Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Declaration?

No. The document is signed without a notary, though the signer swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

What attachments does the form list?

The form lists a legal description, a copy of the closing statement or signed contract, and the original or a copy of the deed.

What is the transfer stamp fee?

The form lists a fee of $5 per $1,000 or part thereof of taxable consideration and states that refunds are not issued.

Burnham, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Real Estate Transfer Declaration

Sellers, buyers, or their agents complete this declaration with property and transaction details when arranging a real estate transfer in Burnham.

What this form is

The Village of Burnham uses this declaration to collect property, buyer, seller, and transaction information for a real estate transfer. The form says it is required except for exempt transactions and lists documents to bring when purchasing a transfer stamp. It also states the transfer stamp fee and explains that utility charges must be current before the stamp is purchased.

Who needs it

Sellers, buyers, or their agents complete the declaration for a Burnham real estate transfer, including exempt deeds.

How to submit it

Bring the completed form and listed attachments in person to the Village Hall Clerk’s Office at 14450 S. Manistee Avenue, Burnham, Illinois 60633. The form lists a fee of $5 per $1,000 or part thereof and says payments are accepted by cash, Visa, MasterCard, or business check.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Declaration
Download the Real Estate Transfer Declaration PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, transaction, buyer, and seller information requested on the declaration.
3
Gather The Attachments
Bring the legal description, closing statement or signed contract, and original or copy of the deed.
4
Submit To The Clerk’s Office
Bring the completed form and attachments in person to the Village Hall Clerk’s Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Declaration?: No. The document is signed without a notary, though the signer swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How do I submit the Real Estate Transfer Declaration?: Bring the completed form and listed attachments in person to the Village Hall Clerk’s Office at 14450 S. Manistee Avenue, Burnham.
What attachments does the form list?: The form lists a legal description, a copy of the closing statement or signed contract, and the original or a copy of the deed.
What is the transfer stamp fee?: The form lists a fee of $5 per $1,000 or part thereof of taxable consideration and states that refunds are not issued.

Need something notarized?

This Real Estate Transfer Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.