Bolingbrook, IL · Will County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Certificate of Exemption
Property transfer parties use this certificate to state why a deed or trust document qualifies for exemption from Bolingbrook’s real estate transfer tax.
What this form is
This certificate lets the undersigned identify a property transfer and explain why the deed or trust document qualifies for exemption from Bolingbrook’s real estate transfer tax. It asks for the property identification number, legal description, address, transfer parties, exemption reason, and the signer’s signature and date. The form lists possible exemption categories and notes a $50 service charge for issuance of an exempt stamp.
Who needs it
Parties seeking an exempt stamp for a property transfer use this certificate to state the exemption reason and provide property and transfer details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certificate is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Certificate
Download the Real Estate Transfer Tax Certificate of Exemption.
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Complete the Certificate
Enter the property and transfer details, identify the exemption reason, and explain why the deed qualifies.
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Gather Attachments
The certificate does not identify any required attachments.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the certificate.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Real Estate Transfer Tax Certificate of Exemption?
- It is a certificate for stating why a property transfer qualifies for exemption from Bolingbrook’s real estate transfer tax. It asks for property and transfer details and an explanation of the exemption reason.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- The certificate asks for the property identification number, legal description, property address, transfer parties, exemption reason, and the signer’s signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Real Estate Transfer Tax Certificate of Exemption?
- No. This certificate is signed without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Real Estate Transfer Tax Certificate of Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.