Jackson County Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property Form

Last validated August 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Jackson County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Jackson 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
Jackson County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Jackson County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/14/2026
Jackson County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Jackson County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2026
Jackson County Agents Certification Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jackson County Clerk & Recorder

Address:
1001 Walnut
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966-2194

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (618) 687-7360

Recording Tips for Jackson County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Jackson County

Properties in any of these areas use Jackson County forms:

  • Ava
  • Campbell Hill
  • Carbondale
  • De Soto
  • Dowell
  • Elkville
  • Gorham
  • Grand Tower
  • Jacob
  • Makanda
  • Murphysboro
  • Oraville
  • Pomona
  • Vergennes

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Jackson County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Jackson 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 Jackson 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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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 Jackson County?

Recording fees in Jackson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 687-7360 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 Jackson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

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