Illinois quitclaim deed laws are codified at 765 ILCS 5/10.
Transfer Tax Declaration - In the state of Illinois, a transfer tax must be paid either before the quitclaim deed is filed, or at the time of its filing (Form PTAX-203)
Recording - A quitclaim deed in Illinois is to be filed with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office, along with the appropriate fees (if they haven’t already been paid).
Signing - Before being filed with the County Recorder’s Office, a quitclaim deed must be signed by the Grantor in the presence of a Notary Public.
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To write an Illinois quitclaim deed, you need to provide the following information:
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To file an Illinois quitclaim deed form, you must bring your signed and notarized quitclaim deed to the County Recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. Make sure that you also bring the required fees.