Ford County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Form

Last validated September 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Ford County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Cabery, Elliott, Gibson City, Kempton, Melvin, Paxton, Piper City, Roberts and 1 more.

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Ford County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Form

Ford County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 8/6/2026
Ford County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Guide

Ford County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract form.

Document last validated 9/28/2026
Ford County Completed Example of the Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Document

Ford County Completed Example of the Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract document for reference.

Document last validated 9/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Ford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Ford County Clerk and Recorder

Address:
200 West State St
Paxton, Illinois 60957

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Documents after 4:00 P.M. will be recorded on the next business day

Phone: (217) 379-9400

Recording Tips for Ford County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ford County

Properties in any of these areas use Ford County forms:

  • Cabery
  • Elliott
  • Gibson City
  • Kempton
  • Melvin
  • Paxton
  • Piper City
  • Roberts
  • Sibley

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ford County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ford 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 Ford County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Ford 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 Ford 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Ford County?

Recording fees in Ford County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 379-9400 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The seller has the option of recording the Contract for Deed, or a Memorandum of Contract (within 10 business days of the date of sale of any residential real estate subject to an installment sales contract, and prior to any subsequent sale or other transfer of any interest in the residential real estate or contract by the seller, the seller shall record the contract or a memorandum of the contract with the county recorder of deeds. A memorandum of the contract shall be titled "MEMORANDUM OF AN INSTALLMENT SALES CONTRACT") ((765 ILCS 67/20(a))

In short an ("Installment sales contract" or "contract" means any contract or agreement, including a contract for deed, bond for deed, or any other sale or legal device whereby a seller agrees to sell and the buyer agrees to buy a residential real estate, in which the consideration for the sale is payable in installments for a period of at least one year after the date of sale, and the seller continues to have an interest or security for the purchase price or otherwise in the property. "Installment sales contract" does not include a financing arrangement that for religious or cultural reasons does not allow the imposition or collection of interest and that is offered by a person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation doing business under and as permitted by any law of this State or the United States relating to banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, credit unions, or third-party religious or cultural lenders.) ((765 ILCS 67/5)

Why record a Memorandum instead of a Contract?
Memorandum of Contract: This is useful when you want to protect certain details of the agreement while still providing public notice of its existence. It is appropriate for maintaining some level of privacy and avoiding the recording of lengthy or sensitive contract details.

Original Contract: Recording the original contract is beneficial when you need full legal protection and clarity. It ensures that all terms are public and enforceable, providing comprehensive protection against disputes and claims.

Important: Your property must be located in Ford County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Ford County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Ford County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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