Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form
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Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Form
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Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide
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Where to Record Your Documents
Kankakee County Recorder of Deeds
Kankakee, Illinois 60901
Hours: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (815) 937-2980
Recording Tips for Kankakee County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
- Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons
Cities and Jurisdictions in Kankakee County
Properties in any of these areas use Kankakee County forms:
- Aroma Park
- Bonfield
- Bourbonnais
- Bradley
- Buckingham
- Essex
- Grant Park
- Herscher
- Hopkins Park
- Kankakee
- Manteno
- Momence
- Reddick
- Saint Anne
- Union Hill
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kankakee County?
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Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Kankakee County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
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Are there any recurring fees?
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How much does it cost to record in Kankakee County?
Recording fees in Kankakee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 937-2980 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee County.
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