Cook County Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property Form

Last validated September 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Cook County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alsip, Arlington Heights, Bedford Park, Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Blue Island, Bridgeview and 87 more.

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Cook County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Cook 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
Cook County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Cook County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Cook County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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

Cook 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 Cook County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Downtown Office Chicago Court Building

Address:
118 N Clark St, Rm 120
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Phone: (312) 603-5050

Markham Court Building

Address:
16501 S Kedzie, Rm 238C
Markham, Illinois 60426

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 210-4448

Rolling Meadows Court Building

Address:
2121 Euclid Ave, Rm 238
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (847) 818-2070

Bridgeview Court Building

Address:
10220 S 76th Ave, Rm 238
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 974-6397

Recording Tips for Cook County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cook County

Properties in any of these areas use Cook County forms:

  • Alsip
  • Arlington Heights
  • Bedford Park
  • Bellwood
  • Berkeley
  • Berwyn
  • Blue Island
  • Bridgeview
  • Broadview
  • Brookfield
  • Burbank
  • Calumet City
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Heights
  • Chicago Ridge
  • Cicero
  • Country Club Hills
  • Des Plaines
  • Dolton
  • Elk Grove Village
  • Elmwood Park
  • Evanston
  • Evergreen Park
  • Flossmoor
  • Forest Park
  • Franklin Park
  • Glencoe
  • Glenview
  • Glenwood
  • Golf
  • Hanover Park
  • Harvey
  • Harwood Heights
  • Hazel Crest
  • Hickory Hills
  • Hillside
  • Hines
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Hometown
  • Homewood
  • Justice
  • Kenilworth
  • La Grange
  • La Grange Park
  • Lansing
  • Lemont
  • Lincolnwood
  • Lyons
  • Markham
  • Matteson
  • Maywood
  • Melrose Park
  • Midlothian
  • Morton Grove
  • Mount Prospect
  • Niles
  • Northbrook
  • Oak Forest
  • Oak Lawn
  • Oak Park
  • Olympia Fields
  • Orland Park
  • Palatine
  • Palos Heights
  • Palos Hills
  • Palos Park
  • Park Forest
  • Park Ridge
  • Posen
  • Prospect Heights
  • Richton Park
  • River Forest
  • River Grove
  • Riverdale
  • Riverside
  • Robbins
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Schaumburg
  • Schiller Park
  • Skokie
  • South Holland
  • Steger
  • Stone Park
  • Streamwood
  • Summit Argo
  • Techny
  • Thornton
  • Tinley Park
  • Westchester
  • Western Springs
  • Wheeling
  • Willow Springs
  • Wilmette
  • Winnetka
  • Worth

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cook County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Cook County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (312) 603-5050 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 Cook 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 Cook County.

Our Promise

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