Gallatin County Transfer on Death Instrument Form (Illinois)

All Gallatin County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Transfer on Death Instrument

Gallatin County Transfer on Death Instrument

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Gallatin County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025

Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

Gallatin County Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Gallatin County compliant document last validated/updated 3/25/2025

Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Gallatin County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Transfer on Death Instrument document for reference.
Included Gallatin County compliant document last validated/updated 12/20/2024

When using these Transfer on Death Instrument forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Gallatin County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Gallatin County Clerk / Recorder - Courthouse

484 N. Lincoln Blvd. West / P.O. Box 550, Shawneetown, Illinois 62984

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

Phone: (618) 269-3025

Local jurisdictions located in Gallatin County include:

  • Equality
  • Junction
  • New Haven
  • Omaha
  • Ridgway
  • Shawneetown

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Gallatin County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Gallatin County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Gallatin County?

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

Can the Transfer on Death Instrument forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Gallatin County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Gallatin County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Gallatin County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Gallatin County Transfer on Death Instrument forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Comparable to Ladybird, beneficiary, and enhanced life estate deeds, these instruments permit homeowners to name a beneficiary to gain title to their residential real property following the owner's death, while retaining absolute possession of and control over the property while alive. Because the Illinois document DOES NOT transfer ownership when it's executed, the owner may revoke the transfer at will, and is allowed to reallocate, sell, or otherwise dispose of the real estate as desired with no penalties, restrictions or obligation.

(Illinois Transfer on Death Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Gallatin 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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