Do I Need a TOD Deed in Jersey County, Illinois?
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The County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds charges $50 flat, regardless of page count. Most transfer on death instruments are 2-4 pages. Transfer on Death Instruments are exempt from transfer tax in Jersey County.
File your transfer on death instrument at the County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds, located at 200 N. Lafayette, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Jersey County does not currently offer e-recording. You will need to file in person or by mail at the County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds.
A transfer on death instrument in Illinois requires notarization (state specific) and 2 witnesses before it can be recorded in Jersey County.
No. A transfer on death instrument transfers only the property described in it. Bank accounts, vehicles, and other real estate pass through a will (probate) or a trust. When a single deed is not enough, SimplyTrust sets up a revocable trust online.
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