How to Remove a Name Off a Property Title in Illinois
In Illinois, a person can remove her name from the title to property by filing the appropriate document or application. To remove a name from a title to a vehicle, the person must file an application with the Secretary of State. To remove a person's name from the title to real property, the person must file a quitclaim deed.
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Things You'll Need
- Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)
- Vehicle Use Tax form
- Small Estate Affidavit
- Quitclaim deed
- Filing fee
Instructions
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Removing a Name from a Vehicle Title Due to Divorce
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Complete an Application for Vehicle Transaction(s). The applicant must check the box labeled "Corrected Title," state the reason for the corrected title, state the odometer reading and sign the application. The applicant must provide a copy of the portion of the divorce decree that gives the applicant the vehicle, an affirmation from the other titleholder that releases his interest or the other titleholder's signature on the assignment area of the application.
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File the application. It can be submitted via mail or in-person at a Secretary of State facility.
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Pay the filing fee. The title fee is $95 (as of 2010).
Removing a Name from a Vehicle Title if Estate Probated
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Complete an Application for Vehicle Transaction(s). With the application, include a certified copy of letters of administration or testamentary; the name of the legal representative should be evident on the letter.
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Complete the Vehicle Use Tax form. If necessary, pay the appropriate taxes. Although the applicant will file this form with the Secretary of State, the check should be made out to the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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File the application. It can be submitted via mail or in-person at a Secretary of State facility.
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Pay the filing fee. The title fee is $95 (as of 2010).
Removing a Name from a Vehicle Title if Estate Not Probated
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Complete a Small Estate Affidavit if the value of the estate does not exceed $100,000. The applicant must include the model and make of the vehicle and the vehicle's identification number. If the deceased had a will, the applicant must provide a copy.
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Complete an Application for Vehicle Transaction(s). Along with application, submit the decedent's title to the vehicle and a copy of the death certificate or abstract.
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Complete the Vehicle Use Tax form. Include the applicable fee with the form.
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Submit the application via mail or in-person at a Secretary of State facility.
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Pay the filing fee. The title fee is $95 (as of 2010).
Removing a Name from a Real Property Deed
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Fill out a quitclaim deed. A quitclaim deed is often used in the transfer of ownership that does not involve a sale of the real property. The deed should include the name of the grantor and the grantee and a description of the property.
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Have a notary public notarize the deed. The fee to notarize the deed will vary according to the notary's rate.
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File the deed with the County Recorder of Deeds in your area. The deed must be filed so that it is properly recorded.
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Pay the filing fee, which varies by location. You will receive the original, stamped deed by mail after it is recorded.
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