Illinois Warranty Deed

Illinois Warranty Deed Requirements

An Illinois warranty deed is used when the grantor gives title covenants. For sale transactions, match the deed to title, transfer declarations, and municipal transfer tax rules.

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Notary

A deed should be acknowledged before recording.

Witnesses

Usually 0

Illinois does not generally require deed witnesses for ordinary acknowledged deeds.

Record with

County recorder or county clerk/recorder where the property is located

Warranty deed recording rules in Illinois

Illinois recordings are county based. A deed typically needs a notary acknowledgment, a full legal description, parcel details, and transfer declaration paperwork such as PTAX-203 when required.

Transfer tax: State, county, and local transfer taxes may apply. Required or common form: PTAX-203 Real Estate Transfer Declaration is commonly required unless exempt.

Reference: 765 ILCS 5/20 and Illinois transfer declaration practice. This is general educational information, not legal advice. County recorder rules can change.

Illinois checklist before recording

Use the full legal description and property index number if required by the county.
Use a grantor signature with a notary acknowledgment.
Prepare PTAX-203 or confirm an exemption applies.
Check county and municipal transfer tax requirements.
Record with the county recorder/clerk-recorder where the property is located.

How to create your Illinois warranty deed

1. Draft the deed with legal description, PIN, parties, consideration, and return address.
2. Have the grantor sign with a notary acknowledgment.
3. Prepare PTAX-203 and transfer tax materials if required.
4. Record with the county and keep the stamped copy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does an Illinois deed need to be notarized?

In ordinary recording practice, yes. A deed should include a notary acknowledgment before it is recorded.

Does Illinois require deed witnesses?

Illinois generally does not require witnesses for an ordinary acknowledged deed.

What is PTAX-203?

PTAX-203 is the Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration used for many property transfers unless an exemption applies.

Warranty deed requirements in other states

California New York Texas Florida Pennsylvania

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