The deeds Illinois records
- Warranty Deed (usual)
- Special Warranty Deed
The price decides the instrument: at $10 or less it is a quitclaim deed; above that it is a regular deed and you choose the kind.
Who signs
Every seller (grantor) signs in front of a notary. The buyer does not sign the deed itself. State forms that go with the deed may need both buyer and seller.
Chicago property? Our closing desk prepares the deed for you, start to finish.
How it works
- Create it online. Answer plain-English questions and the deed is drafted for you.
- Sign in front of a notary. Everyone named as a signer signs in ink; the signing guide in your package marks every place to sign.
- Send it for recording. Every recordable document carries its own way straight into recording. Scan it to one PDF (300 dpi, up to 50 MB) and upload it.
- We review and file it. Our office checks the scan by hand within one business day of payment, files it with the county and emails you the recorded copy.
Recording instructions: who signs, how to scan and our one-day review ↗
Frequently asked
Which kinds of deed can I make in Illinois?
Warranty Deed and Special Warranty Deed. On an ordinary sale the usual Illinois deed is the Warranty Deed.
When is it a quitclaim deed?
When $10 or less is paid. At $10 or less the deed is a quitclaim, the family transfer where nothing really changes hands; above that it is a regular deed and you choose the kind.
Who signs an Illinois Illinois deed?
Every seller (grantor) signs in front of a notary. The buyer does not sign the deed itself.
Can I send it for recording after?
Yes. Every recordable document carries its own way straight into recording: sign it before a notary, upload the scan, and our office reviews it within one business day of payment and files it with the county.
What about a Chicago property?
Our closing desk prepares the deed for Chicago properties for you. Enter the address and we take it from there, prepared and ready to sign.