McCook, IL · Cook County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption
Sellers complete this form to declare real estate transfer details or claim an exemption when purchasing transfer stamps from the Village of McCook.
What this form is
Use this form to report a real estate transfer or declare an exemption under the McCook Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance. The completed form must be presented to the Village Clerk when purchasing transfer stamps; residential buildings must be inspected before stamps are purchased. It asks for the property address and index number, transaction consideration, tax amount, any exemption explanation, and purchaser and seller details.
Who needs it
A seller or agent completes and signs this form for a real estate transfer in McCook when transfer stamps are being purchased.
How to submit it
Present the completed form to the Office of the Village Clerk at 50th St. and Glencoe Ave., McCook, IL 60525, when purchasing real estate transfer stamps. Arrange a residential inspection by calling (708) 447-9030.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the seller or agent signs and dates it, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property, consideration, tax amount, exemption explanation if applicable, and purchaser and seller details.
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Sign And Date
Have at least one seller sign and date the form; the form states that no purchaser signature is required.
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Submit To The Village Clerk
Present the form to the Office of the Village Clerk when purchasing transfer stamps. Arrange a residential inspection before buying stamps.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption form do?
- It records real estate transfer details and the tax stamp amount, or lets the signer explain an exemption claimed under the McCook ordinance.
- How do I submit the transfer tax form?
- Present the completed form to the Office of the Village Clerk at 50th St. and Glencoe Ave. when purchasing transfer stamps. Residential buildings must be inspected first.
- Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration and Exemption?
- No. The form is signed and dated by the seller or agent without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
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.