Calumet City, IL · Cook County
Real Estate Transfer Declaration
Calumet City uses this declaration to document a real estate transfer and calculate the taxable consideration covered by transfer stamps.
What this form is
The declaration records property, deed, buyer and seller details, the consideration paid, and transfer stamp payment information for transfers up to and including $2 million. Use it when handling a real estate transfer in Calumet City. It also provides a section to identify an exemption and asks the signer to affirm that the information is true and correct.
Who needs it
The buyer, seller, or eligible agent requesting transfer stamps for a Calumet City real estate transfer needs to complete this declaration.
How to submit it
The form names the City Clerk’s Office and lists (708) 891-8110 and Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for contact. It does not provide a submission address or email.
About notarization
This declaration has no notary block; the signer swears and affirms the information is true and correct, and an exempt transaction requires a copy of the deed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Declaration
Download the Real Estate Transfer Declaration for transfers up to and including $2 million.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property, deed, buyer and seller details, consideration amounts, and transfer stamp payment information.
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Gather Required Attachment
If the transaction is exempt, include a copy of the deed. For a vacant lot, attach its legal description.
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Contact The City Clerk’s Office
The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at (708) 891-8110, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; it does not specify a submission address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Declaration?
- No. The form has no notary block. The signer swears and affirms the information is true and correct; an exempt transaction requires a copy of the deed.
- How do I submit the declaration?
- The form names the City Clerk’s Office and lists (708) 891-8110, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. It does not state a submission address or email.
- What information does the declaration request?
- It asks for property and deed details, buyer and seller contact information, consideration amounts, transfer stamp payment information, and any claimed exemption.
- What should I attach if the transaction is exempt?
- The form says that a copy of the deed must be submitted if the transaction is exempt.
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.