughout the entire process. Serving Chicago-area organizations across all industries, our key capabilities include:
High-resolution scanning up to 600 DPI for crystal-clear images
HIPAA-compliant processing for sensitive healthcare records
Multiple output formats (PDF, TIFF, JPEG) to meet your needs
Convenient drop-off service throughout the Chicago area
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) creates fully searchable documents
Secure chain of custody with complete document tracking
Professional document indexing and organization
Secure physical document destruction
Our Proven 6-Step Process
1. Consultation & Planning
Work directly with our project specialists to understand your needs and develop a customized digitization plan
2. Secure Pickup
Tracked chain of custody from your Chicago area location
3. Document Preparation
Professional prep including staple removal and organization
4. High-Quality Scanning
State-of-the-art equipment with human oversight
5. Quality Control Review
Manual verification of every scanned page
6. Secure Delivery
Digital files delivered via secure portal plus original document return
Why Chicago Organizations Choose Tab for Document Digitization Services
- Local Facility, Local Team: Visit our facility at 6846 W North Ave to meet our team, and see your project in progress.
- 65+ Years Serving Chicago: We’ve been part of the Chicago business community since 1960, providing data and document services to local organizations for three generations.
- Convenient Pickup Throughout Chicagoland: Our secure transport team picks up your documents from anywhere in the Chicago area and Cook County.
- SOC 2 Type II Compliant Security: Verified through annual independent audits by Plante Moran.
- Human Quality Control Our experienced technicians verify scan quality, proper indexing, and file integrity before delivery.
Serving Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
We provide document scanning services throughout Chicago and Chicagoland, with convenient pickup and drop-off service available.
City of Chicago
Loop | River North | Medical District | Streeterville | Lincoln Park | Wicker Park | West Loop | Gold Coast | Hyde Park | South Loop | Lakeview | Pilsen
North Suburbs
Evanston | Skokie | Wilmette | Northbrook | Glenview | Des Plaines | Park Ridge | Arlington Heights | Palatine | Schaumburg | Rosemont | Niles
West Suburbs
Oak Park | Cicero | Elmhurst | Lombard | Naperville | Wheaton | Glen Ellyn | Downers Grove | Oak Brook | Hinsdale | La Grange | Lisle
South Suburbs
Oak Lawn | Orland Park | Tinley Park | Evergreen Park | Homewood | Flossmoor | Olympia Fields | Matteson | Mokena | Frankfort
Don’t see your area listed? We serve clients throughout Cook County and surrounding counties. Contact us to confirm service availability in your location.
Industries We Serve
Technical Specifications
Equipment Capabilities
- High-speed production scanners (up to 200 pages/minute)
- Color and black & white scanning
- Resolution: 200-600 DPI up to 1200 DPI resolution for large format scanning
- Document sizes: Business card to ledger, custom sizes available
Output Options
- File formats: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG
- Searchable PDF with OCR text layer
- Multi-page or single-page files
- Custom naming conventions
- Folder organization and indexing
Security Features
- Secure facility access controls
- Chain of custody documentation
- Encrypted file transfer
- Secure destruction of documents (when requested)
Measurable Results
Chicago and Cook County Client Success Stories
75%
Average reduction in physical storage needs
90%
Faster document retrieval times
99.95%
Excellent accuracy rate per industry standards for text
“Matt and the team at Tab make the process smooth and seamless. Happy to be working with them!”
David Meyerson, Mind Chicago
“We’ve enjoyed a ten-year relationship with Tab Service; one that grows stronger and more rewarding with each interaction. Tab is responsive, innovative, and customer-focused. In a sea of vendors, we’ve found the perfect partner in Tab Service Company.”
Rick Vangundy, American Bar Association
Professional Expertise
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See the Complete Range of Ways Tab Supports Chicago Businesses
Document Management
- High-Volume Document Scanning
- Digital Mailroom
- Secure Document Shredding
- Litigation Support Services
Professional Expertise
Our Scanning Specialists are Standing by to Discuss Your Project and Provide a Custom Quote
Flexible Pricing Options
- Custom Pricing for each project
- Per-page pricing with volume-based discounts
- Rush service available
- Document Pick-up Service in Chicago Area and return delivery
Free Services Included
- Consultation and project scoping
- Easy Document drop-off at our Chicago facility
- Basic OCR and PDF conversion
- 30 day secure storage of physical documents after project close
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