Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit and Acceptance Form

Last validated September 4, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Kankakee County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Aroma Park, Bonfield, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Buckingham, Essex, Grant Park, Herscher and 7 more.

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Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Form

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Document last validated 7/28/2026
Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

Kankakee County Notice of Death Affidavit Guide

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Document last validated 8/27/2026
Kankakee County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

Kankakee County Completed Example of the Notice of Death Affidavit Document

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Document last validated 9/4/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Kankakee County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
189 East Court St, Rm. 201
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:
  • 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
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

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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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kankakee County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 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 county recording office listed above.

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

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