Jersey County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form

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Jersey County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

Jersey County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

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

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Jersey County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Jersey County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Jersey County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Jersey County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/2/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jersey County Clerk/Recorder

Address:
200 N Lafayette, Suite 1
Jerseyville, Illinois 62052

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 8:00am to 12 Noon on Fridays

Phone: (618) 498-5571 Ext 117 & 118

Recording Tips for Jersey County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jersey County

Properties in any of these areas use Jersey County forms:

  • Dow
  • Elsah
  • Fidelity
  • Fieldon
  • Grafton
  • Jerseyville
  • Medora

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jersey County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Jersey County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 498-5571 Ext 117 & 118 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 Jersey 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 Jersey County.

Our Promise

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