Make sure that all documents that are to be recorded in connection with a closing conform with the requirements outlined at 55 ILCS 5/3-5018. Some county recorders are scrutinize the...
Recording; Public Records
It is common for county recorders to reject a deed because it does not contain all the necessary information. In addition, there is information on the deed that will be helpful for those...
Collect the correct amount for recording charges for every document in every transaction—no party should ever be overcharged. In the event that too much is collected for recording charges, the...
By John Trepel, ATG Law Clerk
This article is a guide to the types of transactions to which the Illinois Real Estate Transfer Tax applies, as well as the transactions exempt from the tax....
Effective Immediately for Attorneys Who Practice in Illinois
Illinois counties do not accept the old paper transfer declarations (PTAX FORMS) for electronic...
Effective August 8, 2015 - Applies Only to Property Located in the City of Chicago
The City of Chicago requires a Full Payment Certificate (FPC) for all transfers of real estate. An FPC...
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