McCook, IL · Cook County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption
Sellers use this Village of McCook form to declare real estate sale details or claim an exemption when arranging transfer stamps.
What this form is
The form records the property's address and index number, the full actual consideration, and the required tax stamp amount, or lets the seller explain a claimed exemption. The village requires the completed, signed form when purchasing real estate transfer stamps; documents must be emailed at least 48 hours beforehand for review. Residential buildings must be inspected before transfer stamps are purchased.
Who needs it
At least one seller must complete and sign this form when purchasing McCook real estate transfer stamps or claiming an exemption.
How to submit it
Email the form and required documents at least 48 hours before purchasing stamps to [email protected] and [email protected]. Present it to the Village Clerk's Office at 50th St. and Glencoe Ave. at purchase.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the seller or agent signs and dates the declaration, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Village of McCook Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption PDF.
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Complete The Declaration
Enter the property address, index number, full actual consideration, and tax stamp amount, or explain the exemption claimed.
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Sign And Gather Documents
Have at least one seller sign and date the form. Gather the listed tax declaration and original deed documents.
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Email And Present The Form
Email the documents at least 48 hours before stamp purchase, then present the form to the Village Clerk's Office when purchasing stamps.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the McCook real estate transfer tax form do?
- It records property and transaction details for transfer stamps or lets the seller explain an exemption claim. The form states the full actual consideration and required stamp amount.
- Do I need a notary for the McCook real estate transfer tax form?
- No. The seller or agent signs and dates the form without a notary; the document specifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the McCook transfer tax form?
- Email the form and listed documents at least 48 hours before purchasing stamps to [email protected] and [email protected]. Present the form to the Village Clerk's Office at stamp purchase.
- What documents must be emailed with the form?
- The document lists the Village of McCook Real Estate Transfer Declaration Form, MyDec P TAX-203, and the original deed, warrant deed, quitclaim deed, or exempt deed.
Need something notarized?
This Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.