The following transactions are exempt from the transfer tax under 35 ILCS 200/31-45. (a) Deeds representing real estate transfers made before January 1, 1968, but recorded after that date and trust documents executed before January 1, 1986, but recorded after that date.
The tax is imposed ½ on the grantor (seller), and ½ on the grantee (buyer). Sale of Real Estate - RETT is imposed on each deed by which any real property in Maine is transferred.
You must file Form PTAX-203, Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration, and any required documents at the county recorder's office within the county where the property is located. It is due within three business days after the transfer or at the time of recordation, whichever is earlier.
You must file either (1) Form PTAX-203 and any required documents with the deed or trust document or (2) an exemption notation on the original deed or trust document at the County Recorder's office within the county where the property is located.