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How Do I Record a TOD Deed in DuPage County, Illinois?

Signing requirements, recording fees, and office details for filing a transfer-on-death deed in DuPage County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Record the transfer on death instrument with the County Recorder at 421 N. County Farm Road, First Floor, Wheaton, IL 60187. Call 630-407-5400 to confirm current recording procedures.

Recording in DuPage County costs $50 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Multi-page deeds, required forms, or local transfer tax can change the final amount.

DuPage County accepts e-recording through DuPage County eRecord.

A Illinois transfer on death instrument needs 2 witnesses and notary acknowledgment before it is submitted for recording. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Illinois requires 2 witnesses for a tod deed.755 ILCS 27/1 to 27/95Verified May 31, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Illinois.755 ILCS 27/1 to 27/95Verified May 31, 2026

Recording a Transfer on Death Instrument in DuPage County, Illinois

A transfer on death instrument for DuPage County property is recorded with the County Recorder at 421 N. County Farm Road, First Floor, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone: 630-407-5400. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Recording costs $50 base recording fee; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Recorder before submitting.

Before recording, a Illinois transfer on death instrument needs 2 witnesses and notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

DuPage County accepts e-recording through DuPage County eRecord.

If submitting by mail, use the office's mailing address: P.O. Box 936, Wheaton, IL 60187. Include any required return envelope or recording cover sheet requested by the County Recorder.

Standard document: $79; non-standard: $99 (effective 1/1/2025). Fee components include DSS $10, GIS $31, Real Property $1, RHSP $18.

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Illinois TOD Deed Requirements755 ILCS 27/1 to 27/95Verified May 31, 2026

Wet signature and physical recording required

Requirement
Illinois
Witnesses Required
2 adults
Notarization
Required

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TOD Deed Details

Detail
Illinois
Deed Name
Transfer on Death Instrument
Recording Office
County Recorder
Must Record Before Death
Yes
Eligible Property
All real property
Multiple Beneficiaries
Allowed
Successor Beneficiaries
Allowed
Form Requirement
Must meet statutory requirements (no prescribed form)
Revocation Methods
Recording a subsequent TOD instrument that revokes expressly or by inconsistency, Recording an instrument of revocation that expressly revokes the TOD instrument

This tool provides general information about document execution requirements. Requirements may vary based on specific circumstances. Consult a licensed attorney for advice.Data verified 2026-05-31

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