Cass County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form

Last validated April 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Cass County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

Cass County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 2/24/2026
Cass County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Cass County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/20/2026
Cass County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Cass County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/23/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cass County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 100 E Springfield St / PO Box 167
Virginia, Illinois 62691

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (217) 452-7217, (217) 452-2277 x4

Recording Tips for Cass County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cass County

Properties in any of these areas use Cass County forms:

  • Arenzville
  • Ashland
  • Beardstown
  • Bluff Springs
  • Chandlerville
  • Virginia

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cass County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County?

Recording fees in Cass County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 452-7217, (217) 452-2277 x4 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Complete and record this required statutory affidavit to finalize the transfer of residential real property initiated with the Illinois transfer on death instrument as governed by 755 ILSC 27.

A transfer on death instrument is effective as of the owner's death upon the filing of a notice of death affidavit and acceptance by the beneficiary or beneficiaries in the office of the recorder in the county or counties where the residential real estate is located. The notice of death affidavit and acceptance shall contain the name and address of each beneficiary who shall take under the transfer on death instrument, a legal description of the property, the street address, and parcel identification number of the residential real estate, the name of the deceased owner, and the date of death. The notice of death affidavit and acceptance shall be signed by each beneficiary or by the beneficiary's authorized representative.

(Illinois Notice of Death Affidavit Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance meets all recording requirements specific to Cass County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Cass 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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