Jo Daviess County Easement Deed Form
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Jo Daviess County Easement Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Jo Daviess County Easement Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Jo Daviess County Completed Example of the Easement Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Jo Daviess County Guide to Writing an Easement Description
A Description of the Easement will be required. This will show how to write an acceptable description for a Right of Way Easement, which gives access, to and from - point A to point B.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder
Galena, Illinois 61036
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Phone: (815) 777-9694
Recording Tips for Jo Daviess County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Jo Daviess County
Properties in any of these areas use Jo Daviess County forms:
- Apple River
- East Dubuque
- Elizabeth
- Galena
- Hanover
- Nora
- Scales Mound
- Stockton
- Warren
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Jo Daviess County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Jo Daviess County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Jo Daviess County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Jo Daviess County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Jo Daviess County?
Recording fees in Jo Daviess County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 777-9694 for current fees.
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An easement is the right to use the land of another for a specific purpose. An easement can exist in any portion of the real estate and can be made by agreement at any time, created by the seller when property is conveyed, or by operation of law. The creation of an easement always involves two separate parties, one of whom is the owner of the land over which the easement runs. Easements can be broken down into two categories: easements appurtenant and easements in gross.
An easement is recorded just like any other property interest in Illinois. This means that an easement deed should be signed and acknowledged by the grantor. If acknowledged in Illinois, acknowledgments can be made before a notary public, United States commissioner, county clerk, or any court, judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of such court. If acknowledgments are taken before a notary public or United States commissioner, the acknowledgment should be attested by his or her official seal. Acknowledgements taken before a judge or clerk of court should be attested by the seal of such court (765 ILCS 5/20). Easement deeds acknowledged outside of Illinois must still comply with the Illinois recording requirements and can be acknowledged before any of the officers listed in 765, 5/20 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Easement deeds can be recorded in the county where the property is located (765 ILCS 5/28). All easement deeds that are authorized to be recorded will take effect and be in force from and after the time the deed is filed for record with the county recorder, and not before, as to all creditors and subsequent purchasers without notice. All such deeds will be void as to all such creditors and subsequent purchasers without notice until they are filed for record (765 ILCS 5/30).
(Illinois Easement Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Jo Daviess County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Easement Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Jo Daviess County.
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