Saint Clair County Transfer on Death Instrument Form

Last validated April 20, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Saint Clair County Transfer on Death Instrument

Saint Clair County Transfer on Death Instrument

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

Document Last Validated 4/20/2026
Saint Clair County Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

Saint Clair County Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/9/2026
Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Transfer on Death Instrument document for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/31/2026

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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:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

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. 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 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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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)

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

This Transfer on Death Instrument meets all recording requirements specific to Saint Clair County.

Our Promise

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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