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Home→Tools→TOD Deed Assessment→Illinois→Boone County

Do I Need a TOD Deed in Boone County, Illinois?

Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The County Clerk & Recorder charges $50 for the first page. Most transfer on death instruments are 2-4 pages. Transfer on Death Instruments are exempt from transfer tax in Boone County.

File your transfer on death instrument at the County Clerk & Recorder, located at 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Yes, Boone County accepts e-recording through Simplifile. Visit their e-recording portal for details.

A transfer on death instrument in Illinois requires notarization (standard acknowledgment) and 2 witnesses before it can be recorded in Boone County.

Recording a Transfer on Death Instrument in Boone County, Illinois

To record a transfer on death instrument in Boone County, file it with the County Clerk & Recorder. Recording fees start at $50.

The County Clerk & Recorder is located at 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008. Phone: 815-544-3103. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Boone County offers e-recording through Simplifile.

The transfer on death instrument must be recorded before the owner's death to be effective in Illinois.

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