What it is
Illinois needs a Plat Act Affidavit (765 ILCS 205/1) when the legal description is not a lot in a recorded subdivision. The deed flow asks that question and, when it applies, which Plat Act exemption the conveyance falls under. The affidavit is sworn, so it never goes out with no exemption marked.
Built into your Illinois deed package
You do not fill this form in separately. Create an Illinois Illinois deed and the form is prepared from the same answers and bound into the package, with the signing guide marking every place to sign.
Chicago property? Our closing desk prepares the deed and its forms for you.
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
When is a Plat Act affidavit needed?
When the legal description is not a lot in a recorded subdivision.
What must I tell you?
Which Plat Act exemption the conveyance falls under; the affidavit is sworn and cannot go out with none marked.
How do I get the Illinois Plat Act Affidavit?
Create an Illinois Illinois deed online. The form is prepared from your answers and bound into the deed package.