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Warranty Deed in Illinois

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Start with the official Illinois form

The canonical, court-accepted version of this form is published by the County Recorder of Deeds in the county of the property. Search your county or district court's website for the current Warranty Deed form before relying on any template. Forms are revised periodically — always confirm you have the current revision before filing.

Verify with your local court clerk before filing: local rules sometimes add cover-sheet, formatting, or service requirements beyond what the state-issued form shows.

Illinois Requirements

  • Grantor's signature must be notarized
  • PTAX-203 Real Estate Transfer Declaration must be filed with the deed
  • Plat Act affidavit may be required if dividing or describing property by metes and bounds
  • Grantor/grantee statement required by 55 ILCS 5/3-5020.5 in many counties
  • Cook County and Chicago impose additional local transfer taxes (Chicago: $5.25 per $500)
Filing Location

County Recorder of Deeds in the county of the property

Filing Fee

$60–$98 recording (varies) + state ($0.50/$500) + county ($0.25/$500) transfer tax

Statute Reference

765 ILCS 5/9 (form) and 35 ILCS 200/31-1 et seq. (transfer tax)

How to Complete This Form

  1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
  2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
  3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
  4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
  5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
  6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
  7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.
Educational Example

Editorial Template (Not the Official Court Form)

This is an educational template showing the typical structure of a Warranty Deed in Illinois. It is not a court-validated form and should not be used in place of the official form issued by the County Recorder of Deeds in the county of the property. Use this template only to understand what information you will need to assemble before completing the official form. Submitting this template instead of the official form may result in rejection by the court clerk.

Warranty Deed in Other States

CaliforniaTexasFloridaNew YorkPennsylvaniaOhioGeorgiaNorth CarolinaMichiganAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticutDelawareHawaiiIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaOregonRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Other Forms in Illinois

Quitclaim DeedPower of AttorneyLast Will and TestamentLiving Will / Advance DirectiveLLC Operating AgreementResidential Lease AgreementEviction NoticeSmall Claims Court ComplaintDivorce PetitionName Change PetitionBill of SalePrenuptial AgreementRental ApplicationDemand LetterAffidavit of ServicePromissory NoteNon-Disclosure AgreementNon-Compete AgreementChild Support Modification Petition

When to Talk to a Lawyer

  • Your situation involves complex legal issues or significant financial consequences.
  • You are unsure whether the form meets your state's specific requirements.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.