McCook, IL · Cook County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption
McCook property sellers complete this declaration to report a real estate transfer’s consideration and tax or claim an exemption.
What this form is
Use this form when purchasing McCook real estate transfer stamps or claiming an exemption from the Village’s real estate transfer tax. It asks for the property address, index number, transaction consideration, tax amount or exemption explanation, purchaser and seller names, and a seller or agent’s signature and date. The form says residential buildings must be inspected before stamps are purchased.
Who needs it
At least one seller must complete and sign the form for a real estate transfer in McCook, including transfers claimed as exempt.
How to submit it
Email the form and listed documents at least 48 hours before purchasing transfer stamps to [email protected] and [email protected]. Present the form to the Office of the Village Clerk at 50th St. and Glencoe Ave. when purchasing stamps.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated by a seller or agent without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as sworn or notarized.
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
Fill in the property and transaction details, tax amount or exemption explanation, and purchaser and seller information.
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Sign And Date
Have at least one seller sign and date the declaration; an agent may sign as indicated on the form.
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Gather And Email Documents
Email the declaration and the listed tax form and deed documents to both addresses at least 48 hours before purchasing transfer stamps.
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Present The Form To The Clerk
Present the form to the Village Clerk at the stated address when purchasing transfer stamps.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the McCook real estate transfer tax declaration?
- The form must be completed in full and signed by at least one seller. It collects property, transaction, purchaser, and seller information.
- How do I submit the McCook transfer tax form?
- Email the form and listed documents to both email addresses shown at least 48 hours before purchasing stamps, then present the form to the Village Clerk when purchasing them.
- Do I need a notary for the McCook real estate transfer tax declaration?
- No. A seller or agent signs and dates this form without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step as sworn or notarized.
- What documents must I email with the declaration?
- The form lists the Village of McCook Real Estate Transfer Declaration Form, MyDec P TAX-203, and an 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.