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Hancock County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form

Hancock County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

Hancock County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

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

Validated 7/16/2025 Preview Form
Hancock County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Hancock County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 7/4/2025 Preview Form
Hancock County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Hancock County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 4/21/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Hancock County Clerk & Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 500 Main St, Rm 7 / PO Box 39
Carthage, Illinois 62321

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (217) 357-3911

Recording Tips for Hancock County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hancock County

Properties in any of these areas use Hancock County forms:

  • Augusta
  • Basco
  • Bowen
  • Carthage
  • Colusa
  • Dallas City
  • Elvaston
  • Ferris
  • Hamilton
  • La Harpe
  • Nauvoo
  • Niota
  • Plymouth
  • Sutter
  • Warsaw
  • West Point

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County?

Recording fees in Hancock County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 357-3911 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

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 Hancock 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 Hancock County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Hancock 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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