Shelby County Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Form
Last validated August 11, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Shelby County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Cowden, Findlay, Herrick, Lakewood, Mode, Oconee, Shelbyville, Sigel and 4 more.
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Shelby County Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Shelby County Special Power of Attorney Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Shelby County Completed Example of the Special Power of Attorney
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Illinois and Shelby County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Shelby County Clerk/ Recorder
Shelbyville, Illinois 62565
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (217) 774-4421
Recording Tips for Shelby County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County
Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:
- Cowden
- Findlay
- Herrick
- Lakewood
- Mode
- Oconee
- Shelbyville
- Sigel
- Stewardson
- Strasburg
- Tower Hill
- Windsor
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 774-4421 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
Use this document to empower your agent with the right to PURCHASE a specific property on your behalf. The Agent shall be entitled to enter into any documents upon said property which are your responsibility under law, and you give and grant unto said agent full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully and to all intents and purposes, as you might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof.
For use in Illinois only.
(Illinois Special POA - Purchase Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Special Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby 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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