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Winnebago County Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property Form

Winnebago County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Winnebago County Statutory Power of Attorney Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/21/2025
Winnebago County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Winnebago County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/18/2025
Winnebago County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Winnebago County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025
Winnebago County Agents Certification Form

Winnebago County Agents Certification Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/20/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Winnebago County Recorder - County Administration Building
Address:
404 Elm St, Room 405
Rockford, Illinois 61101

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (815) 319-4325

Recording Tips for Winnebago County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Winnebago County

Properties in any of these areas use Winnebago County forms:

  • Cherry Valley
  • Durand
  • Loves Park
  • Machesney Park
  • Pecatonica
  • Rockford
  • Rockton
  • Roscoe
  • Seward
  • Shirland
  • South Beloit
  • Winnebago

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Winnebago County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Winnebago County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?

Recording fees in Winnebago County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 319-4325 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Winnebago County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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