Illinois Special Warranty Deed Form

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An Illinois special warranty deed conveys property while assuring that the seller is not conveying a title with encumbrances from their time as owner. The warranties only cover the time the seller (grantor) owned the property; issues with prior owners will be the grantee’s responsibility should they arise.

Illinois Special Warranty Deed Form

An Illinois special warranty deed conveys property while assuring that the seller is not conveying a title with encumbrances from their time as owner. The warranties only cover the time the seller (grantor) owned the property; issues with prior owners will be the grantee’s responsibility should they arise.

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An Illinois special warranty deed conveys property while assuring that the seller is not conveying a title with encumbrances from their time as owner. The warranties only cover the time the seller (grantor) owned the property; issues with prior owners will be the grantee’s responsibility should they arise.

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Recording Requirements

  1. The grantor must sign the document in the presence of a notary public.[1]
  2. The first page must have a 3″ x 5″ free space in the top right corner.[2] All other margins must be at least 0.5″.
  3. The deed must be on white paper sized 8.5″ x 11“.
  4. All ink must be black.

Deeds in Illinois are recorded at the County Recorder’s Office.[3] Filing fees vary per county.

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Sources

  1. 765 ILCS 5/20
  2. 55 ILCS 5/3–5018.2(c)(5), 55 ILCS 5/4–12002.3(c)(5)
  3. 765 ILCS 5/28
  4. 35 ILCS 200/31-45