Coles County Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property Form

Last validated September 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Coles County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Ashmore, Charleston, Humboldt, Lerna, Mattoon, Oakland, Trilla.

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Coles County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Coles County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

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

Document last validated 6/17/2026
Coles County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Coles County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 9/23/2026
Coles County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Coles County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/22/2026
Coles County Agents Certification Form

Coles County Agents Certification Form

Agent certifies he/she is authorized to act. Often required by third parties.

Document last validated 7/29/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk and Recorder - Courthouse

Address:
651 Jackson Ave, Room 122
Charleston, Illinois 61920

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (217) 348-7325 or (217) 348-0525

Recording Tips for Coles County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Coles County

Properties in any of these areas use Coles County forms:

  • Ashmore
  • Charleston
  • Humboldt
  • Lerna
  • Mattoon
  • Oakland
  • Trilla

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Coles County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Coles County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 348-7325 or (217) 348-0525 for current fees.

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This short for power of attorney allows for a primary agent and successor agents (agents who will act if the primary agent can't or won't act)
Categories that your agent can or can NOT perform. Each governed by Illinois Statutes.

(a) Real estate transactions.
(b) Financial institution transactions.
(c) Stock and bond transactions.
(d) Tangible personal property transactions.
(e) Safe deposit box transactions.
(f) Insurance and annuity transactions.
(g) Retirement plan transactions.
(h) Social Security, employment and military service benefits.
(i) Tax matters.
(j) Claims and litigation.
(k) Commodity and option transactions.
(l) Business operations.
(m) Borrowing transactions.
(n) Estate transactions.
(o) All other property transactions. (755 ILCS 45/3-4)

This is a recordable document, if you allow your agent to transfer real property, Title Companies and/or other third parties will usually require the power of attorney to be recorded before a transfer of real property can take place if it has not been done so previously. This power of attorney includes an addendum page to list real property.

(Illinois Statutory POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Coles County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property meets all recording requirements specific to Coles County.

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