Knox County Grant Deed Form (Illinois)
All Knox County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Grant Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 6/16/2025
Grant Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 4/24/2025
Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 6/17/2025
The following Illinois and Knox County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Grant Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Knox County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Knox County Recorder
Courthouse - 200 S Cherry St, 3rd floor, Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (309) 345-3818
Local jurisdictions located in Knox County include:
- Abingdon
- Altona
- Dahinda
- East Galesburg
- Galesburg
- Gilson
- Henderson
- Knoxville
- Maquon
- Oneida
- Rio
- Saint Augustine
- Victoria
- Wataga
- Williamsfield
- Yates City
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 Knox 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 Knox County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Knox County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Knox County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Grant 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 Knox County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Knox County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Knox 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 Knox County Grant 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.
A grant deed, also referred to as a bargain and sale deed, is a legal document used to transfer, or convey, rights in real property from a grantor (seller) to a grantee (buyer). It contains covenants that the grantor has not previously sold the real property interest being conveyed to the grantee, and warrants that the property is conveyed to the grantee without any liens or encumbrances except for those specifically disclosed in the deed. Therefore, if the grantee later discovers that the grantor has sold the property to a third party, or if there are undisclosed encumbrances, the grantee may be able to sue the grantor for damages.
Lawful deeds include the grantor's full name and marital status, as well as the grantee's full name, marital status, mailing address, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. For Illinois residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy and tenancy by entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety is specified. (765 ILCS 1005/1, 1005/1c.).
As with any conveyance of real estate, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the source of title to establish a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The deed must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Finally, the grantor signs the completed document in front of a notary. Once acknowledged, record the deed in the recorder's office in the county where such lands are located. Make sure to include all relevant documents, affidavits, forms, and fees.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a lawyer with questions about grant deeds or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Illinois.
(Illinois Grant Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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October 24th, 2020
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July 2nd, 2019
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August 1st, 2020
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August 23rd, 2020
The TODD form has been notarized and registered with my county Register of Deeds office, so it works just fine. My only quibble is that when I printed it out, it missed part of the last line of the notary's info and the fine print in the bottom corners. When I printed it at 90% scale, it included those things.
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November 21st, 2021
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