Skokie, IL · Cook County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration
Buyers and sellers complete this declaration to report a Skokie property transfer and calculate the Village’s real estate transfer tax.
What this form is
The declaration reports the property, deed, transaction consideration, tax amount, and any claimed exemption. It must be completed and signed by at least one buyer and one seller when purchasing Skokie real estate transfer stamps; the form says to attach it to the deed when the title is recorded. It also describes exemption categories and notes that supporting certificates or a sworn statement may be required.
Who needs it
Buyers and sellers transferring real estate in Skokie use this declaration when obtaining the Village’s real estate transfer stamps.
How to submit it
Print three completed copies and present them to the Skokie Village Clerk’s Office at 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois 60077, or to another designated agent, when purchasing transfer stamps.
About notarization
This declaration is signed and dated without a notary; for a claimed exemption, the Village Manager or designee may require a supporting certificate or sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Declaration
Download the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the property, deed, transaction, tax, and contact details, and indicate any claimed exemption.
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Sign The Declaration
Have at least one buyer and one seller sign and date the declaration.
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Print Three Copies
Print three completed copies for presentation to the Village.
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Present It To The Village
Present the copies to the Skokie Village Clerk’s Office or another designated agent when purchasing transfer stamps.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration?
- The declaration is completed for a Skokie real estate transfer and must be signed by at least one grantee (buyer) and one grantor (seller).
- How do I submit the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration?
- Print three completed copies and present them to the Skokie Village Clerk’s Office at 5127 Oakton Street, or another designated agent, when purchasing transfer stamps.
- Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration?
- No. The declaration is signed and dated without a notary. For a claimed exemption, the Village Manager or designee may require a supporting certificate or sworn statement.
- What information does the declaration ask for?
- It asks for property and deed details, the full actual consideration, tax and outstanding-debt amounts, and signatures and contact information for the buyer and seller.