Mchenry County Quitclaim Deed Form (Illinois)
All Mchenry County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.
Included Mchenry County compliant document last validated/updated 4/11/2025
Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.
Included Mchenry County compliant document last validated/updated 1/22/2025
Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Quitclaim Deed document for reference.
Included Mchenry County compliant document last validated/updated 6/11/2025
The following Illinois and Mchenry County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Quitclaim Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Mchenry County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:
Walk-In: Administration Building
667 Ware Road, Rm 109, Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (815) 334-4110
Mail-To: McHenry County Recorder
Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave, Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Hours:
Phone:
Local jurisdictions located in Mchenry County include:
- Alden
- Algonquin
- Cary
- Crystal Lake
- Fox River Grove
- Harvard
- Hebron
- Huntley
- Lake In The Hills
- Marengo
- Mchenry
- Richmond
- Ringwood
- Spring Grove
- Union
- Wonder Lake
- Woodstock
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Mchenry County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Mchenry County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Mchenry County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Mchenry County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Quitclaim Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Mchenry County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Mchenry County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Mchenry County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Mchenry County Quitclaim Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Requirements for a Valid Quitclaim Deed in Illinois
To ensure your Illinois quitclaim deed is valid, it must include the following information:
Grantor's Information: Name and address of the person transferring the property (765 ILCS 5/10).
Grantee's Information: Name and address of the person receiving the property (55 ILCS 5/3-5020, 5026).
Consideration: Usually money, this is the amount paid for the property.
Legal Description: Complete description of the property, including the county where it's located (765 ILCS 5/10).
Execution Date: The date the deed is signed by the grantor.
Notarized Signature: The grantor's signature must be notarized (765 ILCS 5/10).
Return Address: Address for sending the deed after it's recorded (55 ILCS 5/3-5020.5).
Previous Deeds Information: Document and book/page numbers from prior deeds (55 ILCS 5/3-5020.5).
Prepared By Statement: Name and address of the person who prepared the deed (55 ILCS 5/3-5022).
Property Identifiers: Include the assessor's section or lot and block identifiers, and real estate index ID if available (55 ILCS 5/3-5027).
If the property is a homestead, both the grantor and their spouse must sign the deed, even if the spouse does not hold title to the property. If the property is not a homestead, include a statement indicating this (765 ILCS 5/27).
Recording the Quitclaim Deed
To record your quitclaim deed, follow these guidelines:
Signature Formatting: Type or print the signor's name below each signature (55 ILCS 5/3-5018).
Margins: Leave a 3" x 5" blank space in the top right corner of the first page for the recorder's use. All other margins should be 1/2" all around (765 ILCS 5/10).
Paper and Ink: Use permanent black ink on white paper (minimum 20 lb. weight) (765 ILCS 5/28).
Paper Size: Print the deed on individual 8" x 11" sheets of paper. Do not staple, clip, tape, or attach anything to the pages (765 ILCS 5/10).
Submission: Submit the deed to the recorder in the county where the property is located (765 ILCS 5/10).
Importance of Recording
Illinois follows a "notice" recording statute (765 ILCS 5/30-31). This means a deed is effective from the time it is filed for recording. If a grantor transfers the same property to two different grantees, the first grantee to record the deed will have legal ownership. To protect your ownership rights, record the deed as soon as possible after it is signed.
Conclusion
Following these requirements ensures your Illinois quitclaim deed is properly executed and recorded, protecting the interests of all parties involved in the transaction.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Mchenry 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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March 11th, 2021
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