Regular Transactions
For standard real estate transfers, the following documents and procedures are required:
Town of Cicero Transfer Tax Form (available at the Building Department). State and County Forms (Originals or copies of PTAX Forms). Original Deed (Needed for affixing stamps). Proof of Final Paid Water Bill (Valid for 72 hours prior to purchasing transfer stamps). Clearance of All Debt (All debts must be paid before issuing any transfer or exempt stamps). Certificate of Compliance (Required, or copy of the approved Escrow Repair Agreement for As-Is Transfers). Buyer Affidavits (All required affidavits must be signed and notarized by all purchasers).
Transfer Tax Rate ($10 per $1000). Accepted payment methods include: Attorney’s check, money order, certified checks(cashier’s check only). No cash or personal checks.
Additional items may be needed based on the transfer type. Consult Compliance Staff for details.
Exempt Transactions
For exempt real estate transfers, the following are necessary:
Town of Cicero Transfer Tax Form (Available at the Building Department). Exempt Transaction Affidavit (Signed and notarized). Original Deed or Document (Required for affixing stamps). Certificate of Compliance (Required, except for dropping a name off title only). Final Paid Water Bill Or Zero Water Balance (Valid 72 hours prior to purchasing exempt stamp, or zero balance if dropping an entity off title only). Clearance of All Debt (Required before issuance of any stamps). Old Deed or Title Commitment/Policy (Necessary under certain transactions).
Exempt Fee is $50 per transaction. Accepted payment methods include: Attorney’s check, money order, certified checks (cashier’s check only). No cash or personal checks.
Additional items may be needed based on the transfer type. Consult Compliance Staff for details.
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Cicero Town Hall
4949 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 656-3600
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Monday thru Friday
8AM -6PM
