Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County
Oath of Office and Bond of Representative – No Surety
This form lets a proposed representative swear to duties and provide a no-surety bond for a Winnebago County probate matter involving an estate.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- circuitclerk.wincoil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The form is for matters with estates when a no-surety bond is warranted in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Winnebago County. The proposed representative states they will faithfully perform the duties of the office, binds themselves for harm caused by neglect or improper conduct, and indicates acceptance of the appointment if ordered. It also states that the bond amount is double the ward’s or decedent’s personal estate.
Who needs it
A person proposed as executor, administrator, guardian of the estate, or guardian of the person and estate may need this form when a no-surety bond is warranted.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Winnebago County; the document does not provide an address or other submission instructions.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the representative signs and dates it, certifying the oath and bond under oath pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Oath of Office and Bond of Representative – No Surety PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the matter and representative information, then review the oath and bond statements.
- 3
Sign and Date
The representative signs and dates the form to certify the oath and bond.
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Submit to the Court
Submit the completed form to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Winnebago County.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Oath of Office and Bond of Representative?
- No. The representative signs and dates the form, certifying the oath and bond under oath pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109; the form has no notary block.
- Who uses this no-surety oath and bond form?
- A proposed executor, administrator, guardian of the estate, or guardian of the person and estate may use it for a matter with an estate when a no-surety bond is warranted.
- How do I submit the Oath of Office and Bond of Representative?
- Submit the completed form to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Winnebago County. The document does not provide an address or other submission instructions.