Saint Clair County Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property Form

Last validated September 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Saint Clair County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Belleville, Caseyville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East Saint Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon and 12 more.

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Saint Clair County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Saint Clair 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
Saint Clair County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Saint Clair County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/22/2026
Saint Clair County Agents Certification Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
10 Public Sq, 5th floor / P.O. Box 543
Bellville, Illinois 62222

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F RECORDING DAY ENDS AT 3:00 PM ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER 3:00 WILL BE DATED FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY

Phone: (618) 277-6600

Recording Tips for Saint Clair County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Clair County

Properties in any of these areas use Saint Clair County forms:

  • Belleville
  • Caseyville
  • Dupo
  • East Carondelet
  • East Saint Louis
  • Fairview Heights
  • Freeburg
  • Lebanon
  • Lenzburg
  • Lovejoy
  • Marissa
  • Mascoutah
  • Millstadt
  • National Stock Yards
  • New Athens
  • O Fallon
  • Saint Libory
  • Scott Air Force Base
  • Smithton
  • Summerfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Clair County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Saint Clair County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 277-6600 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 Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County.

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