Jo Daviess County Executor Deed Form (Illinois)

All Jo Daviess County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Executor Deed Form

Jo Daviess County Executor Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Jo Daviess County compliant document last validated/updated 6/30/2025

Executor Deed Guide

Jo Daviess County Executor Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Jo Daviess County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2025

Completed Example of the Executor Deed Document

Jo Daviess County Completed Example of the Executor Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Jo Daviess County compliant document last validated/updated 2/14/2025

When using these Executor Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Jo Daviess County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Jo Daviess County Clerk and Recorder

330 North Bench St - Courthouse, Rm. 104, Galena, Illinois 61036

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

Phone: (815) 777-9694

Local jurisdictions located in Jo Daviess County include:

  • Apple River
  • East Dubuque
  • Elizabeth
  • Galena
  • Hanover
  • Nora
  • Scales Mound
  • Stockton
  • Warren

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Jo Daviess County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Jo Daviess County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Jo Daviess County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Jo Daviess County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Executor Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Jo Daviess County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Jo Daviess County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Jo Daviess County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Jo Daviess County Executor Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Find the laws governing the probate administration of real estate at 755 ILCS 5/20.

The executor of an estate is a person named in the decedent's will to manage the distribution of the estate's assets.

An executor's deed is a special document used by the executor of a decedent's estate to transfer real property out of that estate. This document must meet the same form and content standards as so-called "regular" warranty or quitclaim deeds, and incorporate additional information related to the specific transaction. The details may vary based on the situation, but typically include facts about the decedent and the nature of the probate case. (765 ILCS 5/12)

Depending on the case, the executor might include documents such as letters from the probate court or a certified copy of the death certificate when recording the deed. Consult with the court officer or attorney supervising the distribution to confirm which, if any, supporting documentation might be required. After the deed is executed (signed in front of a notary), confirm it with the court if necessary, then file it in the public records for the Illinois county where the property is located.

This information applies to many, but not all, situations. Contact an attorney or the probate court officer responsible for the case with specific questions.

(Illinois Executor Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Jo Daviess County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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