Deed of Trust (Trust Deed)
TRUST DEED
State of Illinois
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Date: [DATE]
Document Number: _________________ (Recorder's Use)
Property Address: [PROPERTY ADDRESS, CITY, IL ZIP]
PIN: [PIN]
IMPORTANT NOTICE - JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE STATE
ILLINOIS IS A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE STATE. The Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law (735 ILCS 5/15-1101 et seq.) provides the exclusive method for foreclosing on all mortgages and trust deeds. All foreclosures must proceed through the courts.
TRUST DEED
THIS TRUST DEED is made this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], by and among:
GRANTOR (Borrower):
[GRANTOR NAME(S)]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
TRUSTEE:
[TRUSTEE NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
BENEFICIARY (Lender):
[BENEFICIARY/LENDER NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
RECITALS AND GRANT
WHEREAS, Grantor is indebted to Beneficiary in the principal sum of [PRINCIPAL AMOUNT] DOLLARS ($[AMOUNT]), as evidenced by a Promissory Note of even date herewith (the "Note");
NOW, THEREFORE, Grantor does hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey unto Trustee, in trust, the following described real property situated in [COUNTY] County, Illinois:
SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE
Property Address: [PROPERTY ADDRESS], [CITY], Illinois [ZIP CODE]
TOGETHER WITH all buildings, improvements, fixtures, easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, and profits.
ARTICLE I - OBLIGATIONS SECURED
This Trust Deed secures: (a) repayment of the Note with interest; (b) all other sums advanced; (c) performance of Grantor's covenants.
ARTICLE II - COVENANTS OF GRANTOR
Grantor shall: pay when due all amounts under the Note; maintain insurance; pay taxes; maintain the property; defend title; and comply with all laws.
ARTICLE III - DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE
3.1 Judicial Foreclosure Required. The IMFL requires judicial foreclosure for all trust deeds and mortgages (735 ILCS 5/15-1501).
3.2 Filing and Service. Beneficiary must file a complaint and serve Grantor. Grantor has thirty (30) days to file an answer.
3.3 Reinstatement. Grantor may reinstate the loan up to ninety (90) days after being served with summons (735 ILCS 5/15-1602).
3.4 Redemption Period. The redemption period is the longer of:
(a) Seven (7) months from service of summons; or
(b) Three (3) months from entry of judgment of foreclosure.
3.5 Confirmation. After sale, the court must confirm the sale.
3.6 Deficiency. Illinois permits deficiency judgments if sought in the foreclosure action.
3.7 Statute of Limitations. Ten (10) years from the right to foreclose.
ARTICLE IV - RELEASE
Upon payment in full, Trustee shall execute a release of this Trust Deed.
ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS
This Trust Deed shall be governed by Illinois law.
SIGNATURE PAGE
GRANTOR(S):
_______________________________
[GRANTOR NAME]
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]
Before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME(S)], who acknowledged execution of this instrument.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ___________
EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION
[INSERT COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION]
PIN: [NUMBER]
Prepared by: [PREPARER NAME], [ADDRESS]
About This Template
Real estate documents transfer ownership, define who can use a property, and record agreements between buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Deeds, purchase agreements, leases, and easements have to be drafted to meet state recording requirements, and mistakes show up at closing or years later in title disputes. Good real estate paperwork moves transactions forward quickly and avoids the kind of problems that only surface when it is time to sell or refinance.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: February 2026
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