Franklin County Trustee Deed Form

Last validated October 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Franklin County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Akin, Benton, Buckner, Christopher, Coello, Ewing, Frankfort Heights, Logan and 9 more.

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Franklin County Trustee Deed Form

Franklin County Trustee Deed Form

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

Document last validated 10/29/2026
Franklin County Trustee Deed Guide

Franklin County Trustee Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 10/6/2026
Franklin County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Franklin County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/9/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Franklin County Clerk & Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 100 Public Sq / PO Box 607
Benton, Illinois 62812

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (618) 438-3221

Recording Tips for Franklin County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County

Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:

  • Akin
  • Benton
  • Buckner
  • Christopher
  • Coello
  • Ewing
  • Frankfort Heights
  • Logan
  • Mulkeytown
  • Orient
  • Royalton
  • Sesser
  • Thompsonville
  • Valier
  • West Frankfort
  • Whittington
  • Zeigler

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Franklin County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 438-3221 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Illinois, a trustee's deed is used to transfer real property out of a trust. The deed is named for the person executing it -- the trustee. According to Black's Law Dictionary, 8th ed., a trustee is someone who, having legal title to property, holds it in trust for the benefit of another and owes a fiduciary duty to that beneficiary. A fiduciary is someone who must exercise a high standard of care in managing another's money or property.

The trustee's deed establishes basic information about the trust, such as the name and date of the trust document. The trustee serves as the grantor in the deed, and transfers the title into the grantee's name. As with all other conveyances of real property, the deed requires a legal description of the property being conveyed, as well as a Property Identification Number (PIN) and commonly known address. For a valid transfer, the trustee must sign the deed in the presence of a notary, who confirms (notarizes) the signature.

(Illinois Trustee Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Franklin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Franklin County.

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