Clay County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form
Clay County Notice of Death Affidavit Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Clay County Notice of Death Affidavit Form
Clay County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Clay County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide
Clay County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Clay County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document
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Additional Illinois and Clay County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
County Clerk/Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 111 East Chestnut St, Rm 106 / PO Box 160
Louisville, Illinois 62858
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (618) 665-3626
Recording Tips for Clay County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Clay County
Properties in any of these areas use Clay County forms:
- Clay City
- Flora
- Ingraham
- Louisville
- Sailor Springs
- Xenia
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Clay 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 Clay County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Clay County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Clay 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 Clay County?
Recording fees in Clay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 665-3626 for current fees.
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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 Clay 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 Clay County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Clay 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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