Illinois Plat Act Affidavit of Metes and Bounds is a legal document used to establish the boundaries of land in Illinois. It is used to define the metes, or boundary lines, of a parcel of land, as well as the bounds, or landmarks, that indicate the location of the parcel. The affidavit is signed and sworn to by the owner, or their legal representative, and notarized by a public notary. The affidavit must include a detailed description of the parcel, including the metes and bounds, as well as any adjoining parcels of land. It must also include a plat or map of the parcel drawn to scale by a registered land surveyor. There are three types of Illinois Plat Act Affidavit of Metes and Bounds: 1. Affidavit of Metes and Bounds (Form 2-14): This is the most common type of affidavit used for residential parcels of land. It is used to define the boundaries of a parcel using metes and bounds. 2. Affidavit of Metes and Bounds with Adjoining Parcels (Form 2-15): This form is used to define the boundaries of a parcel using metes and bounds, as well as any adjoining parcels. 3. Affidavit of Metes and Bounds with Multiple Parcels (Form 2-16): This form is used to define the boundaries of multiple parcels using metes and bounds.