Winnebago County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Form (Illinois)
All Winnebago County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
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.
Included Winnebago County compliant document last validated/updated 4/14/2025
Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract form.
Included Winnebago County compliant document last validated/updated 5/13/2025
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.
Included Winnebago County compliant document last validated/updated 5/16/2025
The following Illinois and Winnebago County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Winnebago County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Winnebago County Recorder - County Administration Building
404 Elm St, Room 405, Rockford, Illinois 61101
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (815) 319-4325
Local jurisdictions located in Winnebago County include:
- Cherry Valley
- Durand
- Loves Park
- Machesney Park
- Pecatonica
- Rockford
- Rockton
- Roscoe
- Seward
- Shirland
- South Beloit
- Winnebago
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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Winnebago County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Winnebago County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract 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 Winnebago County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Winnebago County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Winnebago 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 Winnebago County Memorandum of an Installment Sales Contract 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.
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.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Winnebago 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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